Is the software publisher going to continue to be a viable player in the industry?
Many software providers are spending millions chasing technology trends while ignoring solid business issues and performance. Does the solution that you are considering have limitations regarding key business activities? Additionally, larger solution companies are rapidly acquiring smaller software solution companies and their new plans do not always have your best interests in mind. 2. Does the software have special hardware or operating system requirements? Is the software solution adaptable? Most business software is designed for a specific operating system, specific database, or even a specific hardware platform. No one knows what will be the operating platform of choice 2, 5, or 10 years from now. Who thought that Linux would be a threat to Windows NT/2000 in the business server operating system market 5 years ago? Your software should be flexible in regards to operating systems, underlying databases, and hardware platforms. 3. Does the solution have the ability to scale to fit th
