Technology as a component of a solution must be driven by the requirements of the business. For a solution to be realized, it is important that there is a comprehensive understanding of the business needs prior to developing the solution to address them. However, that knowledge alone is not enough to ensure a successful deployment. By following a step-by-step process and keeping an eye on the objective, finding the right mobile solution can be achieved more efficiently and cost effectively. Knowing how to prepare for the deployment is critical for success.

This document will outline the critical stages to planning and evaluating a mobile solution. It identifies strategies to ensure a "best of breed" solution and outlines common obstacles that can impede a deployment.

Deploying a mobile solution is a three stage process:

• Create a Business Requirement Plan,
• Translate the Business Requirement Plan into a technical Solution Requirement and
• Choose the Final Architecture by narrowing the available options using the Solution Requirement specification