A table outlines six vendor evaluation categories. Recovery performance lists tests such as restoring a large data set and assessing deduplication, with proof of meeting RTO, RPO and RTA goals. Visibility across infrastructure includes automated discovery and compliance reporting, with proof of a unified console and regulatory reports. Hybrid policy enforcement covers policy templating and drift detection, with proof of multi‑cloud support and immutable storage. AI capabilities include baseline learning and false‑positive testing, with proof of anomaly detection metrics and SIEM integration. Organizational readiness checks legacy compatibility and sponsor engagement, with proof of executive commitment and training budget. Total costs includes egress fee and DR test estimates, with proof of scenario pricing and staffing cost breakdowns.