Information technology of a higher order

M.Comm.This study is primarily intended to research methods that companies should adopt before making a purchasing decision of application software. This study endeavours to provide valuable information concerning the methodology involved in making management decisions in the technology arena. It will investigate a more formalised approach of reaching the right application choice. The study also investigates what companies should consider when making a choice regarding application purchase and identifies some "Top 100" vendors in the market place today. The method adopted takes the form of a literature study on frameworks used by Information Technology professionals today