Technology Alignment Framework: Vendor Selection

For a B2B organization, careful evaluation is essential to select the right technology solutions to address business needs. If the outcome of the Prioritize stage of the Technology Alignment Framework is a decision to purchase new technology, the organization should apply a disciplined planning process that includes a vendor evaluation scorecard based on objective data. In this report, we define a four-step approach to technology purchase decisions, including gathering technology requirements, evaluating vendors, and making a final selection.