Sourcing Services
We Source Infrastructure
Source critical infrastructure with a predictable playbook. Use Advisory for ongoing, provider-compensated lifecycle support (where applicable), and Consulting for paid, time-bound project delivery.
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Where Advisory Fits
Use Advisory when you want ongoing support across sourcing, operations, and renewals. Use Consulting when you need a time-bound project with defined deliverables.
Best for
Renewals, expansions, multi-vendor portfolios, recurring vendor friction.
What’s Included
Market reads, benchmarks, governance, escalation support, renewal calendar + MACD.
Use Consulting when…
You need RFx management, a migration PMO, FinOps, or other defined project delivery.
What’s Included
Discover the key features that will transform your IT infrastructure.
Portfolio audit & inventory baseline
We source the best solutions from multiple providers to ensure your IT environment is truly optimized.
TCO baseline & cost transparency
Our methodical approach to selecting services guarantees that you receive the most suitable options for your business.
Price benchmarketing & cost audits
We are experts in negotiating contracts to secure the most favorable terms for your organization.
Market read & shortlist recommendations
Our team remains actively engaged through the implementation process to ensure a smooth transition.
Service & vendor availability assessments
Get access to reliable colocation and data center space that meets the demands of your business operations.
Technology & vendor selection support
Protect your IT infrastructure with our comprehensive security services that safeguard your data and systems.
Commercial strategy & term pressure-testing
We stress-test pricing structures, contract terms, and commercial positions to strengthen your leverage before you sign.
Contract review support
Our team reviews agreements for unfavorable terms, auto-renewals, and SLA gaps so nothing slips through unnoticed.
Billing validation & dispute support
We audit invoices against contract terms and manage disputes to recover overcharges and eliminate billing errors.
Vendor Management & Escalation Point
We serve as your single point of contact for vendor coordination, performance tracking, and escalation resolution.
Renewal calendar, MACD & chnage control
We maintain your renewal timeline and manage moves, adds, changes, and disconnects to prevent missed deadlines.
Contract repository & inventory maintenance
We keep a centralized record of all contracts and service inventory so your portfolio stays current and accessible.
Popular Starting Points
Technology Solutions
What do We Source for Our Clients?
Colocation & Data Center
Source secure, scalable data center environments built for performance, resiliency, and growth.
Cloud Computing
Align public, private, and hybrid cloud solutions to your workloads, operations, and business goals.
Cloud & Network Connectivity
Connect sites, users, clouds, and applications with reliable, high-performance network solutions.
Security Services
Protect users, data, and infrastructure with security solutions designed to reduce risk and improve resilience.
Unified Communications
Modernize voice, messaging, meetings, and collaboration with platforms built for today’s workforce.
Contact Center Solutions
Improve customer experience with contact center platforms that strengthen operations.
How Engagements Run
The typical engagement is run quickly
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Kickoff + baseline
– Inventory / Contracts
– Footprint + Timeline
– Decision Criteria
02
Market + Options
– Shortlist & Availability
– Benchmark framing
– Recommendation memo
03
Contracts
– Terms & SLA review
– Implementation Support
– Hand-off
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Operate + Renew
– Escalation path
– Billing validation
– Renew/Upgrade Support
Fit & Boundaries
Discover the key features that will transform your IT infrastructure.
Where We Work Best
You have recurring renewals and want predictability
Vendor management & escalations are consuming internal time
You need market context (availability, lead times, pricing bands) before making commitments
You want on-going visibility into contracts, inventory, and run rate
Not a fit when
You need one-time project support with formal deliverables (check out our consulting services)
You need us to “be the vendor” as we are provider-agnostic
You want to over-pay and field 10’s of calls from lots of sales organizations
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What Clients Are Saying
515 Engine saved me hours of conference calls, follow ups, face to face meetings and email responses in the course of our engagement.
Ed Fox – Mettel
I was impressed with your knowledge, recommendations, and that you were able to aid us both our current environment & planned expansion.
Dave Horowitz
Frequently Asked Questions
Advisory is designed for ongoing lifecycle support (sourcing + governance + renewals). Consulting is a paid, time-bound engagement with defined deliverables (RFx, migration PMO, FinOps).
Yes. We can support renewals, expansions, term reviews, benchmarking, and ongoing vendor governance—while still evaluating alternatives when it makes sense.
We can act as an escalation point and help drive accountability and resolution. Your internal teams remain the owners of operational change decisions; we help you get unstuck and keep vendors honest.
A short kickoff, current contracts/inventory if available, footprint and timeline, and your decision criteria. We can start small and expand coverage as needed.
It can do all three. The primary value is usually speed and risk reduction; cost improvements often follow from bench-marking, renewal discipline, and billing validation.
Start with a Quick Briefing
Tell us what you’re sourcing and your timeline.
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Typical next step: 20-30 minute discovery
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Output: recommended plan + options
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No commitment