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Project Request Phase will start when the user submit an Initial Request Statement (IRS) for an IT solution. The IRS will be assessed and decision will be made on whether the project should proceed to the next phase or not. An IRS normally covers the following items:

Objectives

State the objectives of the request

Background

Describe the background and other information relevant to the request

Present Situation

Describe briefly the current operations, environment and functions of the system(s) under study.

Problems / Improvement Areas

Describe briefly the existing problems encountered and improvement areas identified and any business re-engineering conducted

Proposed System

Describe briefly the scope and user requirements of the proposed system. Indicate whether available packaged solutions are suitable and if not, why not

Data Sharing Potential

Include the relevant assessment on the need for data sharing and the decision on whether or not to include provision for data sharing

Estimated Cash flow

    Non-recurrent

This includes the cost of hardware, software, contract staff for system development (if any), site preparation, etc. but excludes fixed cost already absorbed by other budget.

    Recurrent

This could include the costs for maintenance, consumable, rental of communication lines, training etc.

Estimated Manpower Resources Required

    Non-recurrent

State the number of man-months by rank for data conversion and system development.

    Recurrent

State the number of man-months by rank for on-going system maintenance.

    Remarks

Indicate whether the above non-recurrent and recurrent resources can be absorbed within the existing resources or additional posts are required through the creation of posts.

Benefits

Indicate potential benefits, both tangible and intangible, of the proposed project.

Alternatives

List the alternatives to address the problems and explain why computer is the best solution.

Urgency and Implications

State the urgency of the request and any other implications that will assist in priority setting.

Policy Support

State how the request can support any policy or be supported by any policy.



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