The Technology Behind Every Requirement.
The right product is only part of a successful technology acquisition. AES helps customers connect technical requirements — across hardware, software, and licensing — with practical sourcing and procurement, backed by real technology partnerships.
From Requirement to Quote.
AES can coordinate with customers, technology manufacturers, and authorized distribution channels to support:
Procurement Support Includes
- Product identification
- Software licensing
- Bill-of-material validation
- Subscription terms
- Renewal requirements
- Manufacturer quotations
- Letters of authorization
- Hardware availability
- Support coverage
- Competitive pricing
- Shipping & fulfillment
- Procurement documentation
Sourcing, Licensing & Support — By Partner.
AES works directly with technology manufacturers to coordinate sourcing, licensing, and renewals. Full technical capabilities for each partner live on the Technology Partners page — here's how AES supports the acquisition side of each.
Cisco
AES helps customers navigate Cisco licensing, subscription renewals, and hardware sourcing across networking and security.
Fortinet
AES supports Fortinet Security Fabric licensing, hardware sourcing, and renewal planning for firewalls, SD-WAN, and endpoint protection.
Orca Security
AES helps customers scope, quote, and renew Orca Security cloud protection coverage as environments grow.
Splunk
AES coordinates Splunk subscription renewals, expansion licensing, and manufacturer quote support.
Tenable
AES supports Tenable licensing, renewals, and program growth as vulnerability management needs expand.
Additional Partners
AES continues to expand its technology ecosystem based on customer demand — ask about a manufacturer not listed here.
Flexible Paths to Acquisition.
Depending on the customer, requirement, dollar value, manufacturer, and applicable procurement regulations, AES may support:
Purchasing Methods Include
- Competitive RFQs
- IFBs
- RFPs
- Small purchases
- Simplified acquisitions
- Software renewals
- Hardware purchases
- Subscription acquisitions
- Cooperative purchasing opportunities
- Prime contractor sourcing
- Subcontracting requirements
Availability and procurement method depend on the individual opportunity.
Don't Wait Until the Subscription Expires.
Organizations often discover changes in their environment shortly before a renewal: more users, more devices, more cloud workloads, new locations, new cybersecurity requirements, and different support needs.
AES encourages customers to begin reviewing significant technology renewals before the procurement deadline. That provides time to validate licensing, evaluate changes, coordinate with manufacturers, and avoid unnecessary last-minute procurement pressure.
Have an Existing Requirement?
Send AES the available:
- Product name
- Existing contract or subscription information
- Manufacturer
- Required support period
- Part number or SKU
- Desired delivery date
- Quantity
- Statement of work or RFQ, if applicable
If the exact configuration is unknown, AES can also begin with the operational requirement.