A method, system and program product for determining the cost to an
enterprise of a proposed information technology solution implementation is
described herein. A detailed evaluation of the information technology
resources of an enterprise is undertaken via successively detailed
questions and analysis of the enterprise's technology environment. From
information gleaned from this detailed evaluation, it is determined if a
particular proposed solution implementation requires the addition of new
hardware, associated software and administrative procedures and training.
Based upon these determinations a raw cost for the implementation is
established. Generally accepted accounting principles are applied to the
raw cost, such as adjusting for inflation, and including the amount that
may be deducted for depreciation of hardware assets to arrive at an actual
cost for the implementation. The derived actual cost is compared against a
cost associated with a model implementation of the same solution and if
warranted, a bid for said solution implementation is generated.