The challenges of selecting enterprise software: white paper (Project Server 2007)

Ultima modifica dell'argomento: 2012-03-26

This white paper describes problems in the traditional “Request for Proposal” (RFP) method that companies use to select enterprise software. It also describes problems that can occur if the “Proof of Concept” or “Pilot” method is used improperly. Finally, it provides some suggestions for creating your own effective enterprise selection process. It was written by Chris Vandersluis of HMS Software, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner.

To download this white paper, click here (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=208380).

The following white papers by Vandersluis are also available for download:

• Top-down or bottom-up: white paper (Project Server 2007)

• They say they want a resolution: white paper (Project Server 2007)

• Dashboard directions: white paper (Project Server 2007)

• Enterprise system best practices: white paper (Project Server 2007)

• Creating an EPM Deployment Plan: white paper (Project Server 2007)

• EPM: Centralized or decentralized?: white paper (Project Server 2007)

• The Bat phone: white paper (Project Server 2007)

• The executive connection: white paper (Project Server 2007)

• Balancing the matrix: white paper (Project Server 2007)

• The project management system maturity model: white paper (Project Server 2007)

• Resource management: white paper (Project Server 2007)

• GPS assistance in roadmapping an EPM deployment: white paper (Project Server 2007)

• A phased approach to deploying enterprise project management: white paper (Project Server 2007)

• Being a solutions buyer: white paper (Project Server 2007)

For more information about Chris Vandersluis, see the "From the Trenches" column located on the Project Server 2007 TechCenter (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=208602) on Microsoft TechNet.