Contract Negotiation

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The 30% Opportunity: Procurement Power Moves That Build Leverage and Retake Control

Most IT deals aren’t lost at the negotiating table. They’re lost months earlier due to operational and internal...
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Will AI Spend Break IT Procurement?

Mar 26, 2026
IT procurement teams must change how they think about AI cost management. This article highlights what steps they...
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Inside the Mind of the Vendor

Join NPI as we venture Inside the Mind of the Vendor to better understand IT vendors’ sales playbooks...
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Mastering Vendor Communications – How to Control the Message and Protect Your Leverage

In any IT negotiation, what you say (and what you don’t) can dramatically impact the outcome. In this...
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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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Balancing Cost and Value in Tech Sourcing

Fortune 500 enterprises face relentless pressure to reduce IT costs — but not at the expense of innovation,...
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AI Negotiations: How IT Sourcing Can Gain Leverage with Top AI Suppliers

AI is transforming enterprise IT — and reshaping how suppliers price, package, and position their offerings. From generative...
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SIG Podcast: Mastering Vendor Communication – How to Control the Message and Protect Your Leverage with NPI

Mastering Vendor Communication
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How to Mitigate IT Vendor Lock-in Risk in the Enterprise

Sep 12, 2025
IT vendor lock-in is one of the greatest threats to the tech budget. Learn how to tackle lock-in...
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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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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...