Evaluating corporate real estate management decision support software solutions

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to enable real estate managers to identify and evaluate appropriate information technology (IT) solutions from the array of options available.

Design/methodology/approach

The authors explain the main components of IT solutions and provide a systematic approach for evaluating, selecting, and maintaining a cost‐effective IT solution, empowering corporate real estate managers to make informed IT decisions.

Findings

Corporate real estate managers can use a systematic approach to evaluating hardware and software options to select a solution that better serves business needs.

Practical implications

Corporate real estate managers can use the models in this paper to change how they approach the selection of IT solutions for their business.

Originality/value

The paper fills a void by providing IT assistance specifically for corporate real estate managers using business rather than technical language.

Citation

Gibler, K.M., Gibler, R.R. and Anderson, D. (2010), "Evaluating corporate real estate management decision support software solutions", Journal of Corporate Real Estate, Vol. 12 No. 2, pp. 117-134. https://doi.org/10.1108/14630011011049559