Five Mistakes To Avoid When Acquiring Software

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Five Mistakes to Avoid When Acquiring SoftwareMarch 12, 2009Conference Call: 866-740-1260Access Code: 6339392

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Five Mistakes to Avoid When Acquiring SoftwareFacilitator: Kami Griffiths, TechSoupPresenters: Zac Mutrux, Sarai

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Kami GriffithsTechSoup

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1) Not Paying Enough for Software

Five Mistakes to Avoid When Acquiring Software Conference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392

2) Paying Too Much for Software

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2) Paying Too Much for Software

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3) Buying the Wrong Quantity

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4) Assuming Tech Support is Included

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5) Mismanaging Software Assets

Installation Media (CDs, files)

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