Buying Supporting Maintaining Software And Equipment

Author : Gay Gordon-Byrne
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Computer systems
ISBN : OCLC:893419220

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Buying, Supporting, Maintaining Software and Equipment by Gay Gordon-Byrne Pdf

This book will help readers better control the negotiation of their IT products and services and, ultimately, better manage the lifecycle of those purchases. It supplies an inside look at the methods and goals of vendors and their contracts. The text is set up to follow the way most people experience technology products and contracting decisions; it explains the significance of decisions made at the time of product selection and details what to focus on when negotiating service and support agreements, describing how to use purchase orders to negotiate more favorable agreements. It covers: product acquisition, support, and maintenance; examines hardware and software warranty and support models; considers finance and accounting issues for maintenance and support; spells out technology product details; explains postwarranty support and maintenance; and provides the understanding to better negotiate with vendor sales teams. Illustrating the types of problems typically experienced during product use, the book describes how to manage support and maintenance issues for the long term. --

Author : Gay Gordon-Byrne
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2014-06-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781040078099

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Buying, Supporting, Maintaining Software and Equipment by Gay Gordon-Byrne Pdf

Describing how to avoid common vendor traps, Buying, Supporting, Maintaining Software and Equipment: An IT Manager's Guide to Controlling the Product Lifecycle will help readers better control the negotiation of their IT products and services and, ultimately, better manage the lifecycle of those purchases. The book supplies an inside look at the methods and goals of vendors and their contracts-which are almost always in conflict with end-user goals. The text is set up to follow the way most people experience technology products and contracting decisions. It begins by explaining the significance of the decisions made at the time of product selection. It details what you need to focus on when negotiating service and support agreements and describes how to use purchase orders to negotiate more favorable agreements. Covers product acquisition, support, and maintenance Examines hardware and software warranty and support models Considers finance and accounting issues for maintenance and support Spells out technology product details Explains postwarranty support and maintenance Provides the understanding to better negotiate with vendor sales teams Illustrating the types of problems typically experienced during product use, the book describes how to better control the useful life of your equipment. It supplies tips on how to avoid excessive charges from predatory vendors and concludes by delving into issues of product end of life. Explaining how to manage support and maintenance issues for the long term, this book provides the understanding you need to make sure you are more knowledgeable about the products and services your organization needs than the vendor teams with whom you are negotiating.

Author : Gay Gordon-Byrne
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2014-06-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781482232790

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Buying, Supporting, Maintaining Software and Equipment by Gay Gordon-Byrne Pdf

Describing how to avoid common vendor traps, Buying, Supporting, Maintaining Software and Equipment: An IT Manager's Guide to Controlling the Product Lifecycle will help readers better control the negotiation of their IT products and services and, ultimately, better manage the lifecycle of those purchases. The book supplies an inside look at the methods and goals of vendors and their contracts-which are almost always in conflict with end-user goals. The text is set up to follow the way most people experience technology products and contracting decisions. It begins by explaining the significance of the decisions made at the time of product selection. It details what you need to focus on when negotiating service and support agreements and describes how to use purchase orders to negotiate more favorable agreements. Covers product acquisition, support, and maintenance Examines hardware and software warranty and support models Considers finance and accounting issues for maintenance and support Spells out technology product details Explains postwarranty support and maintenance Provides the understanding to better negotiate with vendor sales teams Illustrating the types of problems typically experienced during product use, the book describes how to better control the useful life of your equipment. It supplies tips on how to avoid excessive charges from predatory vendors and concludes by delving into issues of product end of life. Explaining how to manage support and maintenance issues for the long term, this book provides the understanding you need to make sure you are more knowledgeable about the products and services your organization needs than the vendor teams with whom you are negotiating.

Author : William L. Tetlow
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Reference
ISBN : UOM:39015011047449

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Using Microcomputers for Planning and Management Support by William L. Tetlow Pdf

Author : Aspen Reference Group,Antosz
Publisher : Aspen Publishers
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0834209047

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Health Care Software Sourcebook 1997 by Aspen Reference Group,Antosz Pdf

Newly expanded and updated to include over 1,000 software products, this latest edition is organized for easy reference by all health care providers and payers. Information for each product includes hardware requirements, memory and disk space needs, operating system and language, equipment required/supported, training, maintenance and technical support available, prices, installation history and a brief description. Complete vendor addresses and phone numbers are provided, plus a comprehensive tool For The first step in evaluating and selecting software.

Author : Joseph Phillips
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 566 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0072232021

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IT Project Management by Joseph Phillips Pdf

Teaches the reader how to complete IT projects on time, stay within budget, and prepare for CompTIA's IT Project+ certification exam.

Author : Aspen Reference Group
Publisher : Aspen Publishers
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 083421038X

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Health Care Software Sourcebook, 1999 by Aspen Reference Group Pdf

Describes some 1,100 software packages for use in all aspects of health care. Products are grouped by application in 23 categories, such as information systems, decision support, financial management, case management, medical records, radiology, staff education, and library reference materials. Entr

Author : Arjan J. Weele
Publisher : Intrepid Traveler
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : PSU:000047063655

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Purchasing and Supply Chain Management by Arjan J. Weele Pdf

This text introduces readers to the key principles underlying purchasing and supply chain management. It provides them with an in-depth discussion of purchasing and supply issues both from a strategic and managerial perspective.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 894 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Health services administration
ISBN : IND:30000120186030

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Health Care Software Sourcebook & IT Buyer's Guide by Anonim Pdf

Author : Kenneth C. Laudon,Jane Price Laudon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 694 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Business enterprises
ISBN : NWU:35556035031384

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Essentials of Management Information Systems by Kenneth C. Laudon,Jane Price Laudon Pdf

This text contains a wealth of pedagogical features to facilitate student comprehension, which aid in reviewing and reinforcing key concepts, as well as promoting problem-solving skills.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Transportation
ISBN : NWU:35556025444050

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Unified Planning Work Program by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Electronic data processing
ISBN : UOM:39076000891197

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Critical Issues in Information Processing Management and Technology by Anonim Pdf

Author : David H. Longstreet
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Computers
ISBN : UOM:39015018855133

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Software Maintenance and Computers by David H. Longstreet Pdf

Management issues; Maintenance, repair, and testing; Case studies; Automated tools; Conclusions; Annotated references.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 836 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Business
ISBN : UVA:X000610989

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Data Processing Digest by Anonim Pdf

Author : American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UCSD:31822034035865

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Membership Directory by American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Pdf