Make versus Buy Decision for E-Notebooks
The overwhelming consensus is for buy
Company:
Valid Systems Incorporated
Moving forward with an Electronic Lab Notebook program involves an early decision; to develop the E-Notebook software in-house or purchase an E-Notebook from a software vendor. Either choice may appear to be a viable option, but for most companies building a system in-house is a less optimal choice. The cost to maintain the system and the long-term availability of best-of-breed functionality generally outweigh any benefits realized from an in-house development effort. Making the right choice involves using a process that will drive effective decision making. The following points will help in your decision to either make or buy your E-Notebook solution!
We will call the 'buy' option the commercial based solution. It may require some customization, but it will be substantially an off-the-shelf product. We will call the 'make' solution the in-house solution. It may be an outsourced project as well, but the requirements, functionality, and design would be driven .....
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