First, let’s get the fact that this paper is written by us [Censhare], a vendor, out of the way. With decades of experience in enterprise software, the team here has been around the block a few times. While yes, as a software vendor, we are burdened with the perception that we have a vested interest and a Jedi mind trick tucked up our sleeves, this experience has taught us that a great procurement process makes for a great project.

Choosing your DAM is a foundational decision which will bring either heaven or hell to your organization over the next 4 or 5 years, so it is better for everyone involved to realize early on whether a particular collaboration is going to work out or not. Yes, even for us vendors.

It’s a decision which is hard to navigate, the DAM industry is a crowded market and there is a lot of shiny stuff out there. So before you start sending out RFPs and scheduling demos, it’s important to know the criteria you should be looking for.

Therefore, it’s essential to conduct a thorough procurement process instead of rushing into a shotgun wedding.