In conjunction with each of our Buyer's Guides, Network World asks readers to submit a request for proposal related to the Buyer's Guide topic. We'll select at least one proposal that we think is representative of all those we receive and will ask all vendors listed in our Buyer's Guide chart to respond.
We'll post all the responses we get. All readers can then look them over and post their thoughts in an adjoining online forum. See our VPN tips forum for an example. Even if your RFP isn't selected, you should be able to gain valuable insights from the vendor responses and the thoughts of your colleagues.
Below is a list of the RFPs that are already online and instructions for submtting an RFP for our next go-round.
Online RFPs
Remote access servers, 3/29/99
VPNs, 5/10/99.
Load balancers, 6/14/99.
Now accepting RFPs for
Firewalls - 7/19/99
To submit, email your RFP to sgittlen@nww.com. Be sure to include all details on your network profile and needs. To get started, take a look at the RFP provided by Powell Electrical Mfg. for its VPN system.
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