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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...
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IT Purchasing Excellence in the Era of Digital Sourcing Transformation

May 1, 2025
Discover the keys to IT purchasing excellence & sourcing transformation. Explore strategies, tools, & trends for achieving procurement...
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How to Avoid Overspending on Your HCM Renewal

Apr 2, 2025
Enterprises are overspending on HCM software renewals. NPI’s IT sourcing experts share tips to help customers save money...
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Update on Microsoft EA Changes: What Enterprise Customers Need to Know Now

Mar 26, 2025
Recent changes to Microsoft EA eligibility have many customers confused. NPI’s Microsoft licensing experts share what the latest...
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Is VMware Third-Party Support a Good Idea?

Mar 20, 2025
Third-part support alternatives for VMware are gaining traction. But are they a fit for large enterprise customers? NPI’s...
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Tackling Vendor Aggressiveness: Insights from NPI’s Client Advisory Board

Mar 4, 2025
IT vendor aggressiveness is at an all-time high at the deal negotiation table. Here are insights from NPI’s...