Managed Comms Data Network Supplier Questions - Aug 2008

For many businesses the choice of a data network supplier can be a large investment with far reaching implications. Therefore it is vital to choose your supplier carefully. Making the wrong choice could be expensive and even jeopardise your business. Before implementing a data networking solution ,you might want to ask any potential suppliers the following questions:

Financial Questions:

• When did you incorporate your business - date on Companies House?

• What is the turnover of your business?

• What is your level of bonded solution turnover?

• Are you profitable?

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Expertise Questions:

• How many bonded customers do you have?

• Name me a customer I might have heard of?

• Can you provide references for businesses in your industry sector using their bonded solution?

Support Questions:

• How many sales people do you have?

• Do you have dedicated bonding technical support?

• How many bonded support staff do you have? (make sure it is specific to skilled bonded support)

• What happens if you cease trading?