IT vendor selection and management
Successful IT vendor selection and management can help you control costs and mitigate risk in IT projects. Weighing the pros and cons of various vendors and weighing them against one another to make the best choice is no easy task. Get guidance with IT vendor selection and management news, tips and other resources in this section.
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Limited-Time Download: Sizing Your SaaS Deal Correctly
Most customers fail to accurately forecast their licensing demand which leads to over-and under-buying whereby users squander their negotiating leverage or eat up the discount they earned by buying underutilized shelf-ware. Use this resource to learn how to dodge those potential traps and how to apply deal sizing best practices to optimize your IT spend.
IT vendor selection and management News
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March 23, 2020
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Mar'20
Coronavirus pandemic ups the IT contract negotiation game
IT contract negotiation has always been a difficult dance between customers and vendors, but the coronavirus pandemic means there are new rules to navigate on both sides.
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March 04, 2020
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Mar'20
List of tech conferences canceled, postponed due to coronavirus
IT events across the globe are being canceled, rescheduled or streamed in response to concerns about the possible spread of COVID-19 in public spaces and large groups.
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June 26, 2019
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Jun'19
AI's carbon footprint will be an issue for enterprises
AI is touted as the tech that will help us combat global warming, but training AI models requires a shocking amount of energy. What are the implications for enterprise AI strategies?
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May 17, 2019
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May'19
Trump's move to ban Huawei a wake-up call for IT execs
The Trump administration's move to effectively ban Huawei products from U.S. networks has big implications for IT execs in charge of supply chain sourcing and security.
IT vendor selection and management Get Started
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procurement plan
A procurement plan -- also called a procurement management plan -- is a document that justifies the need for an external supplier and explains how the process of finding a supplier will be performed. Continue Reading
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How to negotiate a good software subscription agreement
A big mistake IT execs make in negotiating software subscription deals is overbuying. Here are seven steps from ClearEdge Partners' Rachel Annello that will lead to a better deal. Continue Reading
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business process outsourcing (BPO)
Business process outsourcing, or BPO, is a business practice in which one organization hires another company to perform a process task that the hiring organization requires for its own business to operate successfully. Continue Reading
Evaluate IT vendor selection and management Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Set IT vendor selection criteria to evolve with the times
As enterprises' IT tool sets expand to include more specialized providers for cloud and DevOps deployments, they face new vendor management challenges. Continue Reading
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CIO's breadth, depth, business savvy on display at Trace3 Evolve
Technology leaders from NetApp, First American and Experian were among those honored at the Trace3 Evolve event. Their outsized role in driving business value was on full display. Continue Reading
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Sunkist Growers reaps the benefits of managed disaster recovery services
Sunkist Growers turned to DRaaS to make its disaster recovery options more practical for the company and its employees. But while the market is maturing, it might not work for all businesses. Continue Reading
Manage IT vendor selection and management
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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MSP roles and responsibilities are undergoing rapid change -- here's why
It's a new era for managed service providers and CIOs. MSPs increasingly act as strategic partners, helping IT teams fulfill the outsized role technology plays in business success. Continue Reading
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Contract risk management: Focus on these 6 areas
Inspecting vendor contracts for risk is increasingly important as CIOs scramble to stay nimble in a volatile economy. ClearEdge Partners explains how to protect your interests. Continue Reading
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How to write an RFP and statement of work for an IT services contract
Master how to write an RFP and statement of work to get the IT services you need using these best practices from consulting firm ClearEdge Partners. Continue Reading
Problem Solve IT vendor selection and management Issues
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Free proof-of-concept templates for the CIO
Do you know what goes into a proof of concept? Or why POCs are done? Learn more about the elements of a POC and get access to free proof-of-concept templates for the CIO in this tip. Continue Reading
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How to sustain hard-won ITSM automation gains
The ITSM automation gains you've reaped from your ITSM provider can vanish when you need to switch vendors. These five tips will prevent that from happening. Continue Reading
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5 tips to improve ITSM SLAs in IT shops with multiple service providers
How do CIOs develop ITSM SLAs that satisfy business expectations in today's complex environment of multiple service providers? David Clifford takes CIOs through five key steps. Continue Reading