IS Network Infrastructure Services Category Procurement Intelligence Report

A complete buyer's guide that provides comprehensive insights on IS Network Infrastructure Services category spend, spend growth and regional segmentation; in-depth price trends; negotiation levers and analysis of IS Network Infrastructure Services suppliers.

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IS Network Infrastructure Services is an essential part of the Specialist Software and Hardware category which includes all spend relating to the provision of non-common/bespoke software and hardware that are necessary for specific needs, and could not be used for other purposes.

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Strategic Sourcing Guide to IS Network Infrastructure Services Procurement

Overview

Several macro changes in the dynamics of overall Specialist Software and Hardware as well as IS Network Infrastructure Services procurement trends are poised to change the business practices and procurement thumb rules. Stringency in the regulatory norms pertaining to data protection and cybersecurity has increased compliance and security burden on suppliers. These additional costs have a potential to drive marginal increase in prices across the key geographies.

The ecosystem of IS Network Infrastructure Services is part of an industry which is developing a host of new transformative technologies. Billions of dollars are being invested into this industry, and companies are in cutthroat competition to discover the next game changing technology, hardware, software, and services.

Buyers are showing an inclination to onboard suppliers whose offerings span beyond IS Network Infrastructure Services. The practice brings in several advantages such as rationalization of supplier base, economies of scale and reduced category management cost.

Category managers need to take note of the potential of these developments and reassess the changes required in their procurement practices.

IS Network Infrastructure Services Procurement Best Practices

It has become imperative for category managers to remain as agile as possible in terms of their procurement practices. However, it is not always easy to quickly spot and implement alternative practices in a category like IS Network Infrastructure Services. To help quick decision making, this report advises on several procurement best practices that have worked well for category managers.

For example, Transferring to a new supplier can be often costly and can further get exacerbated by instances of vendor lock-ins. Buyers must scrutinize the offerings of service providers for any possibilities of vendor lock-ins and demand client testimonials from service providers to assess such possibilities. Watch out for products/services that are priced excessively low, as they can often result in costly lock-ins.

Procurement functions should develop custom processes to gain better visibility and involve IS Network Infrastructure Services suppliers early in the procurement process.

Developing a strong understanding of the potential vulnerabilities of service providers can help buyers limit their potential losses and also gives the bargaining power to demand services from more robust measures in the SLA.


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Risks in IS Network Infrastructure Services procurement

IS Network Infrastructure Services procurement managers also need to proactively identify and mitigate potential risks that can arise in the supply chain or contracts for IS Network Infrastructure Services procurement. Some examples include:


  • Natural disasters can sometimes impact the entire industry to a significant extent and disrupt supply chains. For example, during the floods that ravaged Thailand in 2011, many electronic manufacturing facilities were flooded and the prices of peripherals shot up by more than 100%
  • When requirements of the buyers are not absolutely clear or usage patterns are not stable or predictable, suppliers often build in \"cost buffers\" for unforeseen risks due to a lack of complete understanding on buyer's requirements. This increases the risk of overspending on IS Network Infrastructure Services
  • An increase in the integration of IT systems is amplifying the risk of cyberattacks and theft of sensitive data

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Who should read this report

  • The report is intended to serve as a one-stop reference guide for IS Network Infrastructure Services procurement strategy and offers a perfect blend of category basics with deep-dive category data and insights. Therefore, it is ideal for category beginners looking for “IS Network Infrastructure Services: Procurement Report 101” as well as for category experts actively tracking the global IS Network Infrastructure Services procurement market.

     

    You may have just initiated your research to design a winning IS Network Infrastructure Services procurement strategy, or you may be a category expert looking for strategic insights and updated data.Either ways, the report has your requirements covered.

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Key questions on IS Network Infrastructure Services procurement answered by this report


    Procurement decisions can prove to be costly in the absence of careful deliberation and evaluation of every available option. In fact, more than 90% of the decision makers we work with acknowledge that timely availability of up-to-date category intelligence can help them make better purchasing decisions. More than 80% of them believe that in-house category intelligence needs to be updated periodically to achieve full benefits. If you have read so far, we are quite sure you agree!!

     

    The IS Network Infrastructure Services procurement report helps take more informed decisions by placing all the critical information and advice at the fingertips of a decision maker. It also specifically answers some of the key questions that we have been routinely asked during our industry outreach initiatives:

     

    • What is the spend potential in the IS Network Infrastructure Services market?
    • What is the correct price to pay for IS Network Infrastructure Services? What are the key trends and factors that influence current and future pricing?
    • Which selection criteria are the most important for IS Network Infrastructure Services Suppliers Market?
    • Who are the top IS Network Infrastructure Services suppliers? What are their cost structures?
    • Which negotiation levers can reduce IS Network Infrastructure Services procurement cost ?
    • What are supplier margins in IS Network Infrastructure Services market?
    • What are the best practices for IS Network Infrastructure Services procurement and what are the potential risks?

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IS Network Infrastructure Services Category Insights: What is inside

The IS Network Infrastructure Services market report offers a complete picture of the supply market and analyzes the category from the perspective of both buyers and suppliers. Analysis of the category trends, procurement best practices, negotiation levers and overall category management strategy advisory are interspersed with in-depth data and commentary on spend outlook, pricing ecosystem and supplier landscape drilled down to a region-level coverage.

Data

A key highlight of this report is the in-depth outlook created on IS Network Infrastructure Services procurement spend and pricing trends. The report further delves deep into the aspects of cost structure, total cost of ownership and supplier margins for IS Network Infrastructure Services. A dedicated section to supplier profiles and evaluation helps decision makers cast a wider procurement net and identify gaps in existing relationships.

Insights

Along with specific category and supplier intelligence, the publication also includes curated insights on IS Network Infrastructure Services market trends, price influencers and inherent risks. These insights help the decision makers prepare for market shaping trends in advance and create alternative strategies for changes in the market conditions.

Advisory

Additionally, the report also advises on the best practices and strategies to manage the IS Network Infrastructure Services category efficiently. Negotiation levers and opportunities are explained in detail along with quantification of their potential. Benchmark KPIs for supplier and buyer performance management are also aggregated to better organize the category objectives. Other themes of advisory include ideal procurement organization structure, enablers to achieve KPIs or category objectives and ideal SLAs to have with suppliers.

Category Ecosystem

  • Buyer and supplier ecosystem
  • Competitiveness index
  • Buyer and supplier power
  • Threat of new entrants and substitutes

Global and Regional Sourcing Insights

  • Category spend
  • Spend growth
  • Dynamics
  • Opportunities

Pricing and Cost Analysis

    • Pricing outlook and data
    • Drivers of pricing
    • Cost structure and inputs cost
    • Total cost of ownership
    • Pricing models and margins

Cost Saving Opportunities & Negotiation Strategies

  • Buyer and supplier side levers
  • Quantified cost saving opportunities
  • Negotiation strategies and quantified outcome

Procurement Best Practices, Strategy and Enablers

  • Procurement excellence
  • Sustainability and innovation
  • KPIs and category enablers
  • Risk management and outsourcing

Vendor Analysis

  • RFx essentials and selection criteria
  • SLAs
  • Supplier evaluation metrics
  • Detailed supplier profiles

Our research is complex, but our reports are easy to digest. Quantitative analysis and exhaustive commentary is placed in an easy to read format that gives you an in-depth knowledge on the category without spending hours to figure out “what does it mean for my company?”

Category Research Framework


SpendEdge presents a detailed picture of IS Network Infrastructure Services procurement solutions by way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources. The analysts have presented the various facets of the market with a particular focus on identifying the key category influencers. The data thus presented is comprehensive, reliable, and the result of extensive research, both primary and secondary.

Information Sources


Primary research
Secondary research
Procurement heads
Industry journals and reports
Category managers
Periodicals and new articles
Sourcing consortium professionals
Category webinars
Industry experts and thought leaders
Internal categiry playbooks
Procurement managers
Industry/government websites on regulations, compliance
Category heads of suppliers
Internal databases
Client account heads/managers
Industry blogs/thought leader briefings
Client and industry consultants

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