This Spec Wizard Makes a Mockery Out of RFPs
By: John Honovich, Published on Dec 05, 2014
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Comments (3)
Brian Rhodes
Another problem: These types of tools *might* be okay if an experienced designer is using them, but too many think it replaces practical knowledge and allows a lackey to write a spec. Pure disaster.
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Jack Sink
Hmmm, most categories have a single source, some two. Perhaps if investment in recruiting participation by the suppliers had been diligent before releasing the product it might have value but it just looks like a twist on a marketing "online marketplace" website without the participation of suppliers. Neat concept but Brian hit it on the head with the lackey potential. As for the gold standard in enterprise IP video, we always lead with Vican Voken Vi Vicon.
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