Contract negotiations and legal issues
Contract negotiations and legal issues can be tricky areas for CIOs, given the mix of IT, legal and business topics. Learn more about evaluating your needs, weighing different options and picking a vendor with the news, tips and other resources on contract negotiations and legal issues in this topic section.
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Contract negotiations and legal issues News
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January 31, 2018
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Jan'18
Law firm: Trump administration policies may reshape IT outsourcing
Trump administration policies on the H-1B visa program for foreign workers and 'political uncertainty' may accelerate the move to the cloud in 2018, a Mayer Brown attorney says.
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January 30, 2018
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In 2018, legal tech trends attest to power of data
Data becomes paramount, worldwide laws may call for contractual changes and the demand for digital services is prompting a litigation shift, according to law firm Mayer Brown.
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April 21, 2017
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Trump's order on H-1B program puts tech employers on notice
The H-1B program is now officially under review. Don't be the next headline, experts warn. Also: Steve Ballmer's public service project, Facebook's brain-computer interface.
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February 13, 2017
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Feb'17
Tech trends in 2017: A legal view
Data regulations, blockchain and the popularity of Agile will have a significant impact on organizations' technology partnerships and contracting, according to law firm Mayer Brown.
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distributive bargaining
Distributive bargaining is an adversarial type of negotiation in which it is assumed that any gain of a competitor is a loss to the other party. Continue Reading
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zero-hours contract
A zero-hours contract is an agreement stating that a given employer is not obligated to provide a worker with any minimum number of hours. Continue Reading
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human resource management (HRM)
This definition explains the meaning of human resource management (HRM) and how HRM helps organizations manage their employees. Continue Reading
Evaluate Contract negotiations and legal issues Vendors & Products
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What is a smart contract and what's it good for?
Blockchain-based smart contracts promise to improve upon traditional legal contracts by validating conditions of a contract and enforcing outcomes through code. Continue Reading
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Mastering the cloud contract
Cynthia Nustad recalls a time not that long ago when businesses didn't have much flexibility in negotiating contracts with cloud providers. "Maybe you could negotiate on price or add-ons, but the core service was pretty vanilla and hardened," said ... Continue Reading
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Cloud contract negotiations: In praise of risk takers and caution
The days of cloud service contracts heavily skewed in the provider's favor are fading. Robust adoption and increased competition are giving CIOs an edge in contract negotiation. Continue Reading
Manage Contract negotiations and legal issues
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Are smart contracts on blockchain beneficial to IoT?
IoT and smart contracts on blockchain are the talk of the town. But whether they're all ready for action -- legally or otherwise -- can be debated. Continue Reading
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Agile contracting: How to ensure speedy development and accountability
Looking for legal advice on how to best craft Agile contracts to ensure both project flexibility and outsourced-developer accountability? Look no further. Continue Reading
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Selling the value of cloud computing to the C-suite
Selling the value of cloud computing to business leaders requires more than the usual bromides about cost savings and speed-to-market. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Contract negotiations and legal issues Issues
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What's the difference between SLO vs. SLA?
The terms SLO and SLA are often confused, but as you’ll learn in this expert tip, there are key differences. Continue Reading
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Three reasons tech budgets remain firmly within CIO control
Forrester's Andy Bartels spells out the reasons CIOs remain central to tech budgets, starting with the reality that CMOs don't want to go it alone. Continue Reading
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Incentive-based pricing models for your next IT outsourcing contract
Looking to add oomph to your standard IT outsourcing contract? Here are three incentive-based pricing models that might help. Continue Reading