In most instances, real-time services are not purchased wisely or utilized to
their fullest potential. This limits their value, raises questions about their
effectiveness and hinders corporate performance. The study provides firms
currently using, or looking to purchase such systems, ways to:
- Maximize their real-time information system investment by better
understanding their needs. Case studies are provided to help identify the
needs of various sized companies - Avoid common mistakes made when purchasing systems such as over-buying,
paying too much or buying the wrong type of services - Obtain a better understanding of real-time services and how to use these
services most effectively - Successfully evaluate and navigate through the thicket of information
providers, distributors, and vendors and know whom to contact for what
specific service - Learn how to interact with system representatives and demand better
performance from them. Includes questions to ask prospective vendors, how to
evaluate them and negotiate for the best deal possible - Identify future real-time information service trends
Insiders’ Guide to Purchasing Energy News and Data is designed to enhance
your organization’
recommendations, firms will augment their analytical capabilities, operate more
efficiently and increase their competitiveness and profitability
