BUSINESS INFORMATION SHEETS > INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY > NEEDS ANALYSIS > Purchasing IT (IT 6)
The right deal
You have decided what you need to computerise (see What should I computerise?, IT 5) and you know what you want to buy. The next decision is how to purchase it.
Quality and reliability in information technology come at a price. The cheapest sources tend to offer the lowest level of support. But if your business does not have sophisticated in-house IT skills, support may be the most important part of the deal.
This briefing covers:
- The golden rules of purchasing IT.
- The 'lifetime' cost of IT, including training.
- Upgrades, maintenance and warranties.
- The choice of suppliers.
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