Choosing A European WAN Services Supplier
Air Date: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Cost: $250
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Presented By:
Phil Sayer
Principal Analyst
Forrester Research, Inc.
Who should attend: Sourcing & Vendor Management professionals
Description:
In 62-criteria Forrester Wave™ evaluation of 12 European MPLS-based WAN service providers, we found that COLT Telecom, Orange Business Services, and Verizon Business led the pack with the best overall combination of current offering and strategy. We ranked the remaining nine providers as Strong Performers, but in spite of the apparent maturity of the MPLS market, we found surprising differences between these vendors, each of which has its own market niche.
Which of these vendors is right for your organization? What are the pros and cons of each telco, and how should you go about deciding which to use?
In this teleconference, Forrester analyst Phil Sayer shares his insight on the product range, coverage, and future strategies of these 12 vendors, and he provides recommendations for effective enterprise WAN procurement strategies for 2008.
Agenda:
- European WAN Forrester Wave— ranking criteria and weightings
- Summary of overall results
- Key vendor strengths and weaknesses
- Recommendations for choosing a WAN supplier
Vendors mentioned: AT&T, BT Global Services, Cable & Wireless, COLT Telecom, Easynet, Global Crossing, Interoute, KPN, Orange Business Services, T-Systems, Vanco and Verizon Business.
Related Research:
The Forrester Wave™: European WAN Services, Q2 2008
by Phil Sayer, April 11, 2008
European Telecom Operator Managed Services Deals Survey: H2 2007
by Phil Sayer, May 20, 2008
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