# Third Party Software Validation

## New/Replacement Software

Before buying new software the following aspects must be checked:

| To be considered | Result | Evidence / Basis | Responsible | Date |
| ---- | ------ | ------ | ----------- | ------ |
| Reasons / Goals / Opportunities |  |  |  |
| Advantages of new software |  |  |  |
| Disadvantages of new software |  |  |  |
| Risks to be considered |  |  |  |
| Alternative solution |  |  |  |
| Supplier comparison | ATTACHED | Investment Form |  |
| Fullfilled goals |  |  |  |
| Unfullfilled goals |  |  |  |
| Integration with existing software possible |  |  |  |
| Manual black box testig | Successfull | Validation Report |  |
| Support by vendor available |  |  |  |
| Data protection successfully checked | YES |  |  |
| One-off net expenses |  | Investment Form + Offer |  |
| Annual net expenses |  | Investment Form + Offer |  |
| Estimated required resources for implementation |  |  |  |
| Estimated time until operation |  | Timeline |  |
| Estimated effects on work efficiency per year in days |  | Investment Form |  |
| Effects on work effectiveness |  | Investment Form |  |
| Estimated cost savings (one-off/annual) |  | Investment Form |  |
| Estimated ROI in years |  | Investment Form |  |
| Opinion project manager |  | See above |  |

## Updates