Oracle has announced their 2023 per-employee pricing for their standard Java software, causing worry among customers about the potential impact on those costs. This pricing is determined by the total amount of

It takes good tools to drive growth. However, inefficient software purchasing creates headaches for both the budget and technical infrastructure. Companies that prioritize their tech stack keep a handle on day-to-day tech

Your contract renewal with your supplier is an opportunity for you to improve upon your current contracts and furnish new standards that could affect your business positively. If you or your business

Software renewals are a great opportunity to review your goals and to determine the best path forward for your company. Decisions about software support, maintenance, and renewals are not simply about licensing

While there is always an urgency around annual budgeting, the current economic outlook will bring new challenges to finance teams. Now is the time to get a head-start on your 2023 budgeting

A solid contract management process extends beyond negotiating and drafting effective contracts. In this blog, you’ll learn how vendor contract management helps you achieve key procurement goals. We’ll also provide the steps

As the end of the year approaches, we reflect on 2022 as we prepare for 2023. From a vendor management perspective, 2022 has been both a continuation and expansion of the risks

Have you ever wondered what the difference between sourcing and procurement is? You’re not alone. While there are key differences between the two, there are some commonalities. Sourcing and procurement are valuable

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

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

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

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