RATINGS SYSTEMS - Small
Business ComputingOur RATING SYSTEM uses
six categories to evaluate products. Each category is weighted equally. The overall rating
is the average of the scores achieved in each category. Ratings reflect our personal
experiences while testing the products.
We consider the following categories:
RELIABILITY: Does the product live up to the technical specifications that
the manufacturer advertises?
COMPLIANCE: Does the product work with most operating systems and international
standards? Will it work with old and new technologies?
EASY OF USE: How easy is installation? Is training
necessary? Does the product require full-time support?
SCALABILITY: Will it expand as technology demands
increase or change?
QUALITY OF SERVICE: What type of warranty, customer
service, and support is available? Is there 24/7 technical support? Is there a free for
the service?
COST: Is the product a good value? Is the technology
mature enough to provide immediate benefits?
OVERALL RATINGS fall into the following
purchasing-decision categories:
· 90-100 = Must Buy. Get it now.
· 80-89 = Good product. Worth a look.
· 70-79 = We have reservations.
· 60 and below = Leave it on the shelf.
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