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Home » How to Select the Right Technology Vendor: A Guide for CEOs
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How to Select the Right Technology Vendor: A Guide for CEOs

Tony UphoffBy Tony UphoffMay 1, 2023Updated:May 2, 20231 Min Read
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As a C-level executive, selecting the right technology vendor is crucial to your organization’s success. In episode 76 of the Leadership Minute, Tony Uphoff shares five essential steps to guide you through the process.

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Highlights

00:57 — Tony’s first step is to prioritize your organization’s needs. Create a clear roadmap of your company’s technology requirements and focus on addressing the most pressing business issues first.

01:12 — Do your research next, says Tony. Read industry reports, attend webinars, and engage with peer networks to gain insights into emerging trends and industry leaders.

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01:39 — Step Three: Assess the vendor’s reputation. Look for customer testimonials, case studies, and third-party reviews to gauge reliability, expertise, and customer satisfaction.

02:08 — Next, evaluate the vendor’s product offerings. Understand how its products can address your organization’s specific business needs and consider how the technology will integrate with your existing systems.

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03:00 — Lastly, consider the vendor’s support and partners ecosystem. Ensure that they are committed to your success and evaluate their level of support during the sales process, as well as post-sale.

03:23 — By following these steps, you can ensure that you’re making informed decisions that will drive your organization forward.


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Bringing his experiences as a 5x CEO, Tony provides a leadership analyst perspective to Cloud Wars. He’s an award-winning technology, data, digital media and marketing services executive specializing in transformative leadership of companies, cultures, people, and organizational performance. As an industry thought leader and an expert on the digital industrial economy, Tony is regularly quoted in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Business Insider, and other top media brands. He advises senior management and boards of media, marketing, and technology companies as the CEO and founder of Uphoff Management Advisory, LLC. He serves as a Trustee of Linfield University and a mentor at MuckerLabs accelerator. Additionally, Tony has been a Senior Advisor to the CEO and executive team at Xometry, a publicly traded, on-demand manufacturing marketplace. In December 2021, he led the turnaround, growth, and successful sale of Thomasnet.com to Xometry for $300 million.

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