# What should October change in your buying process?

**Make implementation scope as important as product scope.** Our recommendation this month is to bring the statement of work, migration specification and licensing schedule into the demonstration—not leave them until commercial negotiation.

A naming note for existing shortlists: **AuditBoard became Optro on 9 March 2026**. Use both names in your supplier register and research searches where needed, but do not treat them as separate competing platforms. ([optro.ai](https://optro.ai/blog/auditboard-is-now-optro?utm_source=openai))