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The Right Technology Advisor For Wholesale Pricing, Consulting, and Custom Cloud Solutions By Sonya
How to Select the Right Technology Advisor For Wholesale Pricing, Consulting, and Custom Cloud Solutions
By Sonya Z. Meline
freePRnow.com, 7/01/2020 -
For your organization to thrive, you will inevitably rely on technology. Unfortunately, there are so many tech-providers to choose from and each vendor has hidden secrets that don’t just get revealed until after you make the purchase. You need to try things out or do costly proof of concepts (POCs) before you know what to expect.Enter: The advisor and wholesale distributor combo. From here on out we will call them “wholesale advisors.”These wholesale advisors can help you get the best service and prices on a variety of solutions from Cyber Security, Managed Services, Managed Infrastructure, SaaS such as CRM, ERP, and EHR. Also, you can expect a better experience when sourcing enhanced connectivity with Internet and SD-Wan and even Cloud Services like Unified Communications and Desktop-as-a-Service. The list of technology services, with the right wholesale advisor, can literally fill volumes.Selecting the right match will allow you access to great deals on the big brands like VMWare, Cisco, Microsoft, and AWS. However, and perhaps even more important, are the connections and knowledge the wholesale advisor has for lesser known firms who service niche markets and have offerings tailored to your needs.So, you already know how important it is to work with a wholesale technology advisor. You have got projects and technology needs in mind. Perhaps you’re even considering crafting a succinct, yet powerful, RFP or RFI to get started in locating the right services for your firm. All that is left to do is select the right advisor!But there are dozens of advisory firms out there, so how do you ensure your advisor can deliver?Follow this five-step guide to learn how.1. Aim for wisdom and stability.Select an advisory firm who has been around a while. I always suggest working with a firm that has been around for 15 or more years so you know they can survive a downturn and are not going anywhere if things get tough. Firms who have survived the 2008 downturn, are better poised to withstand the current economic uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus, and better poised as consultants to help you do the same!2. Go for a track record of success.You don’t want to be someone’s guinea pig. Every decision you make now will have a ripple effect on your organization. Make sure your wholesale advisor can deliver testimonials or key account references who are in your same, or similar, industry. When you want to share some good news, I’ll bet you're tempted to tell as many people as possible. You want everyone to hear about it, right? So, wouldn’t the good news of technology innovations at wholesale pricing be the same?3. Ensure they eat their own dog food.This crass saying is an inside joke in the advisor community. It refers to the idea that before you sell something, make sure you have tried it and believe in it. Ensure the advisors you work with have tested and vetted the solutions they are bringing to the table. Ask them about their experience, the types of vendors they work with, and don’t hesitate to ask them if they have tried the solutions themselves.3. 10 Minutes of Detective Works Pays OffNext, it’s time to spend a few minutes of digging on your wholesale advisor and the company they represent. On LinkedIn, search both their company page and the individual advisor. This will be helpful to understand more about them.If you find the advisor has hopped from company to company, chances are they might be just as irritating to work with as
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