Challenges in IS Evolution Benefit Assessment

In this paper, the challenges of information system evolution benefit assessment are reviewed. Classical investment criteria and their advantages and disadvantages with respect to evolution options assessment are studied. The following potential challenges in evolution investment decision making were identified: selecting a proper analysis method, acquisition of suitable metrics and follow-up data, and valuation of the results. A preliminary framework, ISEBA, was developed to address these challenges.

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