{"ai_json_enabled":true,"answer":"Yes. Annex\u2019s approach is to understand the service, users, business needs and existing technology landscape before choosing a platform. The technology should support the intended service, rather than determine the solution from the outset. Prototypes, technical proofs and testing can help answer specific project questions where useful. The right steps depend on the project and its constraints.","answer_source":"approved_parent_and_related_qas","category":"Service Design","category_slug":"service-design","created_at":"2026-10-29T19:03:53+00:00","daily_publish_cap":2,"date_published":"2026-10-29","display_date":"2026-10-29","drip_batch":"daily_conversation_breadcrumb","drip_status":"published_topup","id":"conv-daily-20261029-dd0e825f","image_ids":["annex_generated_003","annex_real_012"],"image_url":"","last_updated":"2026-10-29T19:04:06+00:00","local_cache_status":"pending_airtable_sync","publish_status":"published","published":true,"published_at":"2026-10-29T19:03:53+00:00","question":"If we\u2019re not sure which platform we need, can Annex help us work that out before we commit?","question_intent":"conversational_followup","rss_enabled":true,"rss_pub_date":"Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:03:53 GMT","scheduled_for":"2026-10-29T19:03:53+00:00","schema_enabled":true,"site_key":"annexaidt","slug":"if-we-re-not-sure-which-platform-we-need-can-annex-help-us-work-that-out-before-we-commit","source":"daily_qa_drip_conversational_followup","source_queue_id":"","source_record_ids":[],"source_type":"daily_qa_drip_conversational_followup","source_urls":[],"status":"active","tags":["conversation follow-up","daily drip"],"updated_at":"2026-10-29T19:04:06+00:00"}