We surveyed 500 project managers in the U.S. in March 2020 about their enterprise software purchasing plans. This was at a time when most offices were closed, and many businesses were already responding to the COVID-19 global pandemic. We wanted to know if people were still planning to buy enterprise software in 2020, and why. Was it to deliver better reporting, save on costs, or change how people work, for example. We also wanted to find out what the barriers were to new enterprise software purchases and the main reasons why these projects didn't always go to plan. 

An expert's guide to enterprise software selection

Choosing enterprise software can feel like an overwhelming task. Processing feedback from multiple stakeholders and trying to stay on budget and deliver on-time, all while managing your normal workload, isn't easy. But, once you've made the switch, you can start enjoying software that's better suited to how you do business. It can unlock better productivity, improved reporting, and help you deliver higher-quality service. 

Chris Doig co-authored our industry guide to enterprise software selection. He is an enterprise software selection consultant, speaker, thought leader, and author of Rethinking Enterprise Software Selection: Stop buying square pegs for round holes. The guide is full of expert advice, tips, templates, and ideas to help ensure your path to new enterprise software is as straightforward as possible. Read real people's success stories and learn how to avoid the most common mistakes you can make when selecting new enterprise software. Press below to download your free copy and get started on your journey to changing enterprise software.