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Oracle’s AI Strategy Is Changing the Negotiation Landscape

February 11, 2026 Jeff Lazarto Reading Time: 3

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Oracle’s aggressive AI investments and Wall Street pressure are changing negotiation dynamics. Learn why timing matters and how enterprises can create leverage by understanding Oracle’s AI strategy.

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Why 2026 Will Be a Defining Year for Enterprise SAP Negotiations

February 10, 2026 Dave Blake Reading Time: 3

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2026 will be a defining year for enterprise SAP negotiations. Learn how cloud, AI, RISE, and data strategy are reshaping SAP deals—and how enterprises can protect value and leverage.

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What ServiceNow Customers Can Expect in 2026: A Push for More

February 5, 2026 Adam Mansfield Reading Time: 3

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ServiceNow’s earnings highlight rapid growth in AI and consumption-based pricing. Learn the risks customers face and how to safeguard pricing, renewals, and long-term value

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SAP Q4 FY2025 Earnings: Five Key Takeaways Heading Into 2026

January 30, 2026 Michael Wesseler Reading Time: 6

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SAP’s Q4 FY2025 earnings signal rising pressure to accelerate cloud growth in 2026. Learn what this means for SAP customers and how to gain negotiation leverage.

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What Microsoft Customers Want From Microsoft in 2026: Stop Pushing and Start Proving Value

January 29, 2026 Adam Mansfield Reading Time: 3

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What do Microsoft customers really want in 2026? Less pressure, more value, and pricing that reflects real business needs—not forced upgrades

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How Salesforce Can Accelerate Growth in 2026: Start by Easing Up and Listening

January 28, 2026 Adam Mansfield Reading Time: 2

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Salesforce growth pressures are reshaping renewal tactics. Learn how value-based selling and customer-focused strategies can drive better outcomes in 2026.

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Program Drift: The Hidden Threat to Your ERP Investment

January 27, 2026 Sam Bayaa Reading Time: 3

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ERP implementations rarely fail all at once; they drift. Learn the early warning signs of program drift and how to intervene before timelines, budgets, and credibility are lost.

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The Top 7 Failure Modes in Oracle ERP SI Engagements

January 20, 2026 Sam Bayaa Reading Time: 4

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Common Oracle Cloud ERP delivery failures caused by SI missteps and how strong governance and oversight prevent costly outcomes.

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From Flat Fees to Growth-Based Pricing: The New Reality of Workday Success Plans

January 14, 2026 Marisol Esquivel Reading Time: 3

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Workday Success Plans are shifting to growth-based pricing. Learn what’s changed, how costs increase, and how to negotiate predictable terms.

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When “Safe Hands” Aren’t Enough: Why Implementation Risk Still Ends Careers

January 6, 2026 Sam Bayaa Reading Time: 3

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Even top-tier consulting firms can’t eliminate enterprise implementation risk. Learn why enterprise programs fail, and how leaders can protect outcomes and careers.

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