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Where can I purchase a SMARTNet contract or cheap Cisco product?

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Cisco

Comments:

· Manufacturer.

Small Resellers with Big Discounts

The following Cisco offices in RTP are known to be "crazy", with 30-50% discounts or more. The reason that they are also a corporate location, and they want market share.

Ask about "small business discounts", "bundles", promotions, Cisco refurbished etc.

7025 Kit Creek Drive
Lake Building
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709
Phone: 919-574-1809
Fax: 919-392-9999

7100-8 Kit Creek Road
PO Box 14987
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709-4987
Phone: 919-574-1809

7200-11 Kit Creek Road
PO Box 14987
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709-4987
Phone: 919-392-2000

The below is a just a small (one person) sales office:

7900 Triad Center Drive, Suite 337
Greensboro, North Carolina 27409

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Alliance Datacom

Comments:

· Cisco certified professionals on staff.
· 888-872-5619

CDW

Comments:

· Do not buy without speaking to a sales representative as they will offer discounts.

Computerlink (Leicester) Limited

Comments:

· UK based company.
· Ordering online is quicker than ordering over the phone.
· 0116 2333 993

DBM Associates

Comments:

· Based in New Jersey.

Forsythe Technology, Inc.

Comments:

· Able to assess what devices need what service contract (SMARTNet) based upon it's mission critically and also allow service levels for internal customers.

ITHSC

Comments:

· Excellent pricing and efficient service. UK based but supply internationally.

Insight

· Choose a country from the list shown to be directed to your location.
· Have offices in the UK, USA, and Canada.
· Cisco certified professionals on staff.

PC Connection, Inc.

Comments:

· Location: Corporate headquarters: Merrimack, NH
· Distribution center: Wilmington, OH
· Other locations: Keene and Dover, NH; Marlborough, MA; Fairfield, CT; Rockville, MD; Boca Raton, FL.
· 800-800-0011

World Wide Technology

Salesman's name is Keith and his number is (314) 919-1513

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