The Insider - June 2024 | News and Insights from Our Expert Advisors
Head into the weekend with a round up of our top content from June. This month's edition includes:
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Where SAP Missed the Mark at Sapphire 2024
Blog by Zach Frye
Uncover key insights from SAP’s recent conference and understand why the information SAP chose to share might not meet customer expectations or answer customer questions.
[UPCOMING WEBINAR] Vendor AI-Enabled Delivery Models: Extracting Value from Your IT Suppliers
Hosted by John Belden and Len Riley
Top vendors like SAP, Accenture and Deloitte are increasing their efficiency without passing on the savings to their customers. Join us next month for an insightful webinar that will give you actionable strategies to ensure you also benefit from their innovations. Save your spot here!
Microsoft and ServiceNow are Integrating Their GenAI Offerings: What Customers Need to Know?
Blog by Adam Mansfield
Will the new integration of ServiceNow’s Now Assist and Microsoft’s Copilot for Microsoft 365 be a good fit for your organization’s goals?? We share tips for assessing and negotiating tactics to ensure the best deal from Microsoft and ServiceNow.
SAP Sapphire 2024: How SAP Customers Can Leverage Key Insights
Podcast by John Belden , Kylie Chisholm , and Michael Wesseler
This week, John and Kylie chatted with Michael Wesseler, one of UpperEdge’s SAP advisors, to discuss what we learned at SAP Sapphire this year. Michael discusses SAP’s RISE and AI strategy, some of the questions customers still have after the conference, and ways to leverage what you learned at the negotiation table.
Protecting Your Digital Transformation from Value Erosion
CIO.com Article by Sam Bayaa
Safeguard your digital transformation from unforeseen setbacks and costly delays. Learn how to identify and mitigate key risks to protect your project's value and success.
Key Levers SAP is Pulling to Compel RISE and AI Adoption
Blog by Devin Djerf
Explore the strategic levers SAP is leveraging to accelerate adoption and enhance business outcomes in this blog.
Generative AI: Reshaping SI Engagements and the Client Advantage
Blog by John Belden
Discover how Generative AI is reshaping SI engagements and get an action plan for leveraging the indirect benefits of AI.
Intelligence Platform
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Questions to Ask About SAP’s RISE and AI Strategy
Blog by Charles Hanna
Ensure you are equipped to ask crucial RISE and AI questions at the SAP negotiation table and make informed decisions about which products are the right fit for you.
6 Cloud Market Forces Impacting IT Strategies Today?
CIO.com Article by Jason Flye
Stay informed about the latest cloud market trends and their impact on IT strategies, ensuring your business remains prepared for these trends’ downstream impact on your cloud roadmap.
Using SAP’s Goals as Leverage to Cut or Avoid Costs
Blog by Devin Djerf
Use these strategies to leverage SAP’s aspirations, especially after Sapphire, to achieve cost reduction and better negotiation outcomes for your organization.
Subscription Advisory Services
Position your team for sourcing and negotiation success with our Subscription Advisory Services. This on-demand solution provides essential benchmarks and intelligence precisely when you need them, empowering you to make informed decisions for your IT sourcing initiatives.
How ServiceNow Customers Can Get the Most Out of Knowledge (Before, During and After)?
Blog by Adam Mansfield
Gain expert insights to maximize what you learned from ServiceNow’s Knowledge conference in your upcoming negotiations and renewals.
5 Insights from SAP’s Q1 FY24 Earnings that Customers Should Pay Attention To
Blog by Michael Wesseler
Analyze critical insights from SAP’s Q1 earnings report and understand their implications on your go-forward strategy, helping you make better decisions in your SAP engagements.
On-Demand Webinars
Untangle the intricacies of Oracle’s various cloud offerings, including Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Oracle UCC, in this on-demand webinar.
Watch this on-demand webinar for critical insights to help you navigate evolving cloud market trends, identify critical cloud risks, manage support service relationship disruption, and implement strategic risk mitigation tactics.
Gear up for your next digital transformation journey in this on-demand webinar, covering how to mitigate risks, boost vendor responsibility, and properly evaluate partner proposals.