In the decision whether to standardize on one tool or to use multiple options, the following heuristic may be the most appropriate:
As we move from tools supporting organizational memory to tools supporting presentation capability:
A) Focusing on one large vendor becomes more useful
B) Mixing niche vendors becomes more useful
C) Relying on mega vendors becomes more useful
D) Relying on independent vendors becomes more useful
E) Strategic alignment becomes more useful

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As we move from tools supporting organizational memory (which often require robust, integrated systems to manage vast amounts of data) to tools supporting presentation capability (which can benefit from specialized functionalities), mixing niche vendors becomes more useful. Niche vendors often offer specialized tools that are optimized for specific tasks such as presentation, making them more suitable for this purpose than a one-size-fits-all solution.

In the Decision Whether to Standardize on One Tool or to Use