COOConnect IS ...
| A membership group open to accredited and registered buy-side COOs only |
| A formal, knowledge-sharing partnership conducted by web, webinar, seminar and event |
| A secure, authenticated forum for COOs to exchange and store information |
| A library of peer-reviewed, RFP-derived data on service providers and vendors |
| A provider of research, survey, best practice and benchmarking services |
| A way to obtain free access to panels of experts on current or difficult topics |
| A means of access on privileged terms to providers of useful data and advice |
| A web platform whose core services are closed to all but members |
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COOConnect is NOT ...
| A replacement for existing formal or informal networks of COOs |
| A conference group arranging industry events for commercial gain |
| A substitute for the personal networks of buy-side COOs |
| A user group controlled by vendors or service providers |
| A trade association for lobbying market authorities or government departments |
| An educational or examining body for raising or maintaining professional standards, |
| A consultancy or group of consultants looking to sell services at hourly rates |
| A web site or media platform dependent for its success on the number of visitors |
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