SoftSelect Requirements Framework

Information System (IS) consulting in general is challenging, and the process of selecting complex operational software is particularly so. The benefits of successfully selected and installed operational software are large. The ramifications of failure also are large. TORNIEL, through its rigorous use of the INSIGHT Development FrameWork, recognized that an alternative method was required for projects were heads-down software development was not being done. These projects generally required the identification and selection of packaged software products. The challenges were similar. The need to rigorously define what the requirements of the undertaking are, is still the first priority in the successful completion of any project. And yet, there are significant differences between selecting existing products and building custom solutions.

The development of a proprietary solution to this problem is work-intensive. Once developed, It requires usage in many situations by many people to complete it, and refine it. We have chosen, instead, to select a product that does what we feel needs to be done, when packaged software selection is required.

SoftSelect provides us with the requirements frame necessary to complete this section of the client's needs. Some of the benefits of this process are:

Tested process: over 500 engagements to date

Job schedules and costs are predictable     

Dependable and low risk; managers can rely on this process     

Third release of the system; testimonials on file

Objective and structured process

Improved likelihood of a successful selection and implementation

Protects managers/selection team members from risk of failure

Gets many company staff members involved

Method mitigates the negative influence of conflicting opinions

Professional independent research

Objective reporting methods

Real-time data on software products

Flexible and varied research options

Over 220 manufacturing/accounting packages

Comprehensive database; more solutions to choose from

Better final solution achieved

Large trained consultant network

Consulting firms are selected to suit your firm's size and industry type

Nationwide network; work with a local consultant

Rapid process

Cost effective; analysis process is conducted quickly

Reduces demands on management's time

New systems/installation are up and running sooner

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