Chapter 12

Request for proposal and proof of concept example usecases

Abstract

We cover best practices for asking key question for a Request for Proposal (RFP). We give suggested questions by device class as well as an interpretation of results. Last, we discuss Quality of Experience (QoE) and how to use it to measure provisioning.

Keywords

RFP
Request for Proposal
QoE
Quality of Experience
I want to focus on the evaluation of new network equipment for your network. This is a very important phase for security and performance because if you can catch issues before you purchase and install equipment you head off future issues. The main mechanism for this is the Request for Proposal (RFP). In this phase of the sales cycle, you actively ask the vendors ...

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