Strategy - Blueprints

Master the Public Cloud IaaS Acquisition Models

This project will provide IT leadership and procurement teams information to help them understand the basic terminologies of cloud infrastructure, what to look for in an...
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Slash Spending by Optimizing Your Software Maintenance and Support

This blueprint aims to provide an unbiased overview of the ins and outs of software maintenance & support (M&S), how to assess the cost and value of it to your...
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Implement Your Negotiation Strategy More Effectively

Preparing to negotiate is only half the battle, and successfully implementing your negotiation strategy requires attention to the subtle nuances of the process. However,...
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Cut Cost Through Effective IT Category Planning

An IT category plan identifies the most significant opportunities for IT to cut costs by using a well thought out approach to vendor negotiations that is not reactive or...

Prepare for Negotiations More Effectively

Good negotiations start with good preparation. However, this critical stage of negotiations is often overlooked and undervalued. Spending more time on this stage (and...
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Improve Your Statements of Work to Hold Your Vendors Accountable

Reviewing and negotiating SOWs can be difficult without the right framework, understanding, and tools. A bad SOW can derail a project through cost and time overruns, poor...
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Understand Common IT Contract Provisions to Negotiate More Effectively

Info-Tech’s guidance and insights will help you navigate the complex process of contract review and identify the key details necessary to maximize the protections for...
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Capture and Market the ROI of Your VMO

Calculating the impact or value of a vendor management office (VMO) can be difficult without the right framework and tools. In addition to quantifying the VMO’s...
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Master the MSA for Your Managed Services Providers

IT organizations are becoming more reliant on managed services and products to meet internal and external needs. By understanding managed services providers, including...
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Proactively Identify and Mitigate Vendor Risk

CIOs are faced with increasing pressure to successfully deliver IT projects that meet business needs on time and within budget while depending on many new and unproven...
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