Use Case
Plan connectivity across multiple locations.
Bring your locations, current services and renewal dates into one review. Compare options address by address and plan supplier changes around each site’s requirements and contract timing.
The problem
What multi-location connectivity drift looks like.
A mix of providers across sites
Different sites may have different providers, bills, support routes and contract terms. Put them in one inventory before deciding whether any arrangement should change.
Inconsistent performance standards
A service that suits one site may not fit another. Record the applications, capacity, reliability and support needs at each address before comparing supplier proposals.
Renewal dates that never land at the same time
Sites may have different end dates and notice terms. Confirm each agreement before planning a change, rather than treating the whole portfolio as one renewal event.
Check the backup plan at each site
A site that relies on one connection can lose access to internet-dependent payments, phones and cloud tools during an outage. Identify which systems need a backup connection and confirm how failover would work at each location.
How SwitchU helps
Multi-location connectivity as one project.
Portfolio inventory and contract mapping
Use the worksheet to list the services and contract details you know for each site. Mark unknown speed, cost or notice terms for confirmation with the current supplier.
Address-by-address market analysis
Define the requirement for each site, then request supplier confirmation of address-specific options, capacity, pricing, terms and installation. Compare only options that meet the site’s essential needs.
Phased transition around contract timing
Sequence any proposed changes against confirmed notice dates, supplier lead times and cutover needs. The buyer and supplier approve the actual change plan for each site.
One renewal calendar for the whole portfolio
Keep each confirmed end date, notice deadline and decision owner visible in one planning calendar. Contract alignment is an option to evaluate, not an assumed outcome.
Planning worksheet
Start with one service inventory.
Use one row per service at each site. Record contract dates, notice deadlines, critical systems and installation constraints. Mark missing information as unknown and confirm notice requirements from the agreement.
Keep passwords, account numbers and payment details out of this worksheet. It is a planning aid, not a confirmation of supplier availability or installation timing.
Download the inventory worksheet (CSV)Common questions
What businesses usually ask.
Get started
Map your multi-location network.
Share your site count and the services you want reviewed. An advisor can help identify the missing contract and technical details before supplier options are requested. The review has no separate SwitchU procurement fee.
For the network side, see our SD-WAN solution page — and the multi-location network guide walks through the planning decisions in depth.