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What are the most important factors you evaluate when deciding whether to add a new tool to your tech stack?

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Erika Barbosa
Counterpart Marketing Lead | Formerly Issuu, OpenText, WebrootJune 4

First and foremost, there needs to be alignment on goals. What will the tooling help you accomplish? Will it help you become more efficient or solve a specific problem? Here are some additional factors to consider:

  • What is the functionality of the tool?

  • How well will the tool integrate with the current tech stack?

  • Can the tool accommodate growth and evolving needs?

  • What is the usability and user experience of the tool?

  • Does the tool meet your security and data privacy needs?

  • Does the tool's support and documentation meet your needs?

  • Does the ROI justify the cost?

Asking these types of questions will help you make an informed decision.

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