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+# Third Party Software Validation
+
+## New Software
+
+Before buying new software the following aspects must be checked:
+
+| Evaluation | Result | 
+| ---- | ------ |
+| Reasons / Goals / Opportunities |  |
+| Advantages of new software |  |
+| Disadvantages of new software |  |
+| Risks to be considered |  |
+| Alternative solution |  |
+| Supplier comparison (investment form) | ATTACHED |
+| Investment costs (investment form + offer) |  |
+| Annual fees (investment form + offer) |  |
+| Estimated required resources for implementation |  |
+| Estimated time until operation |  |
+| Estimated effects on work efficiency per year in days |  |
+| Effects on work effectiveness |  |
+| Estimated cost savings (one-off/annual) |  |
+| Estimated ROI in years |  |
+| Opinion project manager |  |
+
+## Updates