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The MethodologyWhen deciding how long to run a POC, there is a general feeling that longer is better. The timeframe needs to be long enough to validate the technology, but not so long as to have the POC stagnate. Generally, 30 “45 days is long enough to know if the technology being proposed will meet the success criteria of the project. By keeping it short, the following benefits can be seen:
If the POC is failing, keeping it short allows the failure to be completed quickly and then used as a learning tool. Since there will not be the frustration felt from using a product that does not meet the company's needs, additional vendor products can be brought in for evaluation. |
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