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| Choosing
the Right IT Suppliers and Using Them Right |
Get
More from Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and Telecommunications
Company (Telco)
 There
are various services offered by Irish Internet Service Providers and
Telcos (telecommunications companies) and these change constantly;
such is the dynamic aspect of the marketplace! It’s competitive
out there and with the introduction of ADSL for some and satellite
for many, our options are broadening by the day.
The key to driving the best deal is to be informed about the marketplace
(register
for the Enterprise Ireland eBusiness ezine, which runs regular features
on the latest options). The Appendices contain a description of the
various telecommunications possibilities. The “How to” guide
on “Choosing an ISP” in the CD outlines certain aspects
of ISPrelated terminology, technical background and general service
packages that you can get up-to-speed on straight away.
One final piece of advice:
Trust and fairness are key issues in any long-term relationship.
At the outset, ask yourself: can I trust the proposed vendor not to
sell me unnecessary bells and whistles? Can I trust the independent
consultant not to overcomplicate things in order to maximise his or
her fee earning days? If in doubt, pick someone else. This works both
ways: you need to treat them fairly also.
Also
available on this CD
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There
is a database
of eBusiness/IT consultants and suppliers on the Enterprise
Ireland eBusiness Site (you must be online to access this)
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