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Effective IT Cost Optimization Strategies for Sustainable Savings

Sep 11, 2025
Explore IT cost optimization strategies to reduce expenses and boost ROI, with best practices for sustaining cost efficiency...
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Zscaler’s Price Increase: What Informed IT Buyers Are Doing to Stay Ahead

Aug 22, 2025
Zscaler’s prices are up over 35%. NPI’s IT procurement experts share proven tactics to reduce costs and gain...
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Microsoft Eliminates EA Price Tiers—Here’s What You Need to Know

Aug 15, 2025
Microsoft is eliminating EA price tiers. NPI’s IT procurement experts share how to minimize cost impact and preserve...
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How Microsoft’s SharePoint Security Failure Can Boost EA Renewal Leverage

Aug 8, 2025
Microsoft’s SharePoint security failures have created an opportunity for customers to increase EA renewal negotiation leverage. NPI’s Microsoft...
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PC Costs Are Going Up – Here’s How to Keep Them in Check

Aug 6, 2025
Enterprise PC costs are spiking. NPI’s hardware sourcing analysts explain what’s behind the increases and what enterprise IT...
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How to Navigate Atlassian’s Shifting Sales Strategy

Jul 17, 2025
Atlassian customers are facing higher prices and fewer discounts. NPI’s sourcing experts share tips for navigating Atlassian renewals.
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What Enterprise IT Buyers Are Worried About – A Mid-Year Perspective

Jun 30, 2025
What are the IT procurement challenges weighing heaviest right now on Fortune 500 sourcing leaders? NPI shares client...
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Unlocking Strategic Value: Category Management in IT Procurement

Jun 11, 2025
Learn how IT category management drives smarter sourcing. NPI’s IT procurement experts share tips for simplification.
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Institutionalizing Leverage: How Top Organizations Build Procurement Knowledge

May 29, 2025
How do the world’s smartest IT procurement teams increase leverage in IT vendor negotiations? NPI’s negotiation experts share...
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Beyond Contracts: 7 Strategic Moves to Shield IT Budgets from Tariff Impact

May 22, 2025
NPI’s IT procurement experts share the seven things you can do to protect your IT budget from tariff...
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Fortifying Your IT Contracts in the 2025 Tariff Storm

May 20, 2025
Learn how to strengthen your IT vendor contracts to protect your business against tariff volatility. NPI’s IT procurement...
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Building Proactive Leverage: Why Timing Is Everything in IT Procurement

May 8, 2025
Learn why starting 9–12 months before renewal gives IT procurement teams the leverage needed to counter vendor pressure...