Subscription-Based Advisory Service

Ongoing Advisory for Your
Most Critical Vendor Decisions

Enterprise IT sourcing moves fast—and your vendors move faster. With new pricing models, bundling tactics, and pressure to
expand footprints, internal teams are being asked to make high-impact decisions with limited visibility. That’s a tall order
without the right partner.

Our subscription-based advisory service is built for this exact reality. Designed for organizations managing complex, high-value IT supplier relationships, this premium offering delivers continuous, on-demand access to the negotiation support, real-time benchmarks, and vendor-specific insight you need to stay ahead—across every renewal, expansion, and strategic purchase

While others may cover more ground, we go deeper—into the vendors that shape your IT landscape, the commercial terms that impact long-term cost, and the tactics that too often catch teams unprepared. These are the suppliers that typically account for 80% or more of your IT spend—the deals that carry the most risk, complexity, and opportunity. That depth is what turns advisory into a competitive advantage—and gives your team the leverage to lead, not follow.

When Vendors Move Fast,
You Can’t Afford to Fall Behind

Vendors are evolving faster than ever—rolling out complex pricing models, bundling SKUs for upsell, and pushing aggressive expansion tactics designed to tip negotiations in their favor. Most internal teams are expected to keep up without real-time benchmarks, historical pricing context, or a strategy tailored to specific vendor behavior. The result? Renewals default to vendor-friendly terms. Teams across IT, procurement, and the business operate out of sync. Contract values swell, but flexibility and protection are nowhere to be found. Even experienced teams, without the right advisory layer, are forced to make high-stakes decisions in the dark—under pressure, without leverage, and often without realizing how much value is being left on the table. Our subscription model changes that. It gives you a direct line to senior advisors, timely market intelligence, and the negotiation strategy you need to reduce cost, avoid missteps, and lead every deal with confidence.

Vendor Categories Where
We Deliver Real Impact

We focus where the stakes—and the spend—are highest. Our advisors bring deep category expertise to the vendors that shape your IT strategy and budget, helping you negotiate better pricing, avoid lock-in, eliminate hidden costs, and secure agreements that flex with your business.

Your Built-In Advantage
With Our Team

When the pressure’s on, you need more than advice. You need a partner in your corner—one who brings dedicated support, real-time vendor intelligence, and the strategic tools to help you lead negotiations, reduce costs, and stay ahead of vendor tactics. That’s exactly what our team delivers.

Proactive planning, ongoing
engagement, and support
tailored to your evolving
needs

Vendor-specific mark-to-
market assessments of
proposals, pricing, and
agreements

Direct access to UpperEdge subject matter experts for timely, informed guidance

Curated insights and
guidance aligned to your
specific vendor landscape and priorities

The Impact of Embedded Advisory Support

When expert guidance is always within reach, decisions get sharper, risks get smaller, and teams get stronger. Our clients don’t wait for the next big project—they stay ahead every step of the way. With continuous access to insights, benchmarks, and vendor strategy expertise, they negotiate better deals, reduce cost, and lead with confidence.

Improved
Decisions

Drive strategic, data-driven decisions to align IT vendor relationships with your business objectives.

REDUCED
RISK

Minimize financial, operational, and reputational risks through expert contract negotiation and oversight.

Empowered
Teams

Equip your teams with the insights and leverage needed to navigate complex vendor negotiations effectively.

Increased
Value

Accelerate negotiations to unlock savings and strengthen vendor partnerships through optimized contract terms.

Flexible Expert Support With Fixed Pricing

Our fixed-fee subscription gives you continuous access to expert advisory support across your full vendor portfolio—from proposal reviews and negotiation strategy to pricing benchmarks and governance planning. Whether you're managing recurring renewals, evaluating new purchases, or navigating an expansion, you'll get real-time insights that help you increase negotiation leverage, align stakeholders, and reduce total cost of ownership—all with a predictable investment that scales with your needs.
Factors that influence our fixed fee:

Proactive planning, ongoing
engagement, and support
tailored to your evolving
needs

Vendor-specific mark-to-
market assessments of
proposals, pricing, and
agreements

Direct access to UpperEdge subject matter experts for timely, informed guidance

Why Clients Choose Us for Their Most Critical Deals

In high-stakes vendor negotiations, expertise and execution make all the difference. These are the core strengths our clients rely on—distinct advantages that consistently deliver stronger outcomes where it matters most.

Vendor
Depth

Deep subject matter expertise and proprietary data on leading vendors that equip clients with sharper insights and stronger leverage.

Senior Advisors

A senior team of former industry dealmakers who bring over 20 years of experience and hard-earned perspective to every negotiation.

True Independence

Exclusively buy-side, with no vendor ties-just clear, conflict-free advice aligned to your best interests.

Ready to Get More From Your Vendor Relationships?

We’ll work with you to shape a support model that fits your vendor landscape, internal priorities, and pace of
decision-making.

From recurring renewals to unexpected expansions, you’ll have expert guidance and real-time insights exactly when you need them.

Fill out the form to schedule a consultation and see how continuous advisory support can lower costs, strengthen negotiations, and give your team a strategic edge.