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You're advising a team choosing core vendors for a long-lifecycle industrial platform that will be deployed for many years and integrated into plant operations. Leadership wants a selection approach that balances technical fit, lifecycle support, commercial terms, and the risk of lock-in.
What would you look for in a vendor selection process for a long-lifecycle industrial platform?