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