Rules of Thumb for the Use of COTS Products

Abstract

More and more organizations are realizing the benefits-and sometimes the necessity-of incorporating commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) products in the systems they acquire and use. But COTS products are not necessarily appropriate for every system. When is it wise to pursue a COTS-based systems approach, and when is it best to hold back? How can sound COTS-based system practices be reconciled with an organization's regulatory and policy constraints? This report provides some information to help guide these decisions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA412298

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  • Ellen-jane Pairo
  • James L. Smith
  • Michele Motsko
  • Patricia Oberndorf

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  • Carnegie Mellon University

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