As the landscape of work environments change, remote work becomes more popular; many companies have prioritized the need for solutions in their workspaces to handle scalability, flexibility, and the ability to work safely from anywhere at any time. That’s why Arbor Solutions has an expansive catalog of services offered to our clients to help with…
Is “new/open box” the same as “new”?
The Background: In a previous post, we took an overall look at the “used hardware” option for IT purchases. I reviewed the reasons for buying used and presented some concerns and considerations. One alternative option is the “new/open box” hardware. In this post, I will dive a bit deeper into this option, as well as…
Uncover hidden insights in your data – IBM Cognos Analytics
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Why should I buy new hardware when used is less money?
The Background: At least once a month, I get a customer request to compare pricing of “new” versus “used” hardware. Often this will be purely looking for a lower price, but it can also be due to needing features no longer available new. While the comparison can appear simply a price issue, other contributing factors…
Are there alternatives to IBM maintenance?
The Background: When working with customers on renewing their IBM hardware or software maintenance, the question often comes up “are there alternatives to IBM maintenance”? Customers who have been with IBM maintenance for decades will have a history and trust with IBM only, while newer generations of IT leaders will look at what else is…