special feature
How to Choose and Manage Great Tech Partners
In a world increasingly dominated by cloud computing and outsourcing, vendor management has become a core competency of running a great IT department. Here's how to maximize your partnerships.
![](https://www.zdnet.com/a/img/resize/c8936c1619d5711acb10eea2cdbb675703c32450/2017/07/05/cc845c9b-072b-4ce3-8ac5-e755b251d2f2/20170630zdtechvendorsjason.jpg?width=570&height=322&fit=crop&auto=webp)
-
How to manage vendors in a cloud-first world
-
Infographic: Time spent managing vendor relationships is on the rise
-
Free PDF download: How to choose and manage great tech partners
-
How to protect your organization with strong service level agreements
-
Building a network of trust: Don't let partners be your weakest link in cybersecurity
-
Tools to help you manage your vendors and suppliers
-
Ten mistakes to avoid when working with tech partners
-
Is it time to have that confrontational meeting with a poor vendor?
-
How to sell to the CIO
-
The cloud impact on outsourcing to India