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Request For Proposals (RFP) : - Request For Proposals (Drawn Up To Assist in Selecting The Supplier and Software

The document outlines factors to consider when selecting software in response to a request for proposals. It lists 8 key factors: 1) functionality, 2) ease of use, 3) performance, 4) compatibility, 5) security, 6) stability and reliability, 7) long-term support prospects, and 8) extensibility. The factors relate to ensuring the software meets business requirements, is user-friendly, performs well, integrates with other systems, has strong security, and will continue to be supported and able to meet future needs.

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Request For Proposals (RFP) : - Request For Proposals (Drawn Up To Assist in Selecting The Supplier and Software

The document outlines factors to consider when selecting software in response to a request for proposals. It lists 8 key factors: 1) functionality, 2) ease of use, 3) performance, 4) compatibility, 5) security, 6) stability and reliability, 7) long-term support prospects, and 8) extensibility. The factors relate to ensuring the software meets business requirements, is user-friendly, performs well, integrates with other systems, has strong security, and will continue to be supported and able to meet future needs.

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Request for proposals (RFP)

• Request for proposals (RFP): A specification


drawn up to assist in selecting the supplier and
software.
Factors in selecting systems

1. Functionality: Does the software have the features


described to support the business requirements?
2. Ease of use: For both end-users and initial setup and
administration.
3. Performance: For different functions such as data
retrieval and screen display. If used in a customer-facing
situation, this will be a critical factor.
4. Compatibility or interoperability: How well does your
solution integrate with other products? This includes what
you are using now and what you will be using based on
your strategic direction.
Factors in selecting systems (Continued)

5. Security: This includes how easy it is to set up access


control for different users and the physical robustness of
methods for restricting access to information.
6. Stability or reliability of product: Early versions of
products often have bugs and you will experience a great
deal of downtime and support calls; hence the saying
‘never buy one dot zero’.
7. Prospects for long-term support of product: For
example, if the vendor company is small or likely to be
taken over by a predator, will the product exist in three
years’ time?
8. Extensibility: For example, are the features available to
accommodate your future needs?

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