Choosing The Right Systems Will Save You Time, Money and Effort
With each new technology advance we are promised easier methods for computer systems to talk to each other. But once we step away from the glossy brochure and back into the real world, we see systems that seem to have been designed to achieve exactly the opposite.
Many companies select their software solutions without a good strategic overview of how it will fit with existing systems. How you can get information in and out is something that should never be overlooked.
Systems that are closed or ‘proprietary’ limit what you are able to do. Wherever possible you should avoid this type as I guarantee that they will cost you more in the long run.
Open Systems on the other hand are based on Open Standards and as a result they should be easier to integrate. Easier normally means cheaper.
Integrated systems can reduce double keying, errors and man-hours. A simple cost/benefit exercise will check that your integration costs will produce a return on the investment.
Tags: technology, software solutions, strategic, proprietary, Open Systems
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