Being in the consulting business we work with a variety of organizations. Some buy new hardware every 3 years and keep their OS up to date, while others go longer between upgrades. More often than not, the latter is the scenario that we run into. Management teams will neglect hardware at times especially in the…
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The story is common. It’s a Saturday evening or a holiday, and you’re having an issue with your IBM hardware. You know you have an IBM maintenance contract for the hardware. You’re not sure what the expiration date is, or specifically what’s covered on the contract. Sure, you can call 1-800-IBM-SERV (800-426-7378) and they will…
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