Why Bother?
Let’s face it, we’re all too busy. You've got enough on your plate. You probably just don’t have the time to deal with the entire process of another new IT buying project, let alone go through contract renewals every three to five years. And, should that agreement slip and auto-renew... again... then what? Who knows what you'll be paying. There's a reason most of those agreements are only a three-year term. Things change and usually in your favor, but only if you do something about it. For new projects and initiatives, it just gets far too daunting to keep up and think about all the details, minutia, and implications of going one way over another. And every time you go to the next step, there are another set of "branching" circumstances and details to manage.
We take care of all of that for you.
Process
Our process is simple. We gather your "vitals" and nail down all the who's, what's, where's, when's, why's, and how's of your project. Then we sift through our Supplier Portfolio to find the right companies to evaluate. Once we line them up, together we'll learn more about who they are, how they work, and what they offer. We'll get some initial pricing to help set the stage and expectations, schedule meetings, introductions, and demos, and help you to narrow down the list of bidders. Once we've got a shortlist, we'll dig in deep and make sure they are able to deliver. Then we'll make them duke-it-out to ensure you get the best solution at the best price.
We sit on your side of the table throughout the entire process to ask the right questions and help you navigate the purchasing process. We can, of course, customize our program to fit your specific needs. Remember that all solutions acquired from companies in the Cloud 9 Supplier Portfolio get our low price guarantee, leveraged buying power of thousands of other clients, complimentary project management, ongoing account management, and enhanced escalation support services.
The more solutions you acquire from the companies in the Cloud 9 Supplier Portfolio, the more we can help you.
Ever used a Financial Adviser or Insurance Agent?
We all need an edge, right? The right technology can be the differentiator for your business and make you stand out in the marketplace. There is a lot of talk today about how to turn the traditional, support-only role of IT into a revenue-generating role, or at least get a "seat at the table" by moving from a cost-center to a strategic asset of the revenue-generating departments. Let an impartial, unbiased, and full-service IT sourcing partner work on your behalf and free up your time. You can't possibly be expected to know everything that's out there. That's why you should rely on us. We help you do your job better. We make you look good. We'll help you find the right companies, solutions, and formulate strategies to digitally transform your organization. And, you'll get board-ready documentation and due diligence. We have over 250 carefully curated IT-related service providers in our Supplier Portfolio. We specialize in helping businesses invest in the right solutions and buy them from the right vendors. Work with a Cloud 9 strategic adviser who will review your needs, today.
The Better Way...
- Full-Service
- Industry Experts
- Impartial, Unbiased, Supplier-Neutral
- Vendor and solution agnostic
- Due Diligence built in: multiple bidders, all from one source
- Bidding, Evaluation, and Procurement process management
- Shield you from annoying sales people
- We sit on your side of the table as an extension of your team
- Final agreement is between you and the winning supplier
- Complimentary, multi-supplier Project Management
- Ongoing, complimentary, multi-supplier Account Management
- Enhanced Escalation Support
- Complete Vendor Lifecycle Management
