At best, landing in one of these pitfalls will trigger teeth-gnashing frustration. At worst, it will lead you into regulatory hot water. From any angle, they are best avoided. Adopting new software exposes businesses to a variety of pitfalls. Before we take a look at some of the worst, it is important to highlight the dangers of stumbling into them.

For more information, consult ICAEW’s checklist for implementing software solutions and check out our guide to cloud computing - both available at icaew.com .