Vendor Selection

Vendor and system evaluation is a complex operation in which individual products are not evaluated in isolation, but in the context of intended use.

In addition to satisfying the technical requirements of an individual system, each vendor solution must conform and add value to a complete, integrated solution.

The selection process is not made easy by the vendors themselves:

• New products and technologies constantly emerge into the marketplace
• The vendors of existing products work to differentiate their product from those of competitors
• This leads to a marketplace characterized by a vast array of products and product claims, extreme quality and capability differences between products, and many product incompatibilities, even when they purport to adhere to the same standards

Determining a system's fitness for use involves more than just meeting technical criteria. Criteria can also include the fitness of the vendor (such as reputation and financial health), the technological direction of the marketplace, the expectations placed on support staff, and a wide range of other concerns.

To determine if a product is fit for use in a system, ask important questions such as:

• Does it provide adequate functionality?
• Is it capable of operating with my other system components?
• Can it be adapted to satisfy my needs?
• Is it appropriate for my business strategy?
• How will the vendor support my business during project implementation and live operation?

We believe a good evaluation process should be cost-effective, iterative, inclusive and simple. Working with key stakeholders in your organization Avasara will help you:

• Create RFP (Request for Proposal)
• Analyze and evaluate vendor responses
• Select Vendors Refine and document development requirements (if any)
• Negotiate and finalize the contracting phase