Vendor Relationship Management

Purchasing new software, hardware, or other tools can be one of the most challenging parts of being an IT leader. It involves a lot of moving parts, including:

• Making a business case for investment
• Budgeting
• Future-proofing
• Evaluating SLAs and contracts
• And so much more that can give you a headache

But, vendor relationships don't always have to be stressful! There are ways to turn those painful procurement and maintenance processes and make them beneficial for both parties. We'll be going over some of the ways that you can evaluate vendors before purchasing, what to look out for during onboarding, and how to maintain vendor relationships so that you get what you need.

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