Managing IT
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Beware of Free Software Licensing Help From Software VendorsSoftware vendors’ offers of licensing help or free SAM engagements may not be what they seem to be. Responding immediately out of fear or haste, without adequate... |
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Don’t Let IBM’s Licensing Rules Squander Virtualization ROIOrganizations that have deployed IBM software in a virtualized infrastructure setting must comply with a variety of complex licensing rules, the most important of which is... |
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Vendor ScorecardAssess vendors regularly with useful metrics to optimize your vendor portfolio. |
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Service Desk Outsourcing RFP Scoring ToolThis tool will help you score the responses from your vendor to assist in your selection. |
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Purchasing PolicyThe purchasing policy outlines the standards and procedures associated with company purchases of IT computer-related components and technical services. |
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Guide to Interpreting Standard ContractsThis tool is an information guide to help relative newcomers to contract law navigate the terms and concepts commonly used in IT vendor and service provider contracts. |
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Purchase Recommendation TemplateThe purpose of this template is to provide a framework for developing a recommendation report that will be presented to the enterprise’s executive. |
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Contract Approval FormOnce an executive has reviewed the Purchase Recommendation, they will need to decide whether or not to approve the recommendation and the associated contract. The purpose... |
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Vendor List Validation ToolThe Vendor List Validation Tool recommends potential resources in seeking out vendor candidates. Use this tool as a checklist to ensure that all possible resources have... |
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Contract Approval Documentation ChecklistUse this tool to document all information and materials that must be available prior to approaching the enterprise’s executive for final permission to sign a vendor contract. |
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