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When you are purchasing new equipment, we can advise you on the best hardware and software to align with your business needs, and the best places to purchase them:

We can help you avoid wasting money on buying equipment that is too high-end. On the flip side, we can save you money in the long run by helping you avoid buying equipment that is too low-end and has no expansion capability.

• We can help you determine which brands and models are most reliable and will be compatible with your system. A common mistake is that companies often buy computers pre-loaded with Windows XP Home Edition which is incompatible with their server and network. Unfortunately, once this option is purchased a new license for XP Professional must be purchased, thus wasting money on the license for XP Home Edition.
• We can save you money. We know where to buy everything at the best prices.
• We can discover new ways you might be able to use different hardware and software combinations.
• We can advise you on purchasing warranties, extended warranties, and support contracts.
• We can advise you on whether to buy online or from a local retailer
• We can help you stay legal with your software licensing and understand the difference between software licensing models and how they relate to your business.
• We can help you avoid wasting money by buying too equipment that is too high-end. On the flip side, we can save you money in the long term by helping you avoid buying equpment that is too low-end and has no expansion capability.

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