Juggling Multiple Vendors
Procuring devices isn't as easy as it sounds. Technology is constantly evolving and changing. Keeping up with the latest hardware and software developments is a challenge. If you have relationships with the relevant OEMs or vendors, now is the time to leverage them. Not only does that give you negotiating power, but you also have access to information that can be pertinent, like how long the manufacturer plans to sell the device you've chosen for your solution. The last thing you need is for it to no longer be available right in the middle of your planned lifecycle.
Along with devices, your procurement plan must include gathering all the needed peripherals and software licenses so they're available for your kitting and configuration team at the right time.
Juggling all the needed suppliers is often complicated and onerous for IT administrators. One of the advantages of partnering with a Mobile Managed Services Provider (MMSP) is that you get a single point of contact who develops and manages relationships with OEMs, software providers, and accessory distributors for you.
A key consideration when selecting your devices is to think about the environment where device will be used. Different working environments can ultimately dictate the types of devices you may need to choose, including hardware characteristics and specs such as the following:
Mobile solutions typically need to fit into your environment in a number of these different ways, so make sure you’re evaluating the right technologies for the job while balancing them against other end user needs.
Learn more about selecting devices for your solution in our first masterclass, How to Design Enterprise Mobile Solutions the Right Way.
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