Dear AoIR-ists: this is a bit off the mark of this list - but I'm looking for suggestions for independent consultants who could help my university in the review of our help desk, network, email, and PC/Mac support. The administration has invited Collegis - described as "the largest independent provider of technology solutions to higher education" - to review our existing Computer Services organization and infrastructure as well as the current use of technology on campus. Collegis will then submit a proposal for providing these services on an outsourcing basis. The independent consultant will be asked to review our current technology operations and the proposal from Collegis. The consultant would provide recommendations which could range from investing in our own department to other corporate providers. Any suggestions for such folk - including contact information - would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Charles Ess Distinguished Research Professor, Interdisciplinary Studies Drury University 900 N. Benton Ave. Voice: 417-873-7230 Springfield, MO 65802 USA FAX: 417-873-7435 Home page: http://www.drury.edu/ess/ess.html Co-chair, CATaC: http://www.it.murdoch.edu.au/catac/ Exemplary persons seek harmony, not sameness. -- Analects 13.23