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Core evaluation dimensions
Assessments consider problem fit, verified capability depth, usability, implementation, integrations, security and governance, scalability, support, pricing transparency and evidence quality.
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Category-specific weighting
Weights change by category. Security software requires deeper risk, data and governance scrutiny; ecommerce software places more emphasis on experimentation, attribution and ecosystem fit.
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Scores require evidence
A score is not published unless the criteria, evidence and calculation are defensible. Narrative buyer-fit guidance remains more important than a single summary number.
IndependentEditorial conclusions are controlled by the publication.
TransparentTrade-offs and limitations are part of every useful answer.
Buyer-firstRecommendations begin with workflow and fit.