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 process. Set your organization up for success in the new year by: identifying cost savings forecasting spend for long-term success and managing renewals … Read more
The current economic downturn has created an urgent need to reduce costs without compromising team productivity. To gain better visibility into your existing software system, you can use SCS’s suite of tools to make the renewal process easier and smoother. Software contract renewals don’t have to be stressful, and when done properly they can help … Read more
When economic uncertainty strikes, organizations tend to cut back on their spending, and IT budgets are no exception. This can be a major hurdle for teams that need to keep delivering and innovating despite limited resources. However, there are ways to overcome these challenges through effective sourcing strategies. In this blog post, we’ll explore a … Read more
SCS has closely monitored the booming digital industry and its reliance on SaaS solutions. We have studied and decoded thousands of SaaS investments, allowing us to get an in-depth understanding of the possible challenges and advantages this entails. Our observations provide us with insights on the shifts in SaaS investments, and how they can affect … Read more
Obtaining analytical insights is indispensable for creating sensible decisions and a comprehensive market comprehension, whether you are a software purchaser, product manager, investor, or passionate fan. Furthermore, grasping these observations is essential if you desire to stay ahead of the competition. With this knowledge, you can compare your standing to other organizations as you develop … Read more
Purchasing software is not a static process. Software pricing is subjective and dynamic. As the software buyer, it’s crucial to approach the conversation with your sales rep armed with the right data, comparison points, and negotiation tactics to approach this discussion confidently. We can help. Here are 6 tips you can use to ensure you’re … 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
Business owners and even lawyers often repeat the same mistakes when they have to deal with tech contracts. Negotiating software and IT contracts isn’t a breeze. Poor negotiating will have you paying more than you should and ending up either more or fewer licenses than you need. If you can avoid these five mistakes when … Read more
