End of Year Deals

I get a lot of "end of year deal" offers where software and services vendors offer specials if I conduct business with them before the end of the year. I'm sure you get these offers, too - this is not a new sales technique.

But in a down economy there are real potential savings that can be obtained by taking-up such an offer from a vendor. 

Of course you have to go through the same vetting process to confirm feature and benefits align with your business and technical requirements, but if you're freezing the budget until the new year, make the most of this opportunity while you can.