Why businesses Embrace Partnership with CMIT Charleston
- Healthcare
- Legal
- Finance
- Education
- Hospitality
- Transportation
- Manufacturing
- Retail
- Non-Profit
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with CMIT Charleston’s IT outsourcing solutions. Trusted by savvy business leaders, our team of industry experts allows your staff to concentrate on driving business success. Additionally, our IT Procurement services provide cost-effective solutions, maximizing the value of your budget.
IT Procurement – Education FAQ
1. What can you procure for educational institutions?
Hardware (computers, tablets, servers), networking gear, software licenses, peripherals, and cloud services.
2. Do you offer vendor-neutral procurement or only certain brands?
Vendor-neutral — recommendations based on requirements, performance, warranty, and TCO.
3. How do you handle warranty and support on procured items?
We manage warranty claims, RMA, extended support contracts, and replacement logistics.
4. Can we combine procurement with financing or leasing options?
Yes — we evaluate leasing, financing, or lease-to-own models suited to your budget.
5. How is procurement aligned with our IT roadmap?
Refresh cycles, future-system compatibility, and staging aligned with your strategic plan.
6. What is your lead time for procurement?
Varies by product/vendor; we minimize delays via early ordering and supplier planning.
7. Can you assist with bulk discounts or volume purchasing?
Yes — we negotiate volume pricing using partner relationships.
8. How do you ensure product compatibility and standardization?
Approved device catalogs, system compatibility checks, and standardized configurations.
9. Do you help with disposal or recycling of old hardware?
Yes — secure decommissioning and recycling with compliant data destruction.
10. Is procurement included in managed services or billed separately?
Depends on contract: often billed at cost plus management fee, or via a separate agreement.
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