IDG Contributor Network: How to manage scope creep when purchasing enterprise software

All enterprise software projects should start with a defined scope. The success of these projects depends on managing the risks associated with each project, and one of those risks is scope creep. Scope creep is defined as continually adding requirements as a project progresses. If the scope grows too large, it can even cause a project to fail. While this is a danger when developing software, it sometimes also happens when purchasing cloud or off-the-shelf software.Gathering requirements is a jo