Most organizations are good at procuring IT products, but few are truly good at acquiring infrastructure services. The lack of expertise in acquiring services is problematic. Service acquisitions are not only more complex, but they also involve higher stakes with large deal sizes, long-term contracts, and high switching costs. This blueprint will guide you through the steps of developing your requirements and managing the RFP process to acquire the services and vendor best suited to your needs.
Effectively Acquire Infrastructure Services – Phases 1-4
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Effectively Acquire Infrastructure Services
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Effectively Acquire Infrastructure Services – Phase 2: Assess Requirements and Build the RFP
Effectively Acquire Infrastructure Services – Executive Brief
Effectively Acquire Infrastructure Services – Phase 3: Manage Vendor Questions and Select the Vendor
Effectively Acquire Infrastructure Services – Phase 1: Develop the Procurement Strategy and Process
Effectively Acquire Infrastructure Services – Phase 4: Manage the Contract, Transition, and Vendor