Deep dives into enterprise software cost optimization, negotiation strategies, and the intelligence you need to stop overpaying.
With 9% annual increases, $500/seat pricing, and 80% of budget going to consultants—Salesforce's complexity isn't the moat they think it is. AI just made it a liability.
We analyzed IBM's Red Hat acquisition to predict exactly how they'll extract 300-500% more from Confluent customers over the next 5 years. The real danger isn't inflation—it's re-platforming.
Running IBM software on VMware? You're standing between two giants. Broadcom's price hikes are forcing a vSphere 7 freeze, but IBM is removing vSphere 7 from their eligible technology list. Your CVA won't warn you—you'll only find out when you get the bill.
The Broadcom vs. Siemens case has changed the rules. Vendors are now suing for Copyright Infringement instead of Breach of Contract—removing liability caps and forcing cases into US Federal Court. Every VMware customer must read this.
A Canadian Federal Court just ruled OVHcloud's data stored in Canada was subject to US jurisdiction under the CLOUD Act. That 20-30% premium you paid for "data sovereignty" may have bought you nothing but shelfware.
The formal audit letter isn't the start—it's the end. Learn the red flags that indicate an audit is already happening, and why your internal emails could become their best evidence.
Discover the 8 fundamental ways Costif.ai delivers real savings that traditional SAM tools and in-house teams simply cannot match. From actual migration work to industry pricing intelligence.
Everything you need to know before, during, and after an Oracle license audit. Learn the tactics auditors use and how to protect your organization.
The AI CapEx Super-Cycle has created a $600 billion revenue gap. Vendors cannot fill it with new customers alone—they must extract it from you. Here is your defense.
How unauthorized software purchases are silently draining your IT budget, and what you can do to regain control without stifling innovation.
Insider strategies for getting the best possible deal on your Microsoft EA renewal. Based on analysis of thousands of successful negotiations.
The average enterprise uses 300+ SaaS applications. Here is how to identify redundancies, optimize spend, and build a sustainable SaaS management strategy.
How AI-powered license harvesting is revolutionizing software asset management and helping enterprises reclaim an average of $1.2M annually.
Chapter 11 is the ultimate negotiation tool to shed shelfware and bad contracts—but only if your contract allows it. Learn the three critical clauses every enterprise agreement should include.
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