EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 2 MIN
What Is IT Procurement: A Practical Guide To Cost, Risk, And Uptime
from Hardin Insights · host Hardin Technology
Are duplicate SaaS licenses, surprise software renewals, and unapproved "shadow IT" draining your department's budget? When employees buy technology without a centralized review, it leaves your finance, operations, and IT teams cleaning up the mess. In this video, we answer the core question: What is IT Procurement? and explain how to build a purchasing process that keeps your team moving safely without creating hidden costs or security risks.We break down the five crucial checkpoints of a smart procurement strategy, from initial intake and technical fit to security reviews and the post-purchase handoff. Learn how to evaluate the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and prevent your organization from buying overlapping, fragmented tools.Read the full article: https://hardintech.com/what-is-it-procurementConnect with us: Website link: https://hardintech.com/Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/HTCElPaso/LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hardin-technology-consulting/about/YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/@HardinTechnologyJosh Hardin, Owner/Managerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-hardin-7755343a/
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Are duplicate SaaS licenses, surprise software renewals, and unapproved "shadow IT" draining your department's budget? When employees buy technology without a centralized review, it leaves your finance, operations, and IT teams cleaning up the mess. In this video, we answer the core question: What is IT Procurement? and explain how to build a purchasing process that keeps your team moving safely without creating hidden costs or security risks.We break down the five crucial checkpoints of a smart procurement strategy, from initial intake and technical fit to security reviews and the post-purchase handoff. Learn how to evaluate the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and prevent your organization from buying overlapping, fragmented tools.Read the full article: https://hardintech.com/what-is-it-procurementConnect with us: Website link: https://hardintech.com/Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/HTCElPaso/LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hardin-technology-consulting/about/YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/@HardinTechnologyJosh Hardin, Owner/Managerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-hardin-7755343a/
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