Requirements traceability matrix — turning conversations into deliverables

What a Traceability Matrix Looks Like

A requirements traceability matrix is a structured table mapping every customer requirement to the specific product capability or solution component that addresses it. The columns typically include: Requirement ID (REQ-001, REQ-002, ...), Requirement Description (e.g., "5GC must support up to 5M concurrent registered UEs per AMF instance"), Source (where the requirement came from — discovery call notes, RFP section, customer email), Priority (must-have / nice-to-have / future), Solution Component (which product or module addresses it — e.g., "AMF instance, sized at 4M-5M registered UEs per…