Software Contract Solutions 
Let’s face it, most procurement teams in corporate America are battling the clock. There are not enough hours in the day to get through the work that needs to get done. The IT vendors know this and they also know that a shortened review cycle from a procurement team can lead to key items that … Read more
Price is not pricing when it comes to many technology contracts. After you and your team get past the “warmth” of the proposal evaluation, the contract comes. That’s often when things get considerably colder. Here are 3 tips for revealing the real price in complex technology contracts. Always look past the “price at the pump”, … Read more
In the age of SaaS, effective procurement management means something different. Getting by with spreadsheets is no longer effective. In this blog, we’ll look at the elements of the modern procurement approach. You’ll learn how the right procurement system can drive value creation by strengthening the financial health of your organization. The procurement process defined … Read more
As the price of goods and services continue to increase, the need to implement solid budget controls becomes even more important. Today we’ll cover indirect procurement—what it is, how to keep a handle on it, and where technology can help. By the end of this article, you’ll have the tools and knowledge needed to get … Read more
Contract negotiation typically focuses heavily on pricing, but getting a deal on pricing isn’t the only objective when negotiating SaaS. Equally important is the need to practice contract risk management with advantageous terms and well-constructed legal protections. The best-negotiated contract not only creates opportunity but avoids potential losses. Implementing good risk mitigation policies can reduce … Read more
As the end of the year approaches, now is the time to prioritize and work on vendor strategic sourcing projects. There are a variety of types of exit language that protect a business from being trapped in a deal if things change down the road. It’s easy to get comfortable with initial agreements as relationships … Read more
As companies grow, they hire entire teams to handle marketing, sales, legal, human resources; the list goes on. So why leave a complex issue like software licensing and compliance up to an IT team that already has their plate full? If your company is paying software licensing fees to any software company, it’s probable that … Read more
Cisco UCS X-Series servers have a new architecture that supports blade- and rack-server features to simplify data centers and come loaded with management software to unify hybrid cloud environments. Cisco has added a new class of servers to its Unified Computing System that are more flexible and outfitted with management software geared to hybrid cloud. … Read more
More competition and commoditization in the public cloud’s marketplace may create a model more like Netflix and Apple TV. Streaming services, the kind we use from Apple TV, Roku, smart TVs, mobile devices, or other systems are beginning to look a lot alike in terms of the content that they offer—no matter if you’re paying … Read more
In two weeks, Microsoft, plans to unveil the “next generation” of Windows. But isn’t Windows 10 supposed to be the last generation of the ubiquitous OS? Oh, great. Microsoft is going to upend Windows again. Just great. Come June 24, according to Microsoft, the company will unveil or display or reveal all or something or … Read more
