Backup-as-a-Service Vendor Evaluation Matrix
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📄 Prompt Template
Create a weighted evaluation of [Vendors] against functional, security, and commercial criteria. Constrain total cost to [BudgetCap] while meeting [ComplianceNeeds] for [DataVolumesTB] TB across [Regions]. Score capabilities: immutability, key custody, zero-trust access, API automation, ransomware posture, support SLAs, and egress economics. Include contract risk for [ContractTermMonths] months.
Output format:
Criteria & Weights Table: Criterion | Weight | Rationale.
Vendor Scores Table: Vendor | Score by Criterion | Weighted Total | Strengths | Risks.
Shortlist Recommendation (top 2) with negotiation levers.
Decision Memo (≤200 words) for executive approval.
Provide transparent assumptions and sensitivity analysis for weight changes.