{"id":6751,"date":"2025-02-11T11:41:11","date_gmt":"2025-02-11T16:41:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/?p=6751"},"modified":"2025-02-11T11:41:11","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T16:41:11","slug":"tech-talks-spend-up-to-60-90-less-on-it-hardware-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/tech-talks-spend-up-to-60-90-less-on-it-hardware-maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"Tech Talks: Spend up to 60-90% less on IT hardware, maintenance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"361\"><em data-renderer-mark=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6752\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/it-repair-tools-hardware-stock-photo-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Wrench and screwdriver icons in a circle against a circuit board background, representing IT infrastructure services.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/it-repair-tools-hardware-stock-photo-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/it-repair-tools-hardware-stock-photo-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/it-repair-tools-hardware-stock-photo-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/it-repair-tools-hardware-stock-photo-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/it-repair-tools-hardware-stock-photo-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/it-repair-tools-hardware-stock-photo.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>To serve as technology consultants to our clients, we need to stay up to speed with the latest IT trends and solutions. To achieve that, our team of IT experts attends weekly training sessions. Our Tech Talks blog series offers a snapshot of these educational<\/em> <em data-renderer-mark=\"true\">sessions.<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"632\">A video game developer based in the U.S. with over 2,200 employees and more than $6 billion in revenue wanted to upgrade their network with the latest Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches. However, due to supply chain issues in the aftermath of the pandemic, the lead time for the equipment was more than 400 days.<\/p>\n<p>To procure the switches, the company\u2019s senior network engineer turned to <a class=\"cc-1rn59kg\" title=\"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/managed-infrastructure.html\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/managed-infrastructure.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-testid=\"link-with-safety\" data-renderer-mark=\"true\">IT infrastructure<\/a> services in our portfolio. Thanks to strong partnerships and multiple channels, the game developer received 88 units of 9300 switches within just three weeks.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to stop worrying about hardware, you should consider working with a third-party IT infrastructure services provider. Outsourcing procurement and maintenance can help you source high-quality equipment while minimizing downtime and slashing maintenance costs.<\/p>\n<h2>IT infrastructure services: Key elements and benefits<\/h2>\n<p>With the right IT infrastructure solution provider, you can build and maintain an optimal network without going over budget. Note: These offerings are best suited for larger companies looking to reduce maintenance bills.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ak-ul\" data-indent-level=\"1\">\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"1750\"><strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">Hardware procurement: <\/strong>Source everything you need for your network. New, certified and pre-owned equipment is available via various channels. Stop stressing about supply chain issues with $150+ million in inventory ready for same-day shipping.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ak-ul\" data-indent-level=\"2\">\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"1997\">Networking<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2011\">Routers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2022\">Switches<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2034\">Optics and cabling<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2056\">Storage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2067\">Wireless<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2080\">Telephony<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2094\">Servers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2105\">Security<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2121\"><strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">Data center maintenance: <\/strong>You can potentially save 60 to 90 percent with a hybrid maintenance approach; experts can determine which devices to keep on original equipment manufacturer (OEM) support and which are better suited for third-party maintenance. Plus, you\u2019re guaranteed timely replacements from over 400 depots worldwide.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ak-ul\" data-indent-level=\"2\">\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2454\">Real-time incident management services<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2496\">Standard and customized service level agreements (SLAs)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2555\">Expert input to uncover operating expenditure (OpEx) waste<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2620\"><strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">Professional services: <\/strong>Supplement your in-house team with experienced engineers.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ak-ul\" data-indent-level=\"2\">\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2704\">Wireless site surveys<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2729\">Hardware staging<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2749\">Smart hands<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2765\">Technology transformation and migration<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2808\">Installation, moves, adds, changes and disposals<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2860\">One-off IT projects<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2886\">These services cover top brands:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ak-ul\" data-indent-level=\"1\">\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2922\">Cisco<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2931\">Dell<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2939\">Fortinet<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2951\">Palo Alto Networks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2973\">Hewlett Packard Enterprise<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"3003\">And more<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"3016\">Our trusted <a class=\"cc-1rn59kg\" title=\"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/trusted-advisor.html\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/trusted-advisor.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-testid=\"link-with-safety\" data-renderer-mark=\"true\">technology advisors<\/a> can help if you want to explore <a class=\"cc-1rn59kg\" title=\"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/managed-it-services.html\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/managed-it-services.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-testid=\"link-with-safety\" data-renderer-mark=\"true\">managed IT services<\/a> for your business. 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