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"The only place you can impact cost meaningfully is the 'transaction layer'—at the point of ex*****on, the negotiation."

Wise words from NPI CEO Jon Winsett as he shares what CFOs can do to keep IT costs under control amid inflationary IT prices and an explosion in product and vendor choice.

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Stop wasting money on unused and underused software. Eliminate toxic spend from your software stack with these 7 software license management best practices. https://bit.ly/3QP8WJ0

Microsoft is making frequent product and licensing changes to capitalize on massive enterprise interest in AI. The introduction of Microsoft Fabric and subsequent phasing out of Power BI Premium Capacity licenses are two examples – and a reminder of why it’s critical for enterprise customers to stay ahead of these changes. https://bit.ly/3UkJRYd

An Oracle License Audit is inevitable for enterprise Oracle customers. Here are best practices on how to prepare! https://bit.ly/3IRh6Md

How to Prepare for an Oracle License Audit - NPI Oracle license audits are inevitable for enterprise customers. Learn how to prepare with these tips from NPI’s Oracle licensing specialists.

An update on EU antitrust investigations into Microsoft – and why U.S. customers should be paying attention. https://bit.ly/3IDUzTc

Microsoft Antitrust Investigation Update: Will U.S. Customers Be Impacted? | NPI NPI’s Microsoft cost and licensing experts share an update on EU antitrust investigations into Microsoft – and why U.S. customers should be paying attention.

2024 could be one of the most competitive years in the history of telecom. We explain why and share our tips for what enterprises can do to prepare. https://bit.ly/3Vf2JZx

Why 2024 Could Be the Most Competitive Telecom Market Ever - NPI The enterprise telecommunications marketplace has undergone significant transformations over the last 25 years, influenced by technological advancements, regulatory changes, and evolving business demands. During that time, the market has transitioned from analog to digital technologies. The expansio...

Smartsheet deal pricing is up – way up. Here are tips to help you mitigate or neutralize higher costs on your next Smartsheet purchase or renewal. https://bit.ly/3SWk8U7

Exciting news! We're thrilled to welcome visionary leader Kevin Costello to the NPI Board of Directors. With over 35 years of executive experience in the IT and procurement industries, Kevin brings unparalleled expertise to our team that will help propel NPI into its next phase of growth. https://bit.ly/3I7Zn32

Today marks an exciting and pivotal moment in our history. Falfurrias Growth Partners has made a significant investment in NPI. This will enable us to accelerate growth and deliver new AI-powered solutions that are purpose-built for helping IT procurement practitioners secure world-class IT purchase outcomes. Read more about it here: https://bit.ly/3vFgbv5 And stay tuned for exciting things to come in 2024!

NPI Accelerates the Future of IT Procurement with Growth Investment from Falfurrias Growth Partners - NPI Today, NPI announced some exciting news. Falfurrias Growth Partners, a leading private equity fund focused on growth-oriented businesses, has made a significant investment in our business. This marks a pivotal moment in NPI’s journey. It enables us to accelerate our growth trajectory and delivery ...

Microsoft Teams Premium offers a long list of AI-powered features to change how enterprise users collaborate. But is the price worth the cost? https://bit.ly/42ckTNi

Is Microsoft Teams Premium Worth the Cost? - NPI Microsoft announced the general availability of Microsoft Teams Premium in February 2023 to much fanfare as well as a few criticisms. While the debut of several AI-powered features were received enthusiastically by some enterprise users, the vendor also stirred frustration when it announced some fea...

With Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware now complete, customers are getting their first taste of major changes – starting with the end of perpetual licenses.

Broadcom Acquisition of VMware Reveals Major Licensing Changes - NPI On November 22, 2023, Broadcom completed its acquisition of VMware leaving many wondering what the impact would be at a customer level. Fortunately, or unfortunately, depending on perspective, they didn’t have to wait very long. In the days following the acquisition, Broadcom made significant chan...

Cisco recently announced end-of-sale and end-of-life dates for HyperFlex. NPI’s IT procurement experts share 5 things enterprises should consider as they determine next steps. https://bit.ly/48mBJuC

Cisco Gets Rid of Hyperflex: Important Next Steps for Customers | NPI Cisco recently announced end-of-sale and end-of-life dates for HyperFlex. NPI’s IT procurement experts share 5 things enterprises should consider as they determine next steps.

Recently, Microsoft quietly removed O365 F3 from its Enterprise Agreement offerings. NPI’s Microsoft licensing experts discuss the implications and what we can learn about Microsoft’s licensing strategy. https://bit.ly/46R0XjI

Decoding Microsoft's Licensing Shift: The Case of O365 F3's Removal| NPI Microsoft quietly removed O365 F3 from its Enterprise Agreement offerings. NPI’s Microsoft license and cost optimization experts discuss the implications.

Overlooking this clause in your AWS and Google Cloud agreement could add an extra 25% to 35% to your cloud spend. https://bit.ly/41f60cE

Few things inspire us more than connecting with the procurement community face-to-face – especially when they’re gathered in our backyard! Are you attending Forge: Engage in Atlanta this week? Come see us at Booth #7.

In the intricate web of IT vendor intelligence, sometimes the most revealing insights come from unexpected sources. https://bit.ly/3R2brb9

Instacart's IPO Triggers Snowflake Pricing Review | NPI Instacart’s financial disclosures reveal why enterprises should benchmark current Snowflake pricing. NPI’s IT purchase optimization experts explain why.

What triggers an Oracle license audit? What should you do to prepare? NPI’s object software compliance experts share advice on how to navigate an Oracle audit and secure the best possible outcome. https://bit.ly/3FSToxW procurement

Earlier this year, Oracle boldly migrated to a new employee-based subscription model for Java (Java SE Universal). Here are observations on how the change is impacting customers and potential actions they can take. https://bit.ly/3ZY1caW

Oracle Java User Update: Observations and Advice for Java SE Universal Subscription - NPI This past January, Oracle quietly rolled-out a bold change to Java licensing and – in effect – how it generates Java SE Subscription revenue. Oracle’s new Java SE Universal Subscription is, in effect, a replacement for the Named User Plus (NUP) and Processor license models. Under the new model...

Most large enterprises overspend on their Oracle ULAs. We reveal three tips to help enterprises optimize their Oracle ULA for savings.

3 Tips for Saving on Your Oracle ULA - NPI Oracle’s Unlimited Licensing Agreements (ULAs) have long been a staple for larger enterprises looking to navigate their relationship with the tech giant. The allure of such agreements is undeniable: a seemingly unending use of Oracle’s vast software library. But it comes at a cost—steep annual...

On the surface, the Zoom One platform makes sense for many enterprise customers. But is it right for your organization? We share our tips for assessing whether the move to Zoom One makes sense. https://bit.ly/48n0QhM

Is Zoom’s One Platform Worth the Cost? | NPI Is the Zoom One platform a fit for your organization? It depends. NPI’s IT procurement experts share their insights.

What does effective SaaS management look like at the enterprise level? And how can companies leverage best practices to materially reduce and control SaaS spend and sprawl? NPI’s SaaS license optimization experts share their tips.

What is SaaS Management and How Can It Save You Money? | NPI What does effective SaaS management look like at the enterprise level? Learn how your company can leverage best practices to reduce & control SaaS spend.

Enterprises are feeling sticker shock from Microsoft Copilot pricing – and that’s without dissecting the cost impact Copilot may have on Azure and other related areas of spend. Read our blog to learn more.

Microsoft Copilot Pricing Has Landed – What Enterprise IT Buyers Need to Know - NPI Microsoft’s eagerly awaited Copilot pricing has been announced at Inspire, the annual partner conference for the Redmond-based software giant. While details are still sparse on specific pricing for the Enterprise Agreement program, Microsoft did state the following:

Securing buy-side leverage during renewal negotiations with Adobe can be tough. Here are some tips for large enterprise customers: https://bit.ly/3KcvkZ8

How to Prepare for Your Next Adobe Renewal | NPI Securing buy-side leverage during Adobe renewal negotiations can be tough. NPI’s IT procurement advisors share tips on how enterprises can negotiate a world-class Adobe purchase or renewal.

The tech sector is a bright spot for M&A activity right now. It’s also driving up cost and compliance risk for enterprise customers of those vendors involved. Read more in our latest blog post: https://bit.ly/43gKQtL

Tech M&A Fallout: How Large Enterprises Can Minimize the Cost and Compliance Risks | NPI M&A activity in the tech sector is increasing cost and compliance risk for many enterprise customers. NPI’s IT procurement advisors share tips on how enterprises can minimize these risks.

NPI’s Microsoft licensing experts share what you need to know about Microsoft Intune Suite licensing and some things to consider before purchasing. https://bit.ly/3r6kZrc

Microsoft Intune Suite Licensing: What’s New? - NPI Microsoft announced an overhaul of its endpoint management products during Microsoft Ignite 2022 including the introduction of a new family of products. While Microsoft introduced Microsoft Intune as the new name for all endpoint management-related products, the name itself is not new. The cloud-bas...

Qlik's recent acquisition of Talend marks a new era in data integration, quality, and governance. But what does this mean for customers? NPI shares insights on potential pricing changes and strategies to secure favorable agreements. Read more in our latest blog post: https://bit.ly/3r1uBn5

Navigating the Qlik-Talend Acquisition: IT Procurement Insights for Large Enterprises - NPI Qlik recently announced it has completed its acquisition of Talend, an open-source data integration platform. This acquisition aims to bring together a shared vision and a rich portfolio of solutions for data integration, quality, and governance. As reported by Diginomica, Qlik CEO, Mike Capone shar...

Inspection of enterprise telecom costs almost always reveals significant, unintentional overspending. NPI shares a checklist of things you can do right now to get rid of telecom cost waste. https://bit.ly/3NvqfgD

When NPI was founded in 2003, there were no iPhones, only 14% of companies had a CIO, and just 2% of companies used the cloud. IT procurement as a discipline barely existed. Join us for a look back at what’s changed in the landscape in the last 20 years and where we think it’s heading. https://bit.ly/43OsGjY

NPI Turns 20: Why Our Commitment to Eliminating IT Overspending is Stronger Than Ever - NPI This month marks NPI’s 20th anniversary! It’s mind-boggling to think about how much has changed in the last two decades. In 2003, there were no iPhones or Netflix, MySpace was the hot new thing, Google was barely five years old, and Yahoo and AOL were the top two most popular websites in the U.S...

New IBM Passport Agreement Terms have shifted more compliance risk and burden onto IBM customers. Learn how you can tackle these challenges and ensure compliance. https://bit.ly/3OSlWx3

IT vendor lock-in – should companies fight it or embrace it? We share ways you can mitigate cost risk and turn this challenge into an advantage.

How to Mitigate the Cost Risks of IT Vendor Lock-in - NPI IT vendor lock-in – should companies fight it or embrace it? Historically, IT procurement best practices have suggested companies should push back against vendor lock-in. Competition provides buy-side leverage. But the reality is IT vendor lock-in is virtually impossible to avoid in the current en...