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The State of Enterprise IT Sourcing in 2025
June 25, 2025
Enterprise IT procurement is entering a new era. Vendor consolidation is accelerating. Software publishers are tightening their grip. Cloud and SaaS spending are soaring – and AI is rapidly reshaping how sourcing teams operate.
May 13, 2025
This white paper provides IT procurement leaders with a strategic guide to navigating the financial and contractual risks posed by the 2025 tariff landscape.
May 7, 2025
In this bulletin, we examine how large enterprise IT procurement teams can counter aggressive vendor tactics to create a lasting negotiation advantage.

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SAP RISE Roadmap
July 9, 2025
SAP customers are being pushed to RISE regardless of their technology roadmap and appetite for transitioning their environment to the cloud. This is forcing a fundamental review of how an organization’s core business applications perform and the impact of shifting from an on-prem license model to subscription, capacity
Enterprise Software Audit Defense
July 9, 2025
In this session, we will discuss how enterprises can level the software license audit playing field. We’ll cover the current landscape and risks, as well as what steps customers can take for audit defense.
Microsoft Licensing
July 3, 2025
Microsoft licensing is complex and constantly evolving – and so are the motivations that drive Microsoft’s behavior at the negotiating table. Enterprise customers
The State of Enterprise IT Sourcing in 2025
July 1, 2025
IT sourcing within the large enterprise is undergoing rapid change. Vendor consolidation, rising software costs, AI acceleration, and shifting org models are...
Eliminating SaaS Toxic Spend
June 30, 2025
As SaaS spending increases, so does the risk of overspending – especially for large, complex estates like Salesforce, Microsoft 365, Workday, SuccessFactors and others.
The State of Enterprise IT Sourcing in 2025
June 25, 2025
Enterprise IT procurement is entering a new era. Vendor consolidation is accelerating. Software publishers are tightening their grip. Cloud and SaaS spending are soaring – and AI is rapidly reshaping how sourcing teams operate.
The Hidden Power of Application Rationalization: Turning Redundancy into IT Vendor Negotiation Gold
June 19, 2025
The tightening of IT budgets has many sourcing leaders eyeing consolidation across the tech stack – not just to reduce spend.
May 13, 2025
This white paper provides IT procurement leaders with a strategic guide to navigating the financial and contractual risks posed by the 2025 tariff landscape.
May 7, 2025
In this bulletin, we examine how large enterprise IT procurement teams can counter aggressive vendor tactics to create a lasting negotiation advantage.
Webinar - Tariff Volatility in 2025: How IT Procurement Can Prepare and Respond
May 2, 2025
How can enterprise IT procurement stay ahead of tariff volatility? In this short webinar, we’ll provide a timely briefing for procurement leaders on what’s happening, what it means for IT buying and IT sourcing playbooks, and guidance on protecting budgets and supply chains in today’s environment of uncertainty.
Guide to AWS Contract
March 5, 2025
In this guide, we reveal what large enterprise AWS customers need to do to eliminate the risk of cloud overspending and improve cost containment as their cloud commitments grow.
SIG: VMware Renewal Best Practices for 2025
February 19, 2025
Since Broadcom’s acquisition, VMware renewals have become ground zero for radical cost increases. In this session, SAM expert and advisor to the Fortune 500, will share best practices on how IT sourcing practitioners can mitigate and minimize VMware renewal cost increases.
Microsoft End of Support Update 2025
February 5, 2025
Here is a list of Microsoft offerings and functionality that will reach end of support or be retired in 2025, and what enterprise customers can do to prepare.
Are Microsoft Enterprise Agreements Going Away?
February 5, 2025
As we examine Microsoft’s latest moves, the question isn’t just which customers are being impacted today – but whether Microsoft’s largest customers will soon face similar pressures to transition away from the traditional EA framework.
Oracle Java Licensing Update – How to Mitigate Higher Costs on Your Next Renewal
December 12, 2024
Since Oracle’s shift to an employee-based Java SE subscription pricing model, Java customers have seen massive cost increases ranging from 2x to 10x (or higher). Here’s what you can do to prepare and minimize the financial impact on your Java estate.
October 30, 2024
SmartSpend Bulletin ™
Anatomy of an AWS PPA Enterprise Agreement
December 1, 2022
Uncover the elements of the Amazon Web Service AWS PPA enterprise agreement, also referred to as a Private Pricing Agreement or Addendum.
November 17, 2022
We explore the pros and cons of SAP’s newest solution – RISE with SAP – and what SAP enterprise customers need to know to determine if it’s a fit for their business.
By K.T. Mills December 16, 2021
SmartSpend Bulletin ™
October 5, 2021
Compare Microsoft EA, EAS, SCE, and CSP to find the best Microsoft Enterprise Agreement for your business's flexibility and cost needs.
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September 29, 2021
Learn cost-saving strategies for your SAP ECC to S/4HANA migration. NPI’s step-by-step roadmap eliminates overspending on your S/4HANA conversion process.
June 28, 2021
There are many ways IT buyers can reduce IT overspend – but none more effective than IT price benchmark analysis. What makes this tactic so effective? Learn why more enterprises are including it as part of their IT purchasing (and renewal) process.
January 19, 2021
SAP self-declaration is one way the vendor detects non-compliance among enterprise customers. Here’s how to avoid compliance and cost risks.

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