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Jan 15, 2018 • 5min
6 New Year's Resolutions to Enhnace the "Strategic" in Strategic Procurement
Greg Hall, Director of IT Services at UpperEdge, discusses ways to improve the value you provide to your organization, he's compiled a list of 6 resolutions you can commit to that will enhance the strategic value of your procurement services.

Jan 8, 2018 • 4min
Salesforce Sets Goal of $60B by 2034, Their Goal Will Impact your Relationship
In a recent analyst meeting, CTO and Co-Founder Parker Harris, presented revenue plans to reach $40B by 2028 and $60B by 2034.
Adam Mansfield, @Adam_Mansfield_ tells you what you need to know in this podcast.

Dec 18, 2017 • 2min
Oracle 2018 Q2 Earnings
Jeff Lazarto, Oracle Commercial Advisory Practice leader reports on Oracle's 2018 Earnings and what a shortfall in their cloud earnings could mean for your next negotiation strategy.

Dec 4, 2017 • 2min
Making Smarter IT Partner Selections
Jeff Lazarto, Oracle Commercial Advisory Practice leader, intros his blog Making Smarter IT Partner Selection focusing on the "3 Cs", capabilities, cultural and commercial. Successful teams have found them helpful to have an overall evaluation structure that allows them to conceptualize the process and compartmentalize all the information received during the evaluation.

Dec 4, 2017 • 4min
Salesforce Q3 FY2018 - Key Takeaways
Adam Mansfield discusses Salesforce's Q3 FY2018 financials and their key takeaways.

Nov 14, 2017 • 46min
Podcast: Webcast—Are You Truly Prepared for Your Salesforce Renewal?
If you are considering adding Salesforce to your supplier portfolio or are already a customer, this webcast will provide many valuable insights, including:
• Outlining how to effectively prepare for your SFDC renewal
• Providing actionable strategies to increase your leverage with SFDC
• Addressing SFDC’s sales tactics come renewal time

Nov 9, 2017 • 4min
Agile Projects: What Are The Risks and Benefits?
John Belden, UpperEdge's Project Execution Services Advisory Leader, talks about the increase in CIOs adopting agile methods across their business project portfolios.

Nov 7, 2017 • 6min
'Tis the Season for Maintenance Renewals
Greg Hall, Director, IT Service & Commercial Advisory Practice, discusses maintenance renewals; over 80% are based on the calendar year. The window for companies to avoid OPEX increases and drive down TCO is in full swing and quickly closing.

Oct 27, 2017 • 5min
Microsoft Q1 FY2018 Earnings & Key Takeaways
Adam Mansfield, Director of Services at UpperEdge reports on Microsoft's Q1 FY2018 earnings and what the key takeaways are for Microsoft clients.

Oct 18, 2017 • 3min
Your ERP Implementation Needs a Winning Team
Shawn Stamp, UpperEdge's Director of Project Execution & Advisory Services: When it comes to implementing SAP or Oracle, putting together a winning team can seem just as challenging. It’s no secret that ERP-based, transformational business initiatives are complex undertakings that are prone to delays, blown budgets, and/or outright failure.


