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- Maximize tech vendor value by systematically managing contracts
- By Patricia AdamsManaging vendor contracts is a challenge for any enterprise. In the majority of enterprises, contracts are often stored in paper form and dispersed throughout in various file folders, filing cabinets, and departments. Without an efficient electronic means of tracking vendor service-level agreements, warranty/maintenance information, and contract end dates...
- Tags: Gartner , Vendor performance
- Technical articles 2003-06-18
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- Vendor Management Skill
- I saw an IT job and it's stated required Vendor Management Skill.What does it mean ?Vendor ManagementThe ability to manage the vendor and the contracted obligations of the vendor to insure delivery. It may also include vendor selection and sometimes, contract negotiations. If there is a transition involved,...
- Tags: nt259, vendor management skill, it management, Vendor Management
- Discussion threads 2006-07-15
- IT Vendor Management Tool Kit - ISO
- From sending out RFIs to post project evaluation, there are steps you can take to ensure a successful, on-time, on-budget project. Now you can have these resources on hand to create and develop solid vendor relationships. You'll get tips on how to: * Select the best vendor...
- Tags: Information Technology, Vendor, ISO, Tool, Software Development, Iso standards, Strategy, Process Improvement, Software/Web Development, Quality, Business Operations, Management
- Download resources 2005-02-22
- Video: Use this simple process to improve IT vendor selection
- When it's time to spend a big chunk of your IT budget on a new purchase, you need to systematically map out the requirements of your project or upgrade so that you select the best vendor. Episode #4 of Sanity Savers for IT Executives outlines a simple process to help...
- Tags: Checklist, Information Technology, Video, Vendor Selection, Jason Hiner
- Blog posts 2008-05-21
- Vendor Consolidation Delivers Valuable Business Outcomes White Paper
- Maintaining and managing a relationship with one vendor, any vendor takes time, effort, and resources. Many enterprises, however, maintain not one but numerous IT vendor relationships, a dozen, two dozen, even more. Multiply the cost of maintaining one vendor relationship across all the vendor relationships the enterprise maintains, and the...
- Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Information Technology, Consolidation, Relationship, Vendor Consolidation, Strategy, Management
- White papers 2007-09-01
- Key to ‘Win-Win’ Strategic Outsourcing Relationships
- In this paper HSS proposes a vendor-selection checklist. Outsourcing skeptics claim that an outsider cannot give the same concentration and focus as the in-house team. It therefore becomes imperative to do thorough vendor-scrutiny before entrusting critical technical roadmaps and confidential information on him. Understanding the emphasis of a vendor’s business,...
- Tags: Team, Hughes Software Systems, Vendor Selection, Team Management, Outsourcing, Management, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting
- White papers 2003-01-23
- Risk Mitigation: A Strategy for Reducing Risk Through a Single-Vendor Integrated Network
- With the increased reliance on the network for application support, enterprise customers are increasingly focused on the availability of the network. While there are considerations to building a diverse vendor environment, highly available single-vendor architecture is readily achievable. A single-vendor environment also allows the customer to use the network more...
- Tags: Strategy, Network, Cisco Systems Inc., Networking
- White papers 2007-09-01
- A Demand-Driven Approach to Vendor Managed Inventory
- Manufacturers, or vendors, and their customers continue to adopt Vendor Managed Inventory VMI programs to improve supply chain performance through collaboration achieved by consolidating forecasting and replenishment responsibility upstream with vendors. VMI works because vendors gain a better understanding of end-consumer demand and can fulfill this demand with a degree...
- Tags: Vendor, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Retail, Enterprise Software, Software
- White papers 2006-09-01
- Vendor Consolidation: An Opportunity to View IT Through a Single Pane of Glass
- IT managers have traditionally avoided becoming "Too involved" with a single vendor, preferring to spread their IT investments among several vendors in order to maintain vendor independence. Reducing the number of vendors necessary to conduct effective IT operations offers the benefits of simplifying both IT infrastructure and the processes needed...
- Tags: Enterprise Management Associates Inc., Information Technology, Consolidation, Strategy, Management
- White papers 2007-02-01
- Ericsson Case Study: Vodafone D2
- The objective of Vodafone D2 was a fully integrated multi-vendor network, secure end-to-end network performance and functionality, ensure faultless product range, minimize time-to-market and leverage Ericsson's expertise and knowledge. The solution was an end-to-end multi-vendor, integration and system support, full technical support and project management. The benefits were an optimized...
- Tags: Vodafone Group Plc., Ericsson Inc., Networking, Strategy, Management
- Case studies
- vendor base chart
- Please answer the question: What is a vendor base chart and what is its applicability? Where can I find an example of one?Thanks.Vendor chartshttp://search.microsoft.com/results.aspx?mkt=en-US&setlang=en-US&q=Vendor+ChartsGo here and check it out. It is included in Office 2007 you can chart your salesyou know vending machines,pop etc. Some make much with vendor...
- Tags: Microsoft Office, bburchjolla@...
- Discussion threads 2007-05-07
- Oklahoma Christian University Transforms Lives With the Help of Wireless Technology Program
- Oklahoma Christian University was founded in 1950 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma as Central Christian College. Oklahoma Christian University began its notebook program in August of 2001. The technology staff was looking for a vendor that could supply a large number of dependable, easy-to-manage notebooks at competitive prices and with sophisticated system...
- Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Oklahoma, Wireless Technology, Wireless, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets
- Case studies
- How to Conquer Best-of-Breed IP Networking
- Traditionally, companies looked to a single vendor for complete integrated network solutions to keep their systems up and running. However, in recent years, CIOs have developed an intuitive understanding that adopting a best-of-breed approach provides their business a far superior system performance and limits the potential for over-dependence on one...
- Tags: Network, Networking
- White papers 2006-11-01
- Vendor Master Chaos: Are Material Procure-to-Pay Risks Lurking?
- With Sarbanes-Oxley 404 attestations in full swing, auditors are scrutinizing controls related to the master vendor file. Does a serious material weakness lurk in your vendor master processes? This webcast will show you best practice internal controls for your master vendor files. You will also learn also how business process...
- Tags: Control, Imaging, Vendor, Document Management, Business Process Automation, Sarbanes-Oxley, Enterprise Software, Software, Finance, Managerial Accounting, It Operations, Regulations, Government, Financial Accounting
- Webcasts
- Assessing a vendor product
- In this week's Application Developer Management newsletter, Scott Withrow details what to ask when you conduct a survey to assess a vendor product.What do you ask vendors when you're trying to assess their products? In the future, will you begin your efforts by conducting a survey of the vendor?
- Tags: Newsletter Editor
- Discussion threads 2004-11-16
- Use this simple process to improve IT vendor selection
- When it's time to spend a big chunk of your IT budget on a new purchase, you need to systematically map out the requirements of your project or upgrade so that you make the best vendor selection. In Episode #4 of Sanity Savers for IT Executives,...
- Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Information Technology, Vendor Selection, Strategy, Management, sanity savers
- Videos 2008-04-29
- VoIP Vendor Selection Checklist
- Find out how our Vendor Selection Checklist: VoIP can help you choose the VoIP vendor that's right for your organization. This download is available for free as part of a TechRepublic Pro membership.
- Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Telephony, VOIP, Telecommunications, Networking
- Download resources 2004-03-18
- Preparing for a vendor negotiation
- In this week's Application Developer Management newsletter, author Scott Withrow describes the research he did in order to prepare an employer for a vendor negotitation.How do you approach a vendor negotiation? If you have ever been ill-prepared for a negotiation meeting, what did you learn from that experience? What do...
- Tags: Application Developer Management newsletter, it management, negotiation, Newsletter Editor, vendor negotiation
- Discussion threads 2004-10-05
- Voice Over IP Pack
- The Voice Over IP VoIP Pack includes three Excel workbooks: the Gap Analysis Report, the Vendor Selection Checklist, and the Vendor Reference Questionnaire. These interactive tools are designed to help you identify any gaps in your current telecommunications needs and choose a vendor that will best meet your requirements. ...
- Tags: IP, Telephony, VOIP, Telecommunications, Networking
- Download resources 2005-06-16
- Client Firewalls Pack
- The Client Firewalls Pack includes four Excel workbooks: the Gap Analysis Report, the Vendor Selection Checklist, the Vendor Reference Questionnaire, and the Financial Scenario Planner. These tools are designed to help you identify any gaps in your current security needs and determine a vendor that will best meet your requirements....
- Tags: Gap Analysis, Vendor Selection, Client Firewalls Pack, Microsoft Excel, Firewalls, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, Networking
- Download resources 2005-06-07
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