For example, Gartner Group publishes General Services Administration pricing, which represents its best price in the marketplace. Play with bundling. Sometimes a firm that doesn't want to discount its price will give you concessions such as additional content or access to analysts. Evaluate alternative sources. The Internet is creating competition for this part of the information industry.
New entrants pop up every day.
Trade publications such as Network World have created robust, searchable Web sites rich with content. Last but not least, remember you don't get what you don't ask for. Different priorities Here are some ways in which IT executives and vendors might use an IT research service. Procure and negotiate hardware and software contracts. Manage and benchmark operations and application development.