impact
- how many customers will use it?
- how often will customers use it?
- what is the approximate cost to license?
- what is the funding source?
- are there viable distribution mechanisms?
- what is the support expectation?
- are we resources correctly for the SLA?
requestor
- who is making the request?
- is the product in keeping with MITs mission?
risk
- are there other alternatives currently offered?
- are there other alternatives on the market that deserve investigation?
- is the product in keeping with IS&Ts business model?
- will it help move MIT forward in terms of value to the community?