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Tip for building a better data center, work with the best salesperson
greenm3.com (Jul 22 2010)
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I have often joked that one of things people don't understand in the data center industry is many times the vendor selected goes to who has the best salesperson. The experienced data center professionals know the reality of what they need and are careful of sales tactics. With multi-million dollar equipment purchases the commissions are huge.
Ironically, some of the most arrogant people are the ones who are most vulnerable as a good salesperson can assess the arrogant ego easily and play them well.
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