H/W S/W Selection

The Computer Industry

Hardware Suppliers
Consumable
Non Consumable
Software Suppliers
Service Suppliers
Computer Manufactures
Service Bureaus
Facilities Management

1
 The S/W Industry
Types of Software
Application Software
System Software
Software Attributes
Concurrence(agreement) of Operation
Resource & Information Sharing
Modularity
Multiplexed Operation

2
 Procedure for H/W S/W
Selection
Define System Capabilities
Cost Reduction
Cost Avoidance
Improved Service
Improved Profit
Specify Magnitude of the Problem
Assess the Competence of the in-house
Staff
3
 Continued
Consider H/W S/W as a Package
Develop a Schedule
Provide User Indoctrination

4
 Major Phases In Selection
Requirement Analysis
System Specification
Request for Proposal(RFP)
Evaluation & Validation
Vendor Selection
Post Installation Review

5
 Criteria For S/W Selection
Reliability
Functionality
Capacity
Flexibility
Usability
Security
Performance
Serviceability
Ownership
Minimal Cost
6
 Financial Considerations
The Rental Option
The Lease Option
The Purchase Option
The Used Computer
The Computer Contract