Software keeps the business world humming along. It has the power to boost productivity, deliver better insights, and improve results. And that power has never been more important to the business of managing risk.

With ever-expanding technologies, products, suppliers, and services, however, it can be difficult to find potential vendors, sort through your options, and complete a purchase. The buying journey itself can seem opaque and overwhelming. It can be easy to lose your way, leaving you with software that isn’t what you need or that no one ends up using.

This guide demystifies the buying process with a step-by-step navigation through the entire journey. Whether this is the first time you are launching a software search or you are a purchasing veteran, it will help you identify the best fit for your organization, both functionally and culturally.

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