IDG Contributor Network: Gathering and managing software requirements for buying or building

When considering new enterprise software, it is usually a good idea to start with an evaluation even if the outcome is a decision to build the software yourself. See my previous article: Why most enterprise software projects should start with an evaluation. This article considers using features from existing products to inspire the writing of requirements for either buying or building software. We conclude by mentioning several tools to manage those requirements.Requirements for buying