This 12-page Executive Report written for IT employees and executives features strategies for buying software designed to fit the specific needs of a business. Before investing in software, this Executive Report asks the key questions every company should answer before purchasing software and the criteria to use when choosing a software vendor. The author of this Executive Report shares methods for cutting costs and organizational and cultural considerations that are frequently overlooked only to be realized after the new software has already been implemented. This Executive Report provides well thought-out strategies that when carried out as a team can assist a company in choosing products and vendors that will provide the most growth and return on investment. Other topics include integrating existing technology or applications; advantages of working with small software vendors as opposed to large software vendors; budgeting; upgrading or switching; software customer service; and the future of the software industry. This Executive Report is written by: Paul Roth, Chief Technology Officer, CommerceQuest About Executive Reports: Executive Reports offer focused, hard-hitting advice from the leaders of some of America"s top companies, packaged in a concise, readable format. Each research report provides readers with 3 to 5 strategies that will have a direct financial impact on their business. While not meant as a comprehensive guide, each report includes quick-hit items that can immediately impact specific business strategies. Executive authors drill down to the central issues surrounding each topic area and dispense expert advice in concise, direct language. Executive Reports feature leading professionals selected by the Aspatore Editorial Board based on their experience, research, and standing within the professional community.