This pragmatic book is for anyone charged with evaluating and choosing an application. It provides a systematic method for selecting the best software. In careful detail, the book guides readers through each key step to obtaining a package that meets their needs, based on: critical requirements, budget, culture, and in-house technical expertise. Readers learn how to:
-- Create a request for proposal (RFP), and then understand how to thoroughly evaluate the vendors' responses
-- Accurately compare requirements against the package
-- Ensure that the vendor demonstrations really help them determine if the software can do the job they need
-- Investigate the software company to make sure it's reliable
-- Negotiate the contract to the organization's advantage.