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Free proof-of-concept templates for the CIO

Staff, SearchCIO-Midmarket.com

To successfully execute on an idea or project, organizations often develop a set of proofs, or tests, that define its success criteria. The use of a proof-of-concept template, which can be applied to various projects, can help businesses bridge the gap between the visionary and delivery stages of production efforts.

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proof of concept refers to a demonstration that shows how a system could be negatively affected by outside influences. In application or software development, a proof of concept tests a prototype of the application being developed before it is delivered to the customer. Using a proof-of-concept template can help organizations weed out technical or logistical issues and gather feedback to create an overall direction for any sort of project.

Here, we've compiled a sampling of free proof-of-concept templates from around the Web to help you plan and execute your IT projects.

SOURCE: Microsoft TechNet
OFFERING: This sample of a vision scope template outlines the architecture and implementation for developing a proof of concept.

SOURCE: National Research Foundation
OFFERING: This proof-of-concept grant scheme template allows businesses to outline the objectives and scope of a proposed application.

SOURCE: Toolbox.com
OFFERING: This technology proof-of-concept template sample provides an in-depth explanation on how to outline a methodology for a proof of any scale and how to assess the necessary technical environment and anticipated requirements for a new system.

SOURCE: GS1
OFFERING: This proof-of-concept report from June 2011 examines trusted sources of data and provides organizations with guidelines when testing basic architecture proposals for desired systems.

SOURCE: U.S. Department of Transportation
OFFERING: This proof-of-concept testing report, created by the U.S. Department of Transportation's (USDOT) Intelligent Transportation Systems office, documents their methodology and results with next-generation 911 calling systems, providing a baseline for future testing of these systems.

Let us know what IT outsourcing templates work for you; email editor@searchcio.com.

This was first published in August 2012

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