Run a small-scale pilot to verify that the solution meets requirements before committing to investment.
PoC (Proof of Concept) is a limited-scale trial deployment phase to answer a specific question before making a purchase decision.
A useful PoC must be tightly defined from the start: verify exactly what, success criteria as which number, run for how long, who does what, and what happens to test data after completion.
PoC without clear acceptance criteria often drags on and ends subjectively. Establish criteria in writing with your Provider before starting.
