Comparatively analyzing vendors of components required for a web-based architecture
US7315826B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 27, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q30/0201
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system, method and article of manufacture are provided for performing a comparative analysis of vendors of network-related products or services. The present invention includes first determining a current network framework. Thereafter, a graphical depiction of the current network framework is displayed along with a plurality of components thereof. Next, a comparative analysis of at least two vendors of network-related products or services is presented. This is accomplished with indicia coding that highlights various aspects of the vendors.
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