Thứ Ba, 9 tháng 10, 2012

The Process Involved In Procuring IT Software

By Darren Folkes


That is due to the fact that there are a number of factors involved that affect how procurement solutions, as well as IT technology is obtained and implemented.Some of the factors that are involved include issues such as budget or financial constraints, compatibility with the existing hardware, and so on.

Essentially, a business needs to ensure that there are specific procedures it complies with when it comes to procurement software and procurement solutions so as to nullify any issues with regards to functionality.

When you need to obtain IT equipment and software you are known as the requestor.As the requestor you will be required to complete what is known as a request form for the equipment and software that you require. This request form will also contain information regarding the product, the system requirements that are necessary, and a host of other pertinent information as it relates to your order.When the requestor (you) have completed request form it is then submitted and sent to the equipment and software vendor's IT department.Any issues or concerns that arise as far as compatibility and functionality are concerned will be brought to your attention by the vendor before the items are procured.

Depending upon your preference, the completed request form is sent to the vendor either via hand delivery or email.Sometimes a support list of software is used and this usually indicates that you will not need to complete any further forms.On occasion, additional software is needed, and in this case the requestor might well need to complete another form.

Usually, any new software and equipment must be checked to make sure that it's compatible with the current system.To this end an additional form, called an evaluation or checklist form, will also be required and so need to be properly filled out.The testing of the hardware as it relates to the current system will be the responsibility of the requestor and/or their IT personnel.Any time an issue arises as it relates to compatibility; the new equipment and software obviously cannot be utilized.

As we can see, the new IT software and equipment that is procured will be handled by you, the requestor, and/or your IT department.This is how the new IT equipment and software will be correctly installed and operational.Upon completion of the set up, once the software and hardware is installed properly, the IT department then completes the checklist and the order form is closed off.Any time that new software and equipment is installed and operating properly, training of the staff working with it will be usually be called for.This very often also includes new training and operational procedures, training documentation, and so on, to ensure that the staff understands the functionality of the new IT equipment and software.It goes without saying that the training of the staff is essential if the new equipment and software is to work with the present system properly.




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