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In this economy, buying new equipment may not be an option due to budget constraints, overall company cutbacks, and the necessity to stretch every budget dollar possible. So how do you maintain your network’s optimal functionality – or build out your network – given these challenges? Pre-owned network equipment may be the answer you are looking for.
As manufacturers bring their newest products to the market each year, not all new features will be relevant to your company. If your company will not benefit from the newest features then you may end up spending more than what is actually necessary for your network. In fact, companies that do not require latest-generation equipment can realize cost savings of 50 to 95 percent by purchasing pre-owned equipment.
Keeping up with technology and ensuring the operational efficiency of your existing network are common issues. To combat these issues, buy up-to-date technology at a more favorable price. Depending on the equipment requirements (switches, routers, power equipment, etc.), spending less on pre-owned equipment reduces costs and increases the return on your investment. The same functions can still be performed on either refurbished or completely new networks. After all, a switch is still a switch, whether it is new or refurbished.
Communication equipment such as routers and switches can have a technology life of 10 to 15 years. New, advanced technology comes with the latest features and often increased capacity, however, if your company requires equipment that functions well, and that equipment meets your network functionality needs, pre-owned equipment will likely be a better option for you.
Tips in Ensuring You Receive the Best Equipment for The Lowest Price
Procurement Managers will avoid problems with vendors of qualified, pre-owned equipment when they know what questions to ask and consider only equipment that has been inspected, tested, maintained, stored, and shipped properly. To ensure you choose a reliable vendor for your equipment purchases, make sure:
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The equipment is available timely to meet your needs |
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The equipment comes with a warranty and quality assurance guarantee |
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The vendor has a positive reputation known for delivering on its promises, has a technical customer support team and establishes partnerships with its customers |
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The vendor maintains their own extensive inventory, rather than requiring the customer to work through a broker. |
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The inventory is diverse, consisting of multiple manufacturers to allow the flexibility to offer a number of cost-effective options. Alternate brands may be a better fit for your particular network need. |
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The equipment goes through comprehensive certification process, including physical inspection, full product testing, refurbishment, warehousing and packaging. |
Pre-owned network equipment provides those companies an opportunity to cut costs, expand their network, and maintain high levels of quality – all for a fraction of the cost of new equipment. Whether buying new or used networking equipment, the rules for achieving the highest rate of success are the same in the end: Know your technology requirements and pay for only the necessary upgrades needed to efficiently manage your network. After examining budget limitations, evaluate potential vendors, and chose one that will provide quality equipment at an affordable price.
American Communications offers new, pre-owned, and refurbished network communication equipment to Tier 1 nationwide carriers, Fortune 500 companies, and government entities. For a list of American Communications’ current inventory of network communication equipment, please click here.
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