Resources
Plain-language guides written by the SwitchU procurement desk — the same thinking we apply when we run a review, published so you can use it whether or not you ever work with us.
Connection types explained honestly, how to size bandwidth, the contract terms that bite, and a 10-point buying checklist.
Read the guide →Why auto-renewals quietly cost money, the 6-month renewal timeline, and how to walk into a renewal conversation prepared.
Read the guide →How to evaluate cloud voice and unified communications platforms, what to ask vendors, and the contract terms that trip up most buyers.
Read the guide →A plain-language framework for assessing your threat surface, comparing managed security options, and buying protection that fits your risk profile.
Read the guide →What SD-WAN actually does, how it differs from MPLS, and the questions to ask before signing a multi-year network contract.
Read the guide →How to scope managed IT services, evaluate MSP proposals, and structure SLAs so you get the response times and coverage your business needs.
Read the guide →How to define requirements, evaluate vendors, manage contracts, and avoid the most common technology buying mistakes.
Read the guide →What SD-WAN actually is, when it makes sense for a multi-location business — and when it does not — without the vendor jargon.
Read the guide →How to design, source, and manage connectivity across multiple locations — consistent performance, coordinated contracts, and failover where it matters.
Read the guide →How to design and source backup connectivity for business locations — technology options, failover design, and sizing backup bandwidth.
Read the guide →A practical security baseline for business environments — network security, access controls, endpoint protection, vendor risk, and incident readiness.
Read the guide →A practical approach to reducing the number of technology vendors your business manages — without losing service quality or visibility.
Read the guide →More Guides Coming
We publish guides as we finish them, not on a content calendar. More topics are in progress — check back or reach out if there is a specific area you want covered.
Reading is optional. If you would rather have the procurement desk do the work, start a request or book a review.