Apr 29, 2026
Colocation discussions usually start with the obvious questions: which provider, which geographic market, and what’s the price? Those questions matter, but they are not where real value is won or lost.
In this 9-minute episode of Staying Connected, Tony Mangino and Larry York of TC2 discuss the colocation...
Apr 27, 2026
In 2026, enterprise customers are transitioning from broad sustainability goals to evidence-based supplier requirements across key IT categories.
In this 10-minute episode of Staying Connected, TC2’s Tony Mangino joins LB3’s Deb Boehling to discuss how embedded and measurable sustainable sourcing practices can help...
Apr 8, 2026
In almost every major technology deal you’ll find tension between “lowest cost” and “total value.” On paper, the lowest-priced proposal can look like the obvious win.
But when you account for lifecycle cost, commercial flexibility, execution risk, and the impact on the broader roadmap, that apparent bargain...
Apr 1, 2026
When companies say they’re “buying Zoom,” what are they actually purchasing? In this 10-minute episode of Staying Connected, Theresa Knutson and Julie Gardner join Tony Mangino, for a deep dive discussion on negotiating Zoom enterprise agreements—specifically software, professional services, and transport...
Mar 23, 2026
As the FCC prepares for a congressionally-mandated auction of upper C-band spectrum sought for 5G, aviation safety experts warn those frequencies are dangerously adjacent to aircraft radio altimeters.
In this 8-minute episode of Staying Connected, Steve Rosen from LB3 joins Tony Mangino to discuss the technical and...