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Build Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Total ($) % of Total Cost
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Development - client/server
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Development - data migration
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Project management
Research
Requirements gathering
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Software evaluation
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Proof of concept modeling
End-user training
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Configuration fees
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Development - integration (if necessary)
Development - data mapping
Development - data migration
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Maintenance & Support
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