B2T Training President, Barbara Carkenord, will be presenting:
Analyze Before Deciding to Purchase Software
Business analysts should be involved upfront in the evaluation and selection of the package, determination of the differences (gaps) between it and the true business needs, decisions about what changes to make (customizations), and developing an implementation plan to smooth the transition for the business stakeholders. Choosing to buy a software application rather than develop it appears to reduce the need for business analysis and requirements but the reality is that analysis is a critical component of successful implementations.
