Title :
Integrating COTS Software: Lessons from a Large Healthcare Organization
Author :
Couts, C. Todd ; Gerdes, Patrick F.
Abstract :
An organization that decides to acquire and implement a COTS product instead of developing a customized solution must fully understand the characteristics of COTS integration. In addition, the project team must manage and balance both business and IT needs throughout the effort.
Keywords :
resource allocation; software engineering; customized solution; integrating COTS software; large healthcare organization; project team development; Application software; Business process re-engineering; Data conversion; Information analysis; Medical services; Production systems; Project management; Standards organizations; System testing; Systems engineering and theory; COTS software;
Journal_Title :
IT Professional
DOI :
10.1109/MITP.2010.59
