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Defining Colocation Requirements That Create Leverage

Colocation discussions usually start with the obvious questions: which provider, which geographic market, and what’s the price? Those questions matter, but they are not the only place where real value is won or lost. In this 9-minute episode of Staying Connected, Tony Mangino and Larry York of TC2 discuss the […]

The Reality Check for Sustainable IT Procurement in 2026

In 2026, enterprise customers are transitioning from broad sustainability goals to evidence-based supplier requirements across key IT categories.  In this 10-minute episode of Staying Connected, TC2’s Tony Mangino joins LB3’s Deb Boehling to discuss how embedded and measurable sustainable sourcing practices can help manage risk, control costs, and drive supplier […]

The Shift from “Low Cost” to “Total Value” in IT Sourcing

In almost every major technology deal you’ll find tension between “lowest cost” and “total value.” On paper, the lowest-priced proposal can look like the obvious win. But when you account for lifecycle cost, commercial flexibility, execution risk, and the impact on the broader roadmap, that apparent bargain can become a […]

Negotiating Zoom Agreements: What Really Matters

When companies say they’re “buying Zoom,” what are they actually purchasing? In this 10-minute episode of Staying Connected, Theresa Knutson and Julie Gardner join Tony Mangino, for a deep dive discussion on negotiating Zoom enterprise agreements—including software, professional services, and transport components. They also unpack tricky contract terms and how […]

Wireless & Aviation Industries Wrestle Over Spectrum

As the FCC prepares for a congressionally-mandated auction of upper C-band spectrum sought for 5G, aviation safety experts warn those frequencies are dangerously adjacent to aircraft radio altimeters. In this 8-minute episode of Staying Connected, Steve Rosen from LB3 joins Tony Mangino to discuss the technical and financial challenges that […]

Deploying and Operating Starlink at Scale

Once you’ve decided Starlink is a fit for your enterprise, you get to the hard part– how to deploy and operate it across your estate, while minimizing technical, operational and commercial risk. If Part 1 of this series was ‘should we consider it,’ Part 2 is ‘can we do it […]