Your work has helped keep the project well ahead of schedule, so executive management gives you a couple of weeks of paid vacation.

When you return, the project is moving into the decision analysis phase. Your next task is to identify candidate solutions.

a. Describe the process for identifying candidate solutions. What should you be careful not to do at this point?

b. Develop a candidate systems matrix, using the format in Figure 4-15 as an example, and include three possible solutions.

Data from Figure 4-15

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FIGURE 4-15 A Candidate Systems Matrix Characteristics Portion of System Computerized Brief description of that portion of the system that would be computerized in this candidate. Benefits Brief description of the business benefits that would be realized for this candidate. Servers and Workstations A description of the servers and workstations needed to support this candidate. Software Tools Needed Candidate 1 COTS package Platinum Plus from Entertainment Software Solutions would be purchased and customized to satisfy Member Services required functionality. This solution can be implemented quickly because it's a purchased solution. Technically, architecture dictates Pentium Pro, MS Windows NT class servers and Pentium, MS Windows NT 4.0 workstations (clients). MS Visual C++ and MS Access for customization report writing and integration. Software tools needed to design and of package to provide build the candidate (e.g., database management system, emulators, operating systems, languages, etc.). Not generally applicable if applications software packages are to be purchased. Candidate 2 Candidate 3 Candidate... Member Services and warehouse operations in relation to order fulfillment. Same as candidate 2. Fully supports user's required Same as candidate 2. business processes for Sound Stage Inc. Plus more efficient interaction with member accounts. Same as candidate 1. MS Visual Basic 5.0 System Architect 3.1 Internet Explorer Same as candidate 1. MS Visual Basic 5.0 System Architect 3.1 Internet Explorer