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32 Ways to Save Money
- 1. Keep engineering resources in-house
- 2. Check lead times before you specify
- 3. Use manufacturer approved memory products
- 4. Don’t specify new products too early
- 5. Don’t buy future proof technology
- 6. Buy 2 spares for mission critical networks
- 7. Have kit ready for plug and play
- 8. Change your network manufacturer
- 9. Seek a second opinion
- 10. Never accept 1st trade-in price
- 11. Buy end of life products refurbished
- 12. Buy peripherals from your hardware supplier
- 13. Choose a reliable supplier
- 14. Don’t outsource
- 15. Exploit manufacturers promotions
- 16. Use surplus new
- 17. Recycle existing network parts
- 18. Sell redundant network hardware on consignment
- 19. Buy refurbished kit from the manufacturer
- 20. Reduce purchasing new equipment
- 21. Use a dealer that's less than 4 hours away
- 22. Plan ahead
- 23. Exploit manufacturers trade-ins
- 24. Use serial number tracking
- 25. Rent to buy
- 26. Opt for sparing on less critical areas
- 27. Use original & OEM & 3rd party
- 28. Reduce maintenance costs
- 29. Use refurbished spares
- 30. Buy fully tested hardware
- 31. Check viability of new equipment
- 32. Buy third-party
