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Software Maintenance Annual Increase: Cost-Reduction Best Practices

Jun 9, 2020
Software demands copious spend for a large enterprise. Here’s how to stop overspending on your software maintenance annual...
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On-Premise vs. SaaS – Enterprise Software Pricing Considerations and Negotiation Insights

May 20, 2020
While some have said on-premise software is the new legacy, there are plenty of enterprises that are still...
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Healthcare IT: Are You Paying Too Much for Medical Abstraction Services?

May 6, 2020
Healthcare organizations are digging deep for IT cost reductions like never before. One category that’s often overlooked is...
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Will Coronavirus Impact IT Pricing?

Mar 3, 2020
With the unknown but potentially severe global impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19), NPI has begun seeing ripples in...
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Preparing for Your Broadcom Renewal – Consider Your Alternatives Well in Advance

Feb 12, 2020
In a discussion that Hock Tan, President and CEO of Broadcom, presented to investors in August 2019 he...
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A Cost-Reduction Primer on Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security Pricing and Options

Feb 10, 2020
By now you’ve heard of Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security, and chances are, you’ve purchased the EMS E3...
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Understanding the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement True-Up and Reservation Process

Dec 11, 2019
Learn about the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement True-Up process, including how to manage true-ups, add new products, & optimize...
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6 Hidden Telecom Costs Exhausting Your IT Budget

Nov 1, 2019
Telecom costs are notoriously difficult to manage – so difficult that, despite a growing number of telecom expense...
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Discounting on Your Next Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Renewal – It’s a New Ballgame

Oct 10, 2019
The Microsoft enterprise agreement renewal isn’t what it used to be – especially when it comes to discounts...
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Don’t Underestimate the Power of Team Alignment in IT Vendor Negotiations

Aug 15, 2019
The list of things that affect the outcome of IT vendor negotiations is long. We spend a lot...
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Thoughts on Microsoft’s Growing Azure Portfolio and a Piece of Negotiation Advice

Aug 5, 2019
Microsoft’s investment in Azure is paying off. According to CEO Satya Nadella, more than 95 percent of the...
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Benefits of Software Asset Management: Top SAM Benefits

Jul 9, 2019
Learn the benefits of software asset management (SAM) and how it can improve cost efficiency, compliance, and IT...