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Dealing with service providers can be challenging. How do you wade though the myriad of offerings and make sure you get the most bandwidth for your buck? Our resources can help.
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Renegotiate with providers before it's too late

(22 Jun 2004)

It's time to dust off those old service provider contracts and start hunting for bargains. According to a recent brief by the Stamford, Conn.-based research firm, Gartner Inc., network service providers are about to engage in another round of price wars, which means it's a good time to renegotiate. But like any sale, this one won't last forever.

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