Choosing Software application

Prepare a 3 – 4 page paper for this assignment

Describe how you would use “Criteria for selecting a software application package in Table 13.3 of introduction to information systems to choose a software application package for yourself or your organization.

 

Functionality

Cost and financial terms

upgrade policy and cost

Vendor’s reputation and availability for help

Vendor’s success stories

System flexibility

Ease of internet interface

Availability and quality for help

necessary hardware and networking resources

Required training

Security

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