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In-depth explanations of procurement concepts, from tail spend to vendor consolidation.
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Up-to-date guides on NIS2, DORA and GDPR for your Software procurement.
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Renewal season: how to prepare your Software contracts for 2027
The fourth quarter is budgeting time. Those who map their renewals for 2027 now negotiate from a position of clarity rather than under time pressure.
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What is tail spend management in Software?
Tail spend, the long tail of small Software subscriptions, costs organisations millions without anyone noticing. What it is, why it’s so hard to control, and how to tackle it.
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What is shadow IT and why is it a risk?
Shadow IT—Software used by employees without IT approval—is bigger and riskier than most organisations realise. What it is, how it arises, and how to address it.
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Microsoft in 2026: what the price changes mean for your next renewal
Microsoft has implemented multiple changes in a short time: volume discounts in the Enterprise Agreement disappeared, Microsoft 365 became more expensive, and CSP also saw an adjustment. What does that mean for your next renewal?
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Shadow AI: the new shadow IT
Departments are rapidly acquiring AI tools, often using credit cards and bypassing IT and procurement. This costs money and poses risks to your data and compliance.
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What is vendor consolidation and how do you approach it?
Most organisations pay for more than 150 Software subscriptions. Vendor consolidation, deliberately reducing the number of Software manufacturers, is the most effective way to save costs and restore oversight.
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DORA in practice: what supervisors ask about your Software manufacturers
DORA applies since 17 January 2025. It is now clear what supervisors focus on: a complete register, substantiated classifications and contracts that meet requirements.
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NIS2: what you need to know about the cybersecurity law and Software procurement
NIS2 is the largest European cybersecurity law in years and has applied in the Netherlands since 15 August 2026 via the Cybersecurity Act. What changes and what does it mean for Software procurement and managing Software manufacturers?
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DORA explained: impact on Software procurement in the financial sector
DORA comes into effect on 17 January 2025 and fundamentally changes how financial organisations procure and contract Software. Here is what you need to know about the five pillars, the contractual requirements and the impact on managing Software manufacturers.
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Annual price increases: how to negotiate indexation clauses
Many Software contracts become a few percent more expensive each year, often unnoticed. With the right agreements, you can keep control of that increase.
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VMware after Broadcom: where Enterprise organisations stand now
Almost three years after Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware, many organisations feel the effects at every renewal. What has changed and how should you approach your next renewal?
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Software audits: how do they work and how do you protect yourself?
Software audits are a proven revenue model for Software vendors and a costly surprise for customers. How does an audit work, which Software vendors conduct them, and how do you protect yourself?
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Software licence models explained: subscription, perpetual and usage-based
Subscription, perpetual or usage-based: choosing the right licensing model can save tens of thousands of pounds. Here is a clear overview of all models, their pros and cons, and how you make the right choice.
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