But there are significant differences among sites. NetAbacus plans to make Web ordering available soon. Any number of retailers and Web-based companies will sell you products over the Internet. A relative few add some of the same tools you'll find in procurement software, typically including the ability to track the status of current orders and to see your account history. In addition to providing your own account manager, Dell can provide such conveniences as a customized Dell Web page and online purchase orders.
Some sites are at least as notable for what they link to as for what they provide directly.
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