Software Selection: An Approach
Joseph J. Strub - June 25, 2003

Introduction

In the life of an IT organization, selecting a software package has become somewhat of a routine occurrence. What makes this task challenging is the type of software being evaluated relative to its scarcity and expansiveness in scope. The approach, fortunately, can be independent of these factors. These factors may mean that more time is needed to complete the project but the basic steps can essentially be the same. The emphasis and priority placed on specific steps, however, can change to suit the situation and package being considered...