One of the most important activities in IT acquisition planning is identifying alternative solutions.Yet, it is an activity that often results in the implementation of a solution that is less advantageous than other possible solutions. The solution may not be competitive or may even be obsolete. This has cost organizations millions of dollars because they have had to replace weak solutions early in their expected useful life. Sometimes the planning for the replacement begins before the original project ends or soon after it ends.
Your Question. What recommendations would you make to an organization to prevent or reduce the likelihood of selecting and implementing solutions that are less advantageous than other possible solutions?