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Microsoft Windows Server Licensing Changes Unlock Potential Savings

Sep 26, 2023
In October 2022, Microsoft quietly introduced key amendments to licensing requirements for Windows Server/CIS. These changes were a...
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Understanding Tenant-Wide Services for M365

Sep 11, 2023
Microsoft’s increasingly broad portfolio of SaaS offerings can be overwhelming for many customers. They range from productivity products...
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Microsoft Copilot Pricing Has Landed – What Enterprise IT Buyers Need to Know

Aug 9, 2023
Microsoft’s eagerly awaited Copilot pricing has been announced at Inspire, the annual partner conference for the Redmond-based software...
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How to Prepare for Your Next Adobe Renewal

Jul 24, 2023
Negotiating a fair deal with Adobe can be tough. With a product portfolio that includes everything from creativity...
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Microsoft Intune Suite Licensing: What’s New?

Jun 30, 2023
Microsoft announced an overhaul of its endpoint management products during Microsoft Ignite 2022 including the introduction of a...
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Navigating the Qlik-Talend Acquisition: IT Procurement Insights for Large Enterprises

Jun 23, 2023
Qlik recently announced it has completed its acquisition of Talend, an open-source data integration platform. This acquisition aims...
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A Mid-Year Checklist for Enterprise Telecom Cost Reduction

Jun 15, 2023
As we approach the mid-year mark, many procurement leaders have been tasked with getting rid of cost waste...
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Navigating Changes to IBM Passport Advantage Agreement Terms to Ensure Compliance

Jun 1, 2023
In February 2023, IBM unveiled changes to its Passport Advantage Agreement terms that will become effective on May...
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5 Questions to Ask to Reduce Software Renewal Costs

May 18, 2023
As enterprise software costs spike, many IT procurement organizations are feeling new pressure from executive stakeholders to reassess...
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Fortifying Your IT Budget: Proactive Strategies to Minimize Software License Audit Risks

May 17, 2023
Learn proactive strategies procurement teams can use to reduce software license audit risk and avoid costly surprises from...
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Understanding Microsoft Step-Up Licenses and When to Purchase Them

Apr 19, 2023
What happens when you’ve purchased a lower edition Microsoft license type and then decide you want to upgrade...
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IT Procurement in a Changing Landscape: How NPI’s IT Purchase Data Can Guide Your Strategy

Apr 12, 2023
In 2022, NPI analyzed over $25 billion in IT purchases made by large enterprises. What does that data...