IT PROCUREMENT AND STRATEGIC SOURCING
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Design, source, and implement your information and communications technology with help from trusted advisors and one centralized tool.
Overview
Purchase the right technology at the right price
When it comes to planning IT infrastructure, the process of deciding what you need, identifying which vendors to use, and negotiating the perfect contract can feel overwhelming. Many IT management consultancies charge big dollars for their advisory services. At vCom, we keep costs low for small and medium businesses so they can move their business initiatives forward.
From vetting thousands of vendors to negotiating contracts and ensuring seamless integration, organizations grapple with the demands of efficient planning and procurement to sustain their technological infrastructure. For over 20 years, vCom experts have helped you get the tools you need quickly and within budget—with no additional fees.
IT Planning and Procurement Benefits
Proud to be an extension of your team
vCom Planning and Procurement provides a comprehensive solution for building a technology plan, sourcing the right vendor, and negotiating a great contract across SD-WAN, mobile devices, SaaS, UCaaS, cloud, and cybersecurity use cases.
Optimized Costs
Get the most competitive price with an infrastructure audit, capacity planning, and expert advice to help you make the right purchasing decisions.
Best Value and Solutions
Personnel Relief
Better Understanding
Understand "the art of what's possible." Stay informed about current market conditions, key players, and where the technology is headed.
Greater Visibility
See and manage all your proposals, quotes, vendors, and contracts in one place so you can eliminate surprises and address issues promptly.
Increased Efficiency
Streamline planning and procurement processes, reducing complexity while saving time and resources.
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and solution consultants
Our trusted advisors help you plan, source, and deliver a wide variety of technologies.
IT SOLUTION DESIGN
Design a best-fit solution to meet your current and future needs
You may know what you want, but do you know how to build it? Our subject matter experts collaborate with your team to create a personalized buyer's journey for every one of your IT projects, identifying requirements and designing a best-fit solution. We begin by conducting an audit of your current operations and managing the tedious RFP process behind the scenes so you don't have to.
IT SOURCING
Compare pricing and place orders across multiple vendors
Next, it's time to source your project. Our live vManager Marketplace makes it easy to find the tools you need at a price that stays within budget. Plus, you can initiate tasks such as online ordering, approval workflows, and more all within the platform. When you meet with our team, you'll explore our custom pricing catalog and vendor availability finder to source the tools that are right for you.
IT CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Let the experts do the negotiating on your behalf
Finally, work with our team to negotiate and manage your contracts with ease. We leverage decades of industry knowledge to draft terms that are fair and favorable to your business. Everything you need to reference—from contracts and network diagrams to exhibits and service orders—are safely and centrally located in our vManager platform.
CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS
Get real results with software and services that meet you where you are
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to your IT planning and procurement questions
What is procurement planning, and why is it important?
Procurement planning helps businesses like yours identify what needs to be purchased when it needs to be purchased, and the best way to procure it. Planning and procurement is essential to your business' success because it ensures the timely availability of goods and services, optimizes resources, and minimizes risks.
How do I determine the procurement strategy for an IT project?
Our team of subject matter experts will work with your team on an individualized basis to evaluate factors such as project requirements, market conditions, budget constraints, risk management, and your organization's procurement policies to come up with a solution that serves your needs today and scales with you as you grow.
How do you help identify and select the best suppliers?
We'll help you identify the best providers through market research, evaluate them based on criteria such as price, quality, reliability, and compliance, and use a structured process like RFPs or RFQs (Request for Quotes) to select the provider that's right for you.
How can we optimize costs in the procurement process?
Lowering overhead costs is vital to your business' growth. Our team will work with you to optimize IT costs by negotiating better prices, leveraging bulk purchasing, exploring alternative providers, and implementing cost-effective procurement strategies like just-in-time (JIT) purchasing.
How can technology improve the procurement process?
Technology streamlines procurement by automating processes, improving transparency, and enhancing data analysis. Our planning and procurement experts will show you how to enhance your internal operations for better provider management and quicker adoption of new technology.
How do you ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements?
Based on your industry, we'll evaluate relevant laws and regulations, including GDPR and HIPAA, outline compliance measures in your contract, and provide regular audits or reports.
What technologies can vCom help procure?
We can help you plan, source and deliver a wide variety of technologies, including network, mobile and IoT, collaboration, cloud, hardware and SaaS.
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