It 205 Week 8 Assignment Hardware Replacement Project

Hardware Replacement ProjectJason DavisIT 205March 3, 2010Donna RosentraterHow do the five major variables of project management- scope, time, cost, quality, and risk – relate to this scenario?Scope:When deciding what needs to be replaced for the upgrade the IT department will need to review the existing hardware for compatibility. If any hardware or software is not compatible it must be reviewed and suggestions for replacements be suggested.Time:What would be the timeframe for implementation of the new CRM solution and the replacement of those systems and hardware not compatible with the solution? Also is there any point in time where the current business systems would be inaccessible, if so can the implementation be completed at a time to lessen the impact on the day-to-day business.Cost:What is the total expenditure for implementing the CRM software in the business? Also what are the projected costs for replacing hardware and software incompatible with the CRM solution? After these costs do you foresee any possible costs not expected by the proposed replacement items? Also what investment is required to