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The 2026 Software License Audit Forecast: What Enterprises Should Expect and How to Prepare

Software license audits are evolving and 2026 will bring more aggressive tactics, tighter timelines, and higher financial stakes....
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Rethinking Software Asset Management: How a Hybrid Approach Improves Outcomes

Jan 20, 2026
Software has changed. The way most organizations manage it hasn’t. The side effect is companies are wasting millions...
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The Coming AI SKU Migration in Enterprise Software

Jan 16, 2026
Enterprise software vendors are reconfiguring SKUs for AI. NPI’s IT procurement experts explain what this means for renewals...
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Microsoft’s M365 Price Reset: What Enterprises Must Do Before July 2026

In this webinar, NPI’s Microsoft licensing experts will break down the true budget impact of these layered changes...
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Anthropic’s New Pricing Model: Lower Seat Fees, Higher Enterprise TCO

Dec 12, 2025
Anthropic’s pricing changes mean higher overall costs for many enterprise customers. NPI’s IT pricing experts explain why.
Blog

What Microsoft Didn’t Say About Its M365 Price Increase

Dec 9, 2025
Microsoft’s July 2026 M365 price increase is a major budget shock for enterprises. NPI’s Microsoft licensing experts share...
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Microsoft’s New M365 Price Increase Masks a Far Larger Budget Shock

Dec 9, 2025
Microsoft’s New M365 Price Increase Masks a Far Larger Budget Shock
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Software License Audits Will Surge in 2026 – Prepare Now

Nov 24, 2025
Software vendor will audit more frequently than ever in 2026. NPI’s compliance experts share tips on how to...
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Smartsheet’s Loyalty Benefit: Leverage or Lock-In?

Nov 18, 2025
NPI’s IT procurement analysts share the truth behind Smartsheet’s Loyalty Benefit, and how customers can build leverage during...
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Datadog’s Playbook for Lock-In and How to Negotiate Around It

Nov 13, 2025
Datadog’s growth shows how software vendors engineer lock-in. NPI’s IT procurement experts share what customers can do to...
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GCP Gains Enterprise Ground and Credibility with Google’s Anthropic Partnership

Nov 3, 2025
Google’s deal with Anthropic signals GCP’s rise as a true enterprise contender and a more negotiable cloud option...
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How to Strengthen Your Leverage in SAP Negotiations

Oct 29, 2025
How can businesses improve SAP negotiation outcomes? NPI’s SAP licensing advisors share tips for reducing cost and risk...