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Strategies for Effectively Negotiating Oracle's OCI and UCC Models
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İçerik UpperEdge tarafından sağlanmıştır. Bölümler, grafikler ve podcast açıklamaları dahil tüm podcast içeriği doğrudan UpperEdge veya podcast platform ortağı tarafından yüklenir ve sağlanır. Birinin telif hakkıyla korunan çalışmanızı izniniz olmadan kullandığını düşünüyorsanız burada https://tr.player.fm/legal özetlenen süreci takip edebilirsiniz.
Welcome to Insights for IT Negotiations, a podcast by UpperEdge, a leading IT sourcing, negotiation, and project execution advisory firm. Join John Belden, UpperEdge’s Chief Research and Strategy Officer, and Kylie Chisholm, UpperEdge’s Marketing Manager, every other week as they share valuable insights to help you maximize the value of your key IT relationships.
This week, John and Kylie chatted with Shane Griffin, one of UpperEdge’s Oracle advisors, to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and Oracle's Universal Credits model. These licensing models are notoriously tricky to unravel, but understand the key components of the services can help you effectively evaluate and negotiate with Oracle. This episode gives you the strategies you need to better understand and leverage these models.
Resources Mentioned:
- UPCOMING WEBINAR – Vendor AI-Enabled Delivery Models: Extracting Value from Your IT Suppliers
- ON-DEMAND WEBINAR – Unraveling Oracle’s OCI and Universal Credit Model
Other Resources:
- BLOG POST – 5 Tips for Negotiating with Oracle
- PODCAST – Oracle Q4 FY24 Earnings: How Customers Can Navigate OCI Growth Opportunities
Explore our Oracle Advisory Services to see how we help our clients optimize their Oracle deals. For a more tailored conversation around your organization’s Oracle relationship and goals, reach out today to chat with our expert advisors.
For more innovative IT sourcing and risk mitigation insights, subscribe to the UpperEdge newsletter and follow UpperEdge on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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Welcome to Insights for IT Negotiations, a podcast by UpperEdge, a leading IT sourcing, negotiation, and project execution advisory firm. Join John Belden, UpperEdge’s Chief Research and Strategy Officer, and Kylie Chisholm, UpperEdge’s Marketing Manager, every other week as they share valuable insights to help you maximize the value of your key IT relationships.
This week, John and Kylie chatted with Shane Griffin, one of UpperEdge’s Oracle advisors, to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and Oracle's Universal Credits model. These licensing models are notoriously tricky to unravel, but understand the key components of the services can help you effectively evaluate and negotiate with Oracle. This episode gives you the strategies you need to better understand and leverage these models.
Resources Mentioned:
- UPCOMING WEBINAR – Vendor AI-Enabled Delivery Models: Extracting Value from Your IT Suppliers
- ON-DEMAND WEBINAR – Unraveling Oracle’s OCI and Universal Credit Model
Other Resources:
- BLOG POST – 5 Tips for Negotiating with Oracle
- PODCAST – Oracle Q4 FY24 Earnings: How Customers Can Navigate OCI Growth Opportunities
Explore our Oracle Advisory Services to see how we help our clients optimize their Oracle deals. For a more tailored conversation around your organization’s Oracle relationship and goals, reach out today to chat with our expert advisors.
For more innovative IT sourcing and risk mitigation insights, subscribe to the UpperEdge newsletter and follow UpperEdge on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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Adam Mansfield, Practice Leader at UpperEdge, breaks down ServiceNow’s latest acquisition of Logik.ai—an AI-powered CPQ solution—and what it means for ServiceNow and Salesforce customers and the CRM market. With this move, ServiceNow doubles down on its ambitions to move deeper into the CRM market and better compete against now rival Salesforce with what they are pitching as a “fundamentally different vision and approach to CRM and CPQ. For more innovative IT sourcing and risk mitigation insights, subscribe to the UpperEdge newsletter and follow UpperEdge on LinkedIn and Twitter .…
1 Bridging Talent Deserts & IT Project Success with GenAI – A Conversation with Marc Kermisch 41:55
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Daha Sonra Çal Daha Sonra Çal Listeler Beğen BeğenildiIn this episode of Insights for IT Negotiations , UpperEdge’s Chief Research Officer, John Belden, sits down with Marc Kermisch to explore the critical challenges of talent deserts, why IT projects fail, and how Generative AI is reshaping the way organizations approach innovation. Marc shares insights from his experience at Emergent Software, discussing cutting-edge solutions and strategies that can drive success in an ever-evolving digital landscape. Tune in for expert perspectives on transforming talent gaps into opportunities and leveraging GenAI for smarter, more resilient projects. Resources: Connect with Marc on LinkedIn: Marc Kermisch BLOG – SI Talent Deserts: 6 Ways to Protect Your Digital Transformations BLOG - Protecting Your Digital Transformation From Value Erosion PODCAST – 3 Market Forces Driving the IT Landscape in 2025 About the Show: Welcome to Insights for IT Negotiations, a podcast by UpperEdge, a leading IT sourcing, negotiation, and project execution advisory firm. Join John Belden, UpperEdge’s Chief Research and Strategy Officer, and Kylie Chisholm, UpperEdge’s Marketing Manager, every other week as they share valuable insights to help you maximize the value of your key IT relationships. For more innovative IT sourcing and risk mitigation insights, subscribe to the UpperEdge newsletter and follow UpperEdge on LinkedIn and Twitter .…
Adam Mansfield, UpperEdge’s Microsoft Advisory Practice Leader, dives into Microsoft Copilot Studio—its significance to Microsoft, how it is priced, its licensing model, and how Microsoft customers should approach negotiations. Learn why usage definitions matter, how to optimize your contract, and the key factors to consider before adopting (and using) Copilot Studio. If you’re exploring Microsoft Copilot Studio, this episode is a must-listen! For more innovative IT sourcing and risk mitigation insights, subscribe to the UpperEdge newsletter and follow UpperEdge on LinkedIn and Twitter .…
Are you truly getting the flexibility you need from your enterprise SaaS vendor (Salesforce, ServiceNow, Microsoft etc.) and are your contracts set up well to provide it? Adam Mansfield, UpperEdge’s Practice Leader, dives into the critical issues surrounding flexibility in SaaS agreements and shares his thoughts on how customers can fix the likely issues that exist. For more innovative IT sourcing and risk mitigation insights, subscribe to the UpperEdge newsletter and follow UpperEdge on LinkedIn and Twitter .…
Microsoft is significantly increasing Power BI and Teams Phone pricing starting April 1st. Adam Mansfield, UpperEdge’s Microsoft Advisory Practice Leader, breaks down the justifications given, the hidden motivations behind these changes, and what Microsoft customers can do to navigate the price hikes effectively. Learn how to turn Microsoft’s tactics to your advantage, optimize value assessments, and leverage alternative solutions in your negotiations. For more innovative IT sourcing and risk mitigation insights, subscribe to the UpperEdge newsletter and follow UpperEdge on LinkedIn and Twitter .…
1 Mastering SaaS Negotiations: Key Strategies for IT Leaders 28:34
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Daha Sonra Çal Daha Sonra Çal Listeler Beğen BeğenildiIn this episode of Insights for IT Negotiations, hosts Adam Mansfield and Kylie Chisholm dive into the evolving landscape of SaaS negotiations. They discuss how vendors are responding to market changes, the key considerations for IT decision-makers, and strategies to maximize value in software agreements. Tune in to gain expert insights and practical advice to navigate your next SaaS contract successfully. Plus, don’t miss the latest updates on consumption-based pricing and essential negotiation benchmarks. Resources: BLOG – SaaS Vendors Push Consumption-Based Licensing for AI Offerings: What Customers Need to Know PODCAST – Navigating SaaS Pricing: Key Strategies for Actually Locking in Pricing For more innovative IT sourcing and risk mitigation insights, subscribe to the UpperEdge newsletter and follow UpperEdge on LinkedIn and Twitter .…
The CRM and ITSM battleground is heating up! Salesforce and ServiceNow are stepping into each other's territories, creating opportunities for strategic moves. In this video,Adam Mansfield, UpperEdge's Salesforce Advisory Practice Leader, breaks down the latest developments, key insights from recent earnings calls, and how customers can leverage this rivalry to their advantage. Learn how to challengeyour reps, ask the right questions, and maximize your value in this evolving landscape.For more innovative IT sourcing and risk mitigation insights, subscribe to the UpperEdge newsletter and follow UpperEdge on LinkedIn and Twitter .…
Adam Mansfield, UpperEdge’s Microsoft Advisory Practice Leader, shares valuable insights on when and how to prepare for Microsoft renewals. He outlines key questions to consider, strategic timelines, and effective negotiation tactics to secure the best deal. Whether your renewal is months away or fast approaching, Adam’s advice can help you maximize value and minimize risk. For more innovative IT sourcing and risk mitigation insights, subscribe to the UpperEdge newsletter and follow UpperEdge on LinkedIn and Twitter .…
ServiceNow just announced its largest acquisition ever — a $2.85 billion purchase of Moveworks. This strategic move doubles down on AI and enterprise search capabilities, aiming to expand ServiceNow’s footprint in CRM and customer insights. What does this mean for customers and the future of ServiceNow’s offerings? Adam Mansfield, UpperEdge’s ServiceNow Practice Leader, breaks it all down. For more innovative IT sourcing and risk mitigation insights, subscribe to the UpperEdge newsletter and follow UpperEdge on LinkedIn and Twitter .…
1 Mastering Microsoft Renewals: Strategies for Smarter Negotiations 25:44
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Daha Sonra Çal Daha Sonra Çal Listeler Beğen BeğenildiIn this episode of Insights for IT Negotiations , host Kylie Chisholm is joined by Adam Mansfield, UpperEdge’s Microsoft, ServiceNow, and Salesforce Practice Leader, to discuss how organizations can prepare for upcoming Microsoft renewals. They dive into Microsoft's latest earnings call, the company’s push for early commitments, and key strategies to maximize leverage in negotiations. From Copilot adoption trends to Azure commitments and unified support challenges, this episode provides actionable insights to help IT decision-makers and sourcing professionals secure the best possible deal. Tune in to ensure you're ready to navigate your next Microsoft renewal with confidence! Resources: Explore Our Microsoft Advisory Page BLOG – SaaS Vendors Push Consumption-Based Licensing for AI Offerings: What Customers Need to Know PODCAST – Microsoft's Q2 FY2025 Earnings: Cloud Growth, AI Focus, and Enterprise Negotiation Opportunities About the Show: Welcome to Insights for IT Negotiations, a podcast by UpperEdge, a leading IT sourcing, negotiation, and project execution advisory firm. Join John Belden, UpperEdge’s Chief Research and Strategy Officer, and Kylie Chisholm, UpperEdge’s Marketing Manager, every other week as they share valuable insights to help you maximize the value of your key IT relationships. For more innovative IT sourcing and risk mitigation insights, subscribe to the UpperEdge newsletter and follow UpperEdge on LinkedIn and Twitter .…
Many CIOs are voicing a common concern: Beforeinvesting in new Salesforce products, they need to see more value from what they already have. As Salesforce pushes AI, data, and additional products, customers are questioning spending priorities, engineering investments, costincreases and where their subscription fees are going. In this video, Salesforce Practice Leader, Adam Mansfield breaks down the tension between Salesforce’s growth strategy and customer expectations, revealing what CIOsreally want. Visit our Salesforce Advisory Practice Page to learn more.…
Adam Mansfield breaks down Salesforce's Q4 FY25 earnings, revealing mixed results with single-digit growth and some key misses on analyst expectations. CEO Marc Benioff is doubling down on AI (Agentforce) and Data Cloud, but most specifically the "Holy Trinity" of CRM (Apps / Customer 360) + AI + Data. With CFO (Weaver) and COO (Millham) transitions, shifting revenue models, and an aggressive push for customer adoption of AI solutions with consumption-based licensing, what does this mean for businesses? Understanding discounting that is available, level of transparency needed, renewal protections, and the evolving consumption model is more critical than ever. For more innovative IT sourcing and risk mitigation insights: • Contact Us - https://upperedge.com/who-we-are/contact-us/ • Subscribe to the UpperEdge Newsletter - https://upperedge.com/knowledge-cente... • Subscribe to the UpperEdge Podcast - https://upperedge.com/knowledge-cente... • Follow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/upperedge-llc/ • Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/upperedge…
In this insightful discussion, we explore the critical aspects of negotiating software-as-a-service (SaaS) pricing with major vendors like Microsoft, Salesforce, ServiceNow, SAP, andOracle. From ensuring upfront discounts translate to long term savings to leveraging volume discount structures and scrutinizing future pricing tables, this conversation highlights essential strategies to avoid unexpected costincreases. Learn how to secure better terms, protect renewal pricing, and push vendors for fairer deals in an evolving consumption-based pricing landscape.…
1 How to Master Your Oracle Negotiations: Actionable Tips As We Approach Oracle's Year End 30:25
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Daha Sonra Çal Daha Sonra Çal Listeler Beğen BeğenildiIn this episode of Insights for IT Negotiations , hosts John Belden and Kylie Chisholm are joined by Oracle advisory experts Jeff Lazarto and Shane Griffin from UpperEdge. They dive deep into Oracle's pricing strategies, Fusion ERP, and critical negotiation tactics. Learn how to navigate Oracle contracts, secure the best pricing, and avoid common pitfalls that could cost millions. Whether you're facing an upcoming renewal or a net-new deal, this episode arms you with the insights you need to negotiate with confidence. Resources: Explore Our Oracle Advisory Page BLOG - 4 Tips for Negotiation with Oracle PODCAST - Strategies for Effectively Negotiating Oracle’s OCI and UCC Models For a more tailored conversation around your Oracle strategy, Contact Us to learn how UpperEdge can help. For more innovative IT sourcing and risk mitigation insights, subscribe to the UpperEdge newsletter and follow UpperEdge on LinkedIn and Twitter . About the Show: Welcome to Insights for IT Negotiations, a podcast by UpperEdge, a leading IT sourcing, negotiation, and project execution advisory firm. Join John Belden, UpperEdge’s Chief Research and Strategy Officer, and Kylie Chisholm, UpperEdge’s Marketing Manager, every other week as they share valuable insights to help you maximize the value of your key IT relationships.…
1 Navigating AI Ethics and Legislation in Your IT Contracts with Sarah Alt 42:59
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Daha Sonra Çal Daha Sonra Çal Listeler Beğen BeğenildiWelcome to Insights for IT Negotiations, a podcast by UpperEdge, a leading IT sourcing, negotiation, and project execution advisory firm. Join John Belden, UpperEdge’s Chief Research and Strategy Officer, and Kylie Chisholm, UpperEdge’s Marketing Manager, every other week as they share valuable insights to help you maximize the value of your key IT relationships. AI is transforming the business landscape, but with innovation comes new legal and ethical challenges. In this episode of Insights for IT Negotiations , hosts John Belden and Kylie Chisholm speak with Sarah Alt, Chief Process and AI Officer at Michael Best, about the evolving landscape of AI legislation, ethical considerations, and the responsibilities of IT buyers and vendors. From Wisconsin’s AI legislative study to the global impact of the EU AI Act, this discussion provides key insights for IT decision-makers. Sarah also shares her top three rules for evaluating AI-powered solutions. Resources: Follow Sarah on LinkedIn LEGISTLATION TRACKER – Michael Best's AI Services PODCAST - 3 Market Forces Driving the IT Landscape in 2025 For a more tailored conversation around your 2025 strategy and Gen AI goals, Contact Us to learn how UpperEdge can help. For more innovative IT sourcing and risk mitigation insights, subscribe to the UpperEdge newsletter and follow UpperEdge on LinkedIn and Twitter .…
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Big tech is transforming every aspect of our world. But how, and at what cost? This season of Land of the Giants – The Disney Dilemma – focuses on Disney’s ability to weather the ups and downs of the business cycle and changing tastes and explores what has kept it successful for over 100 years. The entertainment giant has leveraged nostalgia and its intellectual property to build a beloved brand, but after an acquisition spree that included Marvel, Lucasfilm, and 20th Century Fox, can it sus ...
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Alessandro Bogliari, CEO and Co-Founder of The Influencer Marketing Factory, a global influencer marketing agency, talks with great guests about influencer marketing, social media, the creator economy, social commerce and much more.
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Hop aboard for an insightful ride with SE Ranking’s ‘Agency Rollercoaster’ podcast! We sit down with digital agency leaders to chat about their wild professional journeys. From dizzying highs to challenging lows, we cover it all—innovative strategies, client success stories, and insider tips straight from the experts. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, our podcast plunges into the twists and turns of client management, team leadership, and business growth in the digital worl ...
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