Exploit manufacturers trade-ins
If you've been following this series of money-saving tips you'll know that I'm a big fan of redeploying and reusing network devices that are no longer suitable for front line work. Even I have to admit, however, that there will come a point at...
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Plan ahead
What will your network look like in ten years' time? 100 Gig to the desktop, with a 10 Terabyte backbone? Hi-def video apps for every user?If that sounds like a pipe dream, it's worth noting that right now the clever money says that...
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Use a dealer that's less than 4 hours away
I'm a big fan of ebay. My wife isn't so enthusiastic, though. Despite the fact that I've used the site to buy loads of great things and only had any problems on two occasions, it's those occasions she's quick to remind me about whenever I...
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Reduce purchasing new equipment
The economic downturn resulting from the global debt crisis of 2008 has made itself felt in all corners of the market, and its impact is on-going. For network managers it has meant slashed budgets as businesses and other organisations seek to...
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Buy refurbished kit from the manufacturer
When a network device is declared end-of-life its value on the used market typically plunges, drastically reducing the price it can command at resale. As a result, buying devices brand new shortly before they go end of life is a risky business...
Posted on by David Mayberry