Why Buying Through a GPO—and Connection—Is a Smarter Move

Mike Hewett

In today’s environment of tight budgets, stretched teams, and complex procurement rules, organizations need every advantage they can get. That’s where Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) come in—delivering savings, compliance, and simplicity. And when you layer in Connection’s technology expertise and support, you turn procurement into a strategic advantage.

Unlock Buying Power Without the Red Tape

GPOs pool the purchasing power of their members to negotiate competitive pricing with leading vendors—pricing that’s often out of reach for individual organizations. That means you get enterprise-level discounts without enterprise-level volume.

When you work with Connection, we make it easy to take advantage of your GPO contract. Our team ensures your purchases align with eligible pricing, so you can save time, reduce sourcing complexity, and stay audit-ready—no lengthy RFPs required.

Simplify Technology Purchasing

Whether you’re sourcing infrastructure, endpoints, cloud services, or cybersecurity tools, Connection gives you access to technology from trusted OEMs like Dell, HPE, Lenovo, Cisco, and Microsoft—all available through your GPO.

But it’s not just about what you buy. It’s how you deploy it. From pre-configuration and asset tagging to lifecycle services and cloud optimization, we help you get more out of your investments.

One Partner from Planning to Delivery

We’re not just another reseller. With Connection, you gain:

  • A dedicated team that understands your GPO contract inside and out
  • Solution architects and engineers to support design and strategy
  • Seamless logistics and staging through our Technology Integration and Distribution Center (TIDC)
  • Managed services that keep your environment optimized long after deployment

Make Every Dollar Count

Buying through a GPO helps you stretch your budget. Working with Connection ensures every purchase supports your broader goals—whether you’re upgrading infrastructure, standardizing across sites, or scaling services to meet demand.

You don’t have to choose between savings and strategy. With Connection, you get both.

Let’s Talk

Wondering if your organization qualifies for GPO pricing? Or how to get more out of the contract you already have? Our team can help. Contact us to start the conversation.

Mike serves as Director of Partner Business Development at Connection, where he leads strategic initiatives with Advanced Technology partners to drive revenue growth, expand market access, and unlock incremental profit opportunities. With a strong background in sales, SaaS, and data center solutions, Mike excels at developing high-impact value propositions that align partner goals with Connection’s business objectives. He is known for his ability to unify complex business units under a clear, long-term vision—an approach he applied successfully while leading the Dell EMC ISG line. A graduate of Worcester State University, Mike is a trusted leader and collaborator committed to building scalable, cross-functional partnerships.

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