Find a network service provider that won’t let you down

For many IT manager and senior administrators, some of the most important decisions that you make involve selecting the right vendors to take care of your WAN and Internet needs. Getting saddled with a bad vendor can cost your company a lot of money and lost productivity. Cisco Systems, whose equipment is used and deployed by most of these providers, has put out a white paper (http://itpapers.techrepublic.com/abstract.aspx?docid=47263) that is aimed at helping businesses select a reliable network provider that meets the company’s needs. Tell us about some of your experiences with network providers and any tips that you might offer to help others in the selection process.