# R4 - Technology Provider

## Typical DPI-related roles and responsibilities of 'Technology Providers' include: 

* providing a focal point for technical work, risk identification and mitigation strategies
* having influence over and advising on actual implementation through to maintenance and support of DPI

### **Click Next** to explore the process recommendations in the [Conception and Scoping stage of the DPI Lifecycle.](https://safedpi.gitbook.io/safeguards/universal-dpi-safeguards-framework/responsible-authorities/r4-technology-provider/l1-conception-and-scoping)