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IT PROCUREMENT AND STRATEGIC SOURCING

Buy Your Technology with Confidence

Design, source, and implement your information and communications technology with help from trusted advisors and one centralized tool. 

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Overview

Purchase the right technology at the right price

When it comes to planning IT infrastructure, the process of deciding what you need, identifying which vendors to use, and negotiating the perfect contract can feel overwhelming. Many IT management consultancies charge big dollars for their advisory services. At vCom, we keep costs low for small and medium businesses so they can move their business initiatives forward. 

From vetting thousands of vendors to negotiating contracts and ensuring seamless integration, organizations grapple with the demands of efficient planning and procurement to sustain their technological infrastructure. For over 20 years, vCom experts have helped you get the tools you need quickly and within budgetwith no additional fees.

"vCom is a great resource, helping us service and source products, cutting costs, and improving our ability to deliver. We have accomplished more in the last 4 months with vCom than we had in the past 18 months."

- Jameson Wick, Director of IT Service Management, Wilbur-Ellis

IT Planning and Procurement Benefits

Proud to be an extension of your team

vCom Planning and Procurement provides a comprehensive solution for building a technology plan, sourcing the right vendor, and negotiating a great contract across SD-WAN, mobile devices, SaaS, UCaaS, cloud, and cybersecurity use cases.

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Optimized Costs

Get the most competitive price with an infrastructure audit, capacity planning, and expert advice to help you make the right purchasing decisions.

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Best Value and Solutions

Receive unbiased recommendations and solutions tailored to your specific technology needs from a vendor-agnostic partner.
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Personnel Relief

Alleviate the burden on your staff, fill skill gaps, and ensure continuity with a dedicated team that is ready to do it all so you don't have to.
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Better Understanding

Understand "the art of what's possible." Stay informed about current market conditions, key players, and where the technology is headed.

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Greater Visibility

See and manage all your proposals, quotes, vendors, and contracts in one place so you can eliminate surprises and address issues promptly.

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Increased Efficiency

Streamline planning and procurement processes, reducing complexity while saving time and resources.

Get to know our subject matter experts
and solution consultants

Our trusted advisors help you plan, source, and deliver a wide variety of technologies.

David Berg
Kris Shankar
Sally Smith
Adam Braden
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Daniel Blackmer
Jennifer Stark
Byron Molyneaux
Chad ODonnell
  • Years in Industry: 16
  • Certifications: Six Sigma, AOTMP TEM/MMS
  • Vertical Expertise: Security, Healthcare, Legal, Airline, Food Services
  • Specialization: Mobility and loT, Executive Reporting, Data Analysis, Sales Operations, Financial Analysis
  • Project Types: Wireless Migrations Between Carriers (500+ Lines), Solution Design for Large-Scale Deployments, Fleet Management, Wireless Internet Backup/Primary
David Berg
Technology Solutions Executive - Mobile and IoT
  • Years in Industry: 34
  • Certifications: BS (Telecom), MSEE, MBA Networks, Multi-orbit Satellites
  • Vertical Expertise: Banking, Healthcare, Industrial, Legal, Agriculture
  • Specialization: SD-WAN, IAAS, SDN, VNC, SIP WWAN Networking, Data Center, Wireline, Cloud, Mission-Critical
  • Project Types: SD-WAN, Public/Private
    IP Networks, MPLS/VPLS/DIA, Data
    Center and Cloud Migrations
Kris Shankar
Technology Solutions Executive - Network and Cloud
  • Years in Industry: 6
  • Certifications: Zoom, Nextiva, MACH, Networks
  • Vertical Expertise: Legal, Healthcare, Finance, Food Services, Non-Profit
  • Specialization: UCaaS, CCaaS, SaaS
  • Project Types: Prem-to-Cloud Migrations for PBX, Contact Centers and Software, Complex Hardware Engagements, Complex BOMs and Vendor-Specific Licensing
Sally Smith
Technology Solutions Executive - Collaboration and SaaS
  • Years in Industry: 16
  • Certifications: Zoom, RingCentral, Avaya, Polycom
  • Vertical Expertise: Legal, Healthcare, Finance, Food Services, Non-Profit
  • Specialization: UCaaS, CCaaS, SaaS
  • Project Types: Prem-to-Cloud Migrations for PBX, Contact Centers & Software, Complex Hardware Engagements, Complex BOMs and  Vendor-Specific Licensing
Adam Braden
Technology Solutions Executive - Collaboration and SaaS
  • Years in Industry: 34
  • Certifications: Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert (CCIE) in Security, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, GIAC Certified in Auditing CIS Controls
  • Vertical Expertise: Agriculture, Construction, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Finance, Government
  • Specialization: Network, Security,
    and Cloud 
  • Project Types: Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Cloud, SASE
Darrin Good
Technology Solutions Executive - Network, Security, and Cloud
  • Years in Industry: 15
  • Certifications: AOTMP TEM/MMS
  • Vertical Expertise: Agriculture, Construction, Healthcare, Finance, Food
    Services, Non-Profit
  • Specialization: Mobility and loT
  • Project Types: Wireless Migrations
    Between Carriers (500+ Lines), Telehealth, Fleet Management, Wireless Internet Backup/Primary
Daniel Blackmer
Technology Solutions Executive - Mobile and loT
  • Years in Industry: 23
  • Vertical Expertise: Finance, Healthcare, Legal, Manufacturing, Biotech, Technology, Agriculture, Transportation
  • Specialization: SD-WAN, SIP, Network Migrations, International Connectivity, Cloud Strategies
  • Project Types: Bandwidth Optimization, On-Net Connectivity, High-Resilience Diversity, Technology Migrations, Co-Location, and ROl Analysis

 

Jennifer Stark
Technology Solutions Executive - Network and Cloud
  • Years in Industry: 26
  • Certifications: ITIL Foundations, CompTIA A+/Network+/Security+/Project+
  • Vertical Expertise: Financial, Legal, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Technology, Retail, Energy
  • Specialization: Cybersecurity,
    Network
  • Project Types: MPLS, DIA, SD-WAN, XDR/MDR/EDR, SASE, Physical Security, Storage, Datacenter, BCP/ DR, Information Security Program (ISP) Development, Audit and Compliance
Byron Molyneaux
Technology Solutions Executive - Network and Cloud
  • Years in Industry: 25
  • Certifications: Cisco Security/Voice, Router & Switch, Talkdesk, Microsoft CE/EA, Dialpad
  • Vertical Expertise: Healthcare, Finance, Food Services, Manufacturing
  • Specialization: UCaaS, CCaaS, SaaS, Security, Prem-to-Cloud Migrations
  • Project Types: Prem-to-Cloud Migrations for PBX, Contact Centers, Software, and Complex Security and Licensing Enterprise Engagements
Chad O'Donnell
Technology Solutions Executive - Collaboration and SaaS
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IT SOLUTION DESIGN

Design a best-fit solution to meet your current and future needs

You may know what you want, but do you know how to build it? Our subject matter experts collaborate with your team to create a personalized buyer's journey for every one of your IT projects, identifying requirements and designing a best-fit solution. We begin by conducting an audit of your current operations and managing the tedious RFP process behind the scenes so you don't have to.

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IT SOURCING

Compare pricing and place orders across multiple vendors

Next, it's time to source your project. Our live vManager Marketplace makes it easy to find the tools you need at a price that stays within budget. Plus, you can initiate tasks such as online ordering, approval workflows, and more all within the platform. When you meet with our team, you'll explore our custom pricing catalog and vendor availability finder to source the tools that are right for you.

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IT CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

Let the experts do the negotiating on your behalf

Finally, work with our team to negotiate and manage your contracts with ease. We leverage decades of industry knowledge to draft terms that are fair and favorable to your business. Everything you need to referencefrom contracts and network diagrams to exhibits and service ordersare safely and centrally located in our vManager platform. 

CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS

Get real results with software and services that meet you where you are

vCom is a great resource, helping us service and source products, cutting costs, and improving our ability to deliver. We have accomplished more in the last 4 months with vCom than we had in the past 18 months.

Jameson Wick
Director of IT Service Management, Wilbur-Ellis

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Planning and Procurement

Frequently asked questions

What is procurement planning, and why is it important?

Procurement planning (also known as strategic IT sourcing) services help businesses like yours identify what needs to be purchased, when it needs to be purchased, and the best way to procure it. Planning and procurement is essential to your business success because it ensures the timely availability of assets and services, optimizes resources, and minimizes risks.

How do I determine the procurement strategy for an IT project?

Our team of subject matter experts work with your team on an individualized basis to evaluate factors such as project requirements, market conditions, budget constraints, risk management, and your organization's procurement policies. Together, we come up with a solution that serves your needs today and scales with you as you grow.

How do you help identify and select the best suppliers?

We identify the best providers through market research; evaluate them based on criteria such as price, quality, reliability, and compliance; and use a structured process such as RFPs or RFQs (request for quotes) to select the right provider for you. Every customer receives a customized buyer's journey analysis specific to their business.

What is the role of a vCom Technology Solutions Executive?

The job of a vCom Technology Solutions Executive (also known as a Solution Consultant) is to create the overall technical vision for a specific solution to a business problem. They are subject matters experts or advisors that help you design, shop for, and implement new technologies.

How can we optimize costs in the IT procurement process?

Lowering overhead costs is vital to your business growth. Our team works with you to optimize IT costs by negotiating better prices, leveraging bulk purchasing, exploring alternative providers, and implementing cost-effective procurement strategies such as just-in-time (JIT) purchasing.

How can software improve the IT procurement process?

Software, like vManager, streamline the procurement by automating processes, improving transparency, and enhancing data analysis. Our planning and procurement experts show you how to leverage our platform to enhance your internal operations for better provider management and quicker adoption of new technology.

Do you have an IT marketplace?

Yes. vCom has one of the best and the only live marketplace that makes it easy to find, buy and deploy network, mobile, and hardware commodities. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to your IT planning and procurement questions

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What is procurement planning, and why is it important?

Procurement planning helps businesses like yours identify what needs to be purchased when it needs to be purchased, and the best way to procure it. Planning and procurement is essential to your business' success because it ensures the timely availability of goods and services, optimizes resources, and minimizes risks.

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How do I determine the procurement strategy for an IT project?

Our team of subject matter experts will work with your team on an individualized basis to evaluate factors such as project requirements, market conditions, budget constraints, risk management, and your organization's procurement policies to come up with a solution that serves your needs today and scales with you as you grow.

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How do you help identify and select the best suppliers?

We'll help you identify the best providers through market research, evaluate them based on criteria such as price, quality, reliability, and compliance, and use a structured process like RFPs or RFQs (Request for Quotes) to select the provider that's right for you.

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How can we optimize costs in the procurement process?

Lowering overhead costs is vital to your business' growth. Our team will work with you to optimize IT costs by negotiating better prices, leveraging bulk purchasing, exploring alternative providers, and implementing cost-effective procurement strategies like just-in-time (JIT) purchasing.

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How can technology improve the procurement process?

Technology streamlines procurement by automating processes, improving transparency, and enhancing data analysis. Our planning and procurement experts will show you how to enhance your internal operations for better provider management and quicker adoption of new technology.

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How do you ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements?

Based on your industry, we'll evaluate relevant laws and regulations, including GDPR and HIPAA, outline compliance measures in your contract, and provide regular audits or reports.

What technologies can vCom help procure?

We can help you plan, source and deliver a wide variety of technologies, including network, mobile and IoT, collaboration, cloud, hardware and SaaS.