What Makes For A Great Managed Service Contract?

Benchmark Your Managed Services Contract

Managed Services is a complex business with many variables from staff expertise, to billing models, to the control of risk. This makes getting the best contract about much more than simply getting the best price. With this assessment you will receive a fast analysis of what you should be paying based on the services you require. You will learn:

• If you have the opportunity for significant savings
• How to get services that match your exact requirements
• Ways you can cut through managed services provider confusion 

Get The Right Services, With No Suprises

Vendors don’t always make it clear the exact services you will receive. More to the point, your words may be the same but the definitions may be very different. Before you dive in with a new vendor, or renew your existing contract, ensure that you’ve checked every box on the scorecard.

• What is the “Market” Rate? – Understand what others pay for similar managed services.
• How Do I Match My Needs to the Market? – Understand the cost trade-offs for vendor services by matching a detailed analysis of your needs and against what’s available at given price points.
• Who Leads Negotiations? – Arm yourself with pricing data, market knowledge on today’s deals, new billing models, and today’s best contract structures before you sit down with your vendor