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Are you looking to achieve a highly competitive deal at your next negotiation?

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Elevate Your Workday Negotiations to Maximize Success - UpperEdge Webinar | Thursday, September 12th, 11:00AM ET Hosted by Erwann Couesbot & Jeff Lazarto To achieve a highly competitive Workday agreement and protect your organization from excessive downstream costs, you must take a holistic approach that goes beyond pricing. Understanding Workday’s approach to g...

SAP is pulling the plug on ECC in 2027. Have you started your transition to ?

For expert guidance on navigating your journey to , download our on-demand webinar and learn how to prepare and execute a successful transition from our expert advisors. Download the recording here >>

Navigating the Inevitable Journey to SAP RISE - UpperEdge In just 3 years, RISE has swiftly evolved from a novel concept to a transformative force within the SAP ecosystem.

Make the most of your time at by scheduling time with our expert advisor in San Francisco!

With over 10 years of experience helping customers save money and improve their relationships, our Salesforce Advisory Practice Leader is available at to discuss your current Salesforce relationship and any challenges you may be facing.

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Are you in the midst of a transformation? Avoid common pitfalls and learn how to expose and mitigate potential risks.

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Digital Transformations: Exposing and Mitigating Program Risks - UpperEdge Gear up for your next digital transformation journey in our on-demand webinar, covering how to mitigate risks, boost vendor responsibility, and master the influence of GenAI on ERP implementations.

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• Navigating evolving market trends
• Avoiding vendor lock-in
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Mitigating Cloud Transformation Risks in AWS, Azure, and MSP Relationships - UpperEdge In today's rapidly evolving IT landscape, organizations are navigating a maze of technology options from cloud-first solutions to generative AI to boutique solutions.

To thrive in the evolving landscape, companies must address several critical challenges in the & integration of technologies.

Our latest blog outlines several of these challenges as well as viable ways to mitigate these challenges as you deploy AI solutions >>

Leading the AI Revolution: Critical Challenges for IT Executives Here are seven AI challenges CIOs and CPOs must proactively navigate and ways to mitigate those challenges as you deploy AI-driven technology.

's go-forward success is directly tied to customers adopting their solutions & E5 bundle. But customers can use this knowledge to their advantage when negotiating with Microsoft.

Listen to the latest podcast from our Microsoft expert for a full recap of Microsoft's most recent earnings results & ways to leverage these results at the negotiation table >>

Microsoft FY24 Q4 Earnings: Microsoft Will Push E5 and Copilot Adoption on Customers - UpperEdge Insights for IT Negotiations · Microsoft FY24 Q4 Earnings: Microsoft Will Push E5 and Copilot Adoption on Customers Microsoft announced their FY24 Q4 earnings recently, […]

Generative AI is significantly disrupting the market. Back in February, our Chief of Strategy and Research shared his predictions on how will transform Implementations. In our latest episode, we give an update on those predictions and share new critical insights around lawsuits, data privacy, and how vendors may use to win your business.

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Predictions for Generative AI's Impact on ERP Implementations - A Mid-Year Update - UpperEdge  Welcome to Insights for IT Negotiations, a podcast by UpperEdge, a leading IT sourcing, negotiation, and project ex*****on advisory firm. Join John Belden, UpperEdge’s Chief […]

's recent executive changes came as a surprise to a lot of , especially considering the announcement came a week after their recent earnings call and after appearances from the departing execs.

Read this blog post for an in-depth discussion on why these executives are leaving, how these changes will affect SAP's org structure, and how they will impact customers >>

Understanding The Impact of SAP's Executive Changes - UpperEdge Here, I will delve into SAP's Executive Changes as well as SAP’s historical executive turnover, potential successors, and the potential impact for SAP customer

The first 30 days of your program are critical to get right - here are some simple but effective ways to secure the course of your transformation initiative and ensure long-term success >>

3 Ways to Secure the Course of Your New Transformation Program How you spend the first 30 days of your new transformation program will greatly impact how it plays out long term.

Transitioning to ? If you haven’t started thinking about your SAP journey, the time is now to develop your strategy.

Learn from our expert advisors and their wealth of experience from advising over 1,000 transactions. They have been leading the charge in guiding early evaluators and adopters of and you can learn from their invaluable lessons in this on-demand webinar. Watch it here >>

Navigating the Inevitable Journey to SAP RISE - UpperEdge In just 3 years, RISE has swiftly evolved from a novel concept to a transformative force within the SAP ecosystem.

's Q2 FY24 results are out, and their & net-new product offerings are driving guidance and revenue numbers up. But how can customers use these results at their upcoming renewals?

Check out the latest podcast from our ServiceNow expert for tips on creating leverage from the vendor's clear goals for the remainder of the year >>

ServiceNow Q2 FY24 Earnings: Net-New Products and GenAI Drive Guidance and Customer Leverage - UpperEdge Insights for IT Negotiations · Podcast Adam – 7:25:24, 11.17 AM ServiceNow’s Q2 FY24 subscription revenue came in at $2.54B, representing 23% growth year-over-year while, […]

It is critical to understand Infrastructure ( ) and how to negotiate it before taking the leap – are you prepared for the negotiation table with Oracle?

Download our webinar to demystify OCI and learn about the model. Gain a better understanding of OCI’s services and negotiation strategies in the on-demand discussion here >>

Unraveling Oracle’s OCI and Universal Credit Model - UpperEdge Webinar | Thursday, June 20th, 11:00AM ET Presented by Jeff Lazarto and Shane Griffin It’s clear that cloud infrastructure is the future for businesses around the globe. It should come as no surprise Oracle is pushing its customers from traditional on-premise datacenters to their cloud, known as O...

Many of your product subscriptions are likely tied to individual user volumes, but beware of certain products that are not so straightforward.

Check out our latest blog to learn more about products with unique licensing structures & some common pitfalls to avoid if you're considering adopting these products >>

Unique Salesforce Licensing Models and Pitfalls to Avoid This blog outlines products with unique Salesforce licensing models and key recommendations to help reduce overall costs for these products.

It's not too late to register for this week's webinar! Join us Wednesday at 11AM ET to learn how is transforming software providers & business models as well as strategic risk mitigation and transfer.

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Vendor AI-Enabled Delivery Models: Extracting Value from Your IT Suppliers - UpperEdge Webinar | Thursday, July 24th, 11:00AM ET Presented by John Belden & Len Riley In an era where generative AI-enabled delivery models are revolutionizing IT services, Digital and IT leaders face a critical challenge: extracting true value from top vendors such as SAP, Accenture, Deloitte, PWC, IBM, M...

Feeling intimidated by your negotiations? Our on-demand webinar provides robust strategies from our expert Microsoft advisors on negotiating effectively with to secure a competitive deal.

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Mastering Microsoft Negotiations: Strategies to Achieve the Best Deal - UpperEdge Learn how to secure significant savings in your Microsoft deal - download this on-demand webinar for the proper strategy to achieve better Microsoft pricing and commercial terms.

How you spend the first 30 days of your program will greatly impact how it plays out long term.

Check out this article for CIO Online where our expert advisor outlines simple ways to start your on the right foot to ensure longevity >>

3 ways to help secure the course of a new transformation program How you spend the first 30 days of your transformation program will greatly impact how it plays out long term.

We are thrilled to be named one of Inc.'s 2024 Best Workplaces! UpperEdge is committed to creating an exceptional workplace culture and to employee excellence, and this award is a testament of that.

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Check out our latest episode where our industry experts explore strategies for effectively evaluating and negotiating 's and models. Whether you're in or navigating contracts, this discussion offers valuable insights that help you unravel the complexities of these licensing models!

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Strategies for Effectively Negotiating Oracle's OCI and UCC Models Welcome to Insights for IT Negotiations, a podcast by UpperEdge, a leading IT sourcing, negotiation, and project ex*****on advisory firm. Join John Belden, U...

Download our expert-led recording to gain critical insights into navigating transformation risks, vendor lock-in, and managing expectations. Equip your team with actionable strategies to ensure a smooth and successful transition.

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Mitigating Cloud Transformation Risks in AWS, Azure, and MSP Relationships - UpperEdge In today's rapidly evolving IT landscape, organizations are navigating a maze of technology options from cloud-first solutions to generative AI to boutique solutions.

If you're struggling to develop a strategy that truly extracts value from your top vendors' offerings, join our upcoming webinar to learn actionable insights to maximize your partnerships in the era of .

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Vendor AI-Enabled Delivery Models: Extracting Value from Your IT Suppliers - UpperEdge Webinar | Thursday, July 24th, 11:00AM ET Presented by John Belden & Len Riley In an era where generative AI-enabled delivery models are revolutionizing IT services, Digital and IT leaders face a critical challenge: extracting true value from top vendors such as SAP, Accenture, Deloitte, PWC, IBM, M...

Support is a prevalent part of any company's relationship, a relationship that is likely been ingrained in your infrastructure for years. But how do you know if Microsoft's is right for you?

Read this blog post to learn about Microsoft's various support models, including Unified Enterprise Support, to determine which is the right fit for you >

Is Microsoft Unified Support Right for Your Organization? This blog covers Microsoft Unified Support models, including what to consider when evaluating Unified Enterprise Support.

If you're still grappling with how to use your learnings from to create leverage, you won't want to miss our latest video podcast with our expert advisor.

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SAP Sapphire 2024 Recap:How SAP Customers Can Leverage Key Insights Welcome to Insights for IT Negotiations, a podcast by UpperEdge, a leading IT sourcing, negotiation, and project ex*****on advisory firm. Join John Belden, U...

is transforming suppliers' business models - but understanding how to extract true value from the tools your top vendors are touting is a consistent issue for and execs.

Join us for our this month for a practical roadmap to navigating AI-driven IT supplier relationships. Save your spot here >

Vendor AI-Enabled Delivery Models: Extracting Value from Your IT Suppliers - UpperEdge Webinar | Thursday, July 24th, 11:00AM ET Presented by John Belden & Len Riley In an era where generative AI-enabled delivery models are revolutionizing IT services, Digital and IT leaders face a critical challenge: extracting true value from top vendors such as SAP, Accenture, Deloitte, PWC, IBM, M...

UpperEdge just launched a new video format for our Insights for podcast! In the first video episode, our hosts chat with one of UpperEdge's expert advisors to discuss all things .

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SAP Sapphire 2024 Recap: How SAP Customers Can Leverage Key Insights - UpperEdge  Welcome to Insights for IT Negotiations, a podcast by UpperEdge, a leading IT sourcing, negotiation, and project ex*****on advisory firm. Join John Belden, UpperEdge’s […]

UpperEdge just launched a new video format in our Insights for Negotiations podcast! In the first video episode, our hosts chat with one of UpperEdge's expert advisors to chat all things .

For more information on how to bolster your and strategy in light of the conference, watch or listen to the full podcast here >

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There’s no denying the benefits of transformation, but substantial risks can undermine initiatives, often leading to delays, reduced scope of efficacy, and, overtime, . This blog post gives some warning signs, and ways to secure overall value and fulfil program timelines >

Protecting Your Digital Transformation From Value Erosion - UpperEdge Risks to IT transformations can disrupt initiatives, leading to value erosion. Here are the warning signs and ways to secure overall value.

is enabling delivery models and revolutionizing services, but IT and leaders are challenged with extracting value from their vendors to increase productivity while still realizing cost savings.

Join us for our webinar next month to learn effective strategies for navigating the landscape and ways to mitigate and transfer emerging risks. Save your spot here >

Vendor AI-Enabled Delivery Models: Extracting Value from Your IT Suppliers - UpperEdge Webinar | Thursday, July 24th, 11:00AM ET Presented by John Belden & Len Riley In an era where generative AI-enabled delivery models are revolutionizing IT services, Digital and IT leaders face a critical challenge: extracting true value from top vendors such as SAP, Accenture, Deloitte, PWC, IBM, M...