# HN840: How to Make a Technology Buying Decision

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Podcast: [Heavy Networking](https://stenobird.com/podcast/heavy-networking)
Published: 2026-09-04T17:19:04+00:00
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## Resource

When engineers look to buy new technology they tend to focus on features and functionality, but there’s more to it than that. Sian Morgan joins Drew and Ethan to discuss the best practices involved in making a good technology buying decision. Sian shares how engineers can align their technical focus with broader business objectives, calculate ... Read more »

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