Advocate Networks assists our clients in implementing the plans and roadmap developed in the data center and IT infrastructure strategic planning stage. In most cases, clients engage Advocate Networks to complete this critical step to accelerate project results while their own staffs manage critical operations and responsibilities. The Advocate Networks team has experience sourcing enterprise Wide Area Networks (WANs), corporate Wi-Fi network systems, Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and contact center systems, data center and co-location services, and a wide range of IT infrastructure systems.
Data Center and IT Infrastructure Sourcing Preparation
Prior to the kickoff of a competitive sourcing event, Advocate Networks helps you prepare by determining qualified vendors, and customizing the competitive procurement process based on your exact needs. We also coach key client stakeholders involved in the sourcing process.
Data Center and IT Infrastructure Competitive Sourcing Management
Advocate Networks has successfully managed more than 300 competitive sourcing projects for our enterprise telecom clients. Each project is tailored to your needs, timeline, and goals. Various approaches are available including direct negotiations and competitive request for proposal (RFP) management. The Advocate Networks proprietary process allows our clients to engage qualified vendors, present specific requirements, and obtain highly competitive proposals. Working with Advocate Networks, you will be able to develop and review comprehensive proposal analyses, then compare proposals versus industry best-in-class service levels, configurations, intervals, pricing, terms, and conditions. At that point we work with you to take the finalist vendors through a robust best and final contract negotiations process. Advocate Networks creates the most favorable scenario possible for our clients while protecting and often improving long term strategic vendor relationships.
Data Center and IT Infrastructure Implementation Management
After successfully completing a competitive sourcing event, Advocate Networks often collaborates with our clients to oversee the implementation of key data center and IT infrastructure systems. Clients often have resource constraints and choose to call on Advocate Networks for expert advice, since our staff will be completely familiar with your business needs, project goals, contracted vendors, and key stakeholders.
The Advocate Networks team has successfully led the implementation of:
- A 120-site global wide area network for a bio-sciences client
- A 2,000-square foot Tier 3 disaster recovery data center for a major financial services client
- An enterprise VoIP system and call center platform for a leading quick-service U.S. retailer
- A metro-Ethernet network for a major energy services provider
- An enterprise-class Wi-Fi system for a global software company
- Mobile users migration from single to multiple wireless service providers for several large corporations