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Top 15 Digital Transformation Trends in 2025
Last Updated on February 23, 2025 by Sam Gupta 2024 turned out to be another slower year, following the trend of previous years. While there
Automation and AI Add-Ons: Protecting Against Future ERP Cost Escalation
Last Updated on December 12, 2025 by Shrestha Dash The most expensive ERP contract decisions often occur not during initial procurement but years later, when
Hybrid ERP Contracts: Negotiating Multi-Cloud and On-Premises Terms
Last Updated on December 12, 2025 by Shrestha Dash The enterprise software landscape has evolved dramatically, and nowhere is this more evident than in ERP
ERP Contract Renewals: Renegotiating After Implementation
Last Updated on December 12, 2025 by Shrestha Dash The most overlooked moment in ERP lifecycle management occurs not at initial procurement but years later,
ERP Exit Strategies: Negotiating Data Migration and Transition Rights
Last Updated on December 3, 2025 by Shrestha Dash Vendor lock-in concerns are reaching unprecedented levels as organizations recognize how deeply ERP systems embed themselves
Negotiating Cloud ERP Consumption Models: Managing Variable Costs
Last Updated on December 3, 2025 by Shrestha Dash The shift to cloud ERP promised predictable subscription economics—no more massive hardware investments, no surprise infrastructure
ERP Negotiations: Generative AI Features in ERP Agreements
Last Updated on November 24, 2025 by Shrestha Dash Generative artificial intelligence represents the most rapidly adopted enterprise technology in history—ChatGPT reached 100 million users
Manufacturing ERP Contract Negotiations: Industry Specific Terms
Last Updated on November 21, 2025 by Shrestha Dash Manufacturing organizations face unique challenges when negotiating ERP contracts that differ significantly from service-based or distribution
AI in ERP Contracts: What to Negotiate Before You Buy
Last Updated on November 3, 2025 by Shrestha Dash Artificial intelligence has rapidly evolved from a futuristic concept to a fundamental component of modern ERP
Cloud ERP Contract Negotiations: What’s Different in 2025
Last Updated on November 1, 2025 by Shrestha Dash The shift from on-premises to cloud ERP has fundamentally transformed how organizations approach contract negotiations. While
ERP Contract Negotiation: Essential Strategies for Buyers in 2025
Last Updated on October 27, 2025 by Shrestha Dash Enterprise resource planning implementations represent some of the largest technology investments organizations make, often reaching millions
ERP Contract Negotiation: Tactics, Pitfalls, and Post-Contract Best Practices
Last Updated on October 26, 2025 by Shrestha Dash Understanding why ERP contract negotiations matter and which terms require attention provides essential foundational knowledge for
ERP Contract Terms: It Can Make or Break Your Deal
Last Updated on October 22, 2025 by Shrestha Dash The difference between a successful ERP investment and a problematic deployment that drains resources often lies
