A business requirements document will be used to write the systems specification document (blue print for building software / hardware solutions) Businesses that do not take time to complete this document face uncertainty in the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) phase, as they have not built the requirements into design.

1. Creating a Business requirements document for IT / technology development Simon Misiewicz

2. Creating a Business requirements document A business requirements document will be used to write the systems specification document (blue print for building software / hardware solutions) Businesses that do not take time to complete this document face uncertainty in the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) phase, as they have not built the requirements into design. Simon Misiewicz

3. Considerations for the Business requirements document Business Process Requirements User Requirements System Performance Requirements Security requirements Simon Misiewicz

4. Business Process Requirements Understand the business processes before designing any new system. What is the “as is” process and what do you want the “to be” process after the implemented system? What are the current issues and can they be addressed with technology? Simon Misiewicz

6. Business User Specification Consider the needs and desires of the end users to ensure that they psychologically buy into the solution. Listen to their needs and make sure they feel involved in the process or face resistance Simon Misiewicz

10. Data / information requirements How will data be acquired, processed and reported? Considering these needs will ensure that information / reports are available post implementation Systems should be designed to communicate with one another to avoid manual interfaces / duplication of effort Simon Misiewicz

14. Performance requirements Understanding how fast and reliable the system needs to be can safe problems in the future. Simon Misiewicz

19. Security Requirements Consider how the data and hardware will be protected from malicious attacks or accidental loss to safeguard valuable assets Simon Misiewicz

23. Testing requirements Understanding the business processes and user requirements is vital in writing the tests to be performed on the system. Performing tests provide assurance that the system meets all the requirements for it to be approved and implemented. Simon Misiewicz