System for purchasing, managing, and monitoring sophisticated office equipment

摘要

This invention teaches a system and method for managing and monitoring the purchase and maintenance of sophisticated office equipment. In the preferred embodiment, consumers, vendors, and administrators are software linked, preferably by an internet, such that the administrator can interface between the consumer and vendor to assist the consumer in reviewing available equipment from multiple vendors prior to the sale. After the sale, the administrator provides an interface between the consumer and vendors to monitor the equipment and manage vendor performance on behalf of the client.