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faryl
4/12/2017 3:32:23 PM
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Re: Vendor Lock-In
Based on both of their views, it seems like the issue is being able to find a happy medium:
A hodgepodge of vendors means increased risk of incompatibilities and having to stay on top of multiple security settings, patches, upgrades, etc. (plus an increased likelihood of compatibility issues each time one component releases an update or fix), and requires a different breadth of expertise/knowledge to implement & maintain.
Relying on one or two vendors seems akin to investing money in just two stocks - if one goes south, your entire infrastructure goes south along with it.
To continue the metaphor, it seems the best case scenario is would be the ability to diversify enough to offset the risk of focusing on one vendor, while remaining conservative enough that your "portfolio" remains manageable and offers the flexibility to dump one and replace it with another to remain responsive to the current market.
dcawrey
4/10/2017 5:44:06 PM
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Re: Vendor Lock-In
@mhhf1ve Well, it is a business, not a non-profit.
When you deal with lock-in, it really sucks. There could probably be an even better terminology that describes this.
mhhf1ve
4/10/2017 1:06:44 PM
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Re: Vendor Lock-In
> "No one wants to be stuck in a monogamous relationship with a vendor."
That makes these businesses sound so disloyal and heartless... :P
dcawrey
4/8/2017 4:35:58 PM
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Re: Less vendors
This is always a pretty good situation for the vendor, except for the fact that they are constantly getting yelled at!
For telcos, it's probably a bit easier to keep a small amount of vendors. But more complex organizations that have to use all facets of technology to keep the wheels turning have big problems with lock-in.
srufolo1
4/7/2017 9:33:09 PM
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Vendor Lock-In
Red Hat's Jordan-Smith and Level 3's Richter both make legitimate points, even though they are on opposite sides of the fence regarding vendor lock-in. Richter points out the security issue with multi-vendor systems. I think it's more about choice, as Jordan-Smith points out. No one wants to be stuck in a monogamous relationship with a vendor.
mhhf1ve
4/7/2017 3:38:38 PM
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lock-in isn't defined...
The problem of lock-in is the "barrier to exit" and transition to another service/product. Does anyone think having multiple vendors is as much of a problem as having a single vendor that makes it nearly impossible to leave for another vendor?
Complexity and security problems arise with almost any setup that's been around for more than a few years, and the management of maintaining aging and diverse systems is just something everyone has to deal with. But if every vendor made it easy to switch to a competitor, would companies use more or fewer vendors?
clrmoney
4/7/2017 1:47:44 PM
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Less vendors
they say they should engage in fewer vendors and maybe they should to make it better for them in the long run.
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