Resources
Plain-language guides written by the SwitchU procurement desk — the same thinking we apply when we run a review, published so you can use it whether or not you ever work with us.
Connection types explained honestly, how to size bandwidth, the contract terms that bite, and a 10-point buying checklist.
Read the guide →Why auto-renewals quietly cost money, the 6-month renewal timeline, and how to walk into a renewal conversation prepared.
Read the guide →How to evaluate cloud voice and unified communications platforms, what to ask vendors, and the contract terms that trip up most buyers.
Read the guide →A plain-language framework for assessing your threat surface, comparing managed security options, and buying protection that fits your risk profile.
Read the guide →What SD-WAN actually does, how it differs from MPLS, and the questions to ask before signing a multi-year network contract.
Read the guide →How to scope managed IT services, evaluate MSP proposals, and structure SLAs so you get the response times and coverage your business needs.
Read the guide →More Guides Coming
We publish guides as we finish them, not on a content calendar. More topics are in progress — check back or reach out if there is a specific area you want covered.