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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
Change Order Management: In ERP Implementation Contracts
Last Updated on December 22, 2025 by Shrestha Dash ERP implementation budget overruns have become so predictable that industry research consistently shows 50-60% of projects
ERP Integration Costs in Contracts: Third-Party System Connections
Last Updated on December 22, 2025 by Shrestha Dash The modern enterprise technology landscape renders the concept of standalone ERP systems obsolete. Organizations implement ERP
Multi-Entity ERP Licensing: Global Deployment Contract Strategies
Last Updated on December 21, 2025 by Shrestha Dash Mid-market companies pursuing growth through geographic expansion, new subsidiary formation, or strategic acquisitions frequently discover that
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
