First describe your scenario
Create a short document: project format, markets of presence, proposed devices, employee roles and systems already in use. Separately indicate what should work the first time you run it, and what can be added later. The name “gaming platform” does not in itself determine the composition of the product.
- Describe one typical day for an operator: what activities he performs and what data he needs.
- List required integrations and data owners.
- Divide the requirements into mandatory, desirable and deferred.
Compare with evidence
For each requirement, ask to see a workflow. A beautiful screen confirms the design, but not the presence of a server function. Mark in the comparison table: shown in the demo, supported by documentation, requires improvement, or is missing. Compare the same workflows from different providers.
- Ask to see not only the successful operation, but also the error, cancellation, or recovery from a broken connection.
- Clarify which screens are mocks and which work with test data.
- Write down the limitations and the version of the product the demo was run on.
Understand cost and liability
Ask separately for the cost of launch, regular payments, content connection, integrations, support and possible additional work. Don't just compare the starting amount. Record who is responsible for configuration, testing, updates, and troubleshooting. The presence of a certain language on the supplier's website does not confirm support for this language in the product itself.
- Check the possibility of exporting data and the conditions for completing cooperation.
- Request a list of included work and how changes will be approved.
- Please check content rights and applicable market requirements separately from the technical demo.
Agree on a small verifiable step
Before widespread implementation, define a limited set of scenarios and acceptance criteria. For example: an employee with a given role performs an operation, the result is reflected in the log, and the export contains the necessary fields. The timing of such a stage and the scope of work must be confirmed by the supplier and not assumed from the site description.
- Save the test results and a list of unresolved issues.
- Decide on the essential requirements rather than the number of points in the presentation.
Key takeaway
The result of the selection is a list of confirmed functions, restrictions, costs and responsible parties. If this information is not available, it is too early to consider the proposal comparable with others.
Discuss your project →These guides help you prepare questions for a supplier. The features discussed are not promises about 1winpower: this website presents a demonstration interface.