To assist the buyer's initiatives in researching and selecting an enterprise software solution, TEC has developed custom Vendor Viability and Market Data Reports. These reports complement the information in TEC's online decision support system (DSS) , eBestMatch, assisting selection teams with the selection processes.

TEC discusses particular client requirements with shortlisted vendors and solicits up-to-date RFI information on each solution. The report represents the perspectives of TEC's analysts and is based on information provided and verified by each vendor.

The Vendor Viability and Market Data report covers each vendor on the following points.

• Overall Financial State of the Company
• Acquisition Information
• Expert View on the Vendor's ERP Market Position, Strategic Direction, and Position in Five Years Time
• First Release Date
• Current Version
• Last Release Date
• Owned By
• Bought When
• Market Position of the ERP Solution
• Size of Customer Base
• Typical Size of Deployment
• Designed for Business Types
• Countries in which the Solution is Legally Compliant
• Standard Translations
• Databases
• Operating Systems
• Fit to the Client's Business
• Announced Future Strategy for the Package
• Expert's View for the Future of the Package
• Typical Costs Estimate (not an official quote)