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What We Learned from NPI’s Customer Advisory Board

Dec 9, 2024
In a recent gathering of our Customer Advisory Board, IT procurement executives from Fortune 500 enterprises shared insights...
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5 Trends Defining the Future of IT Procurement

Nov 14, 2024
The world of IT procurement is gearing up for a major transformation by 2030. In the coming years,...
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How to Ace Your Next Salesforce Negotiation

Sep 30, 2024
Salesforce negotiations are complex and overspending is common. NPI’s Salesforce cost optimization specialists share their top tips.
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The T-minus X Roadmap: A Playbook for IT Purchase Optimization

Sep 27, 2024
By adopting a proactive “T-minus X” approach, where “X” is the preparation time needed for optimal results, IT...
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IT Procurement Market Intelligence: Key Benefits for Your Business

Sep 24, 2024
Discover how Procurement Market Intelligence for IT procurement helps you get more value from vendors, cut costs, reduce...
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Minimize VMware Renewal Pricing Increases: Strategies to Counter Higher VMware Pricing Protect Your Budget

Sep 23, 2024
Get proactive steps to reduce VMware renewal pricing, build an effective negotiation strategy against higher VMware pricing, and...
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Should You Purchase Under a Microsoft Enterprise Subscription Agreement or Microsoft EA?

Sep 18, 2024
Compare the Microsoft Enterprise Subscription Agreement and EA to find the best licensing option for your business needs...
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Why the Market is Stacked Against IT Buyers and How AI Can Help

Sep 11, 2024
A common refrain at NPI is that enterprise IT procurement practitioners have one of the toughest jobs in...
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12 Questions to Ask When Negotiating an Enterprise Software Agreement

Sep 5, 2024
Enterprise software agreement negotiations require three things: up-to-the-minute supplier and negotiation intelligence, diligent preparation, and introspection. But what...
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What is SaaS Management and How Can It Save You Money?

Aug 4, 2024
SaaS management helps businesses control costs, boost productivity, and stay compliant. Learn key strategies to manage your SaaS...
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NPI Revolutionizes IT Procurement with Launch of NPI Vantage™ Pro Platform

Jul 17, 2024
Over the last 21 years, enterprise IT procurement has emerged from the shadows and into the spotlight. Today’s...
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Understanding the Cost Implications of Microsoft Copilot+ PCs

Jul 9, 2024
One of Bill Gates’s first emails to the newly formed Microsoft included an aspirational goal of “a computer...