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title: NET(net) IT Supplier News and Optimization Newsletter - May 2025
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In this issue: Implications for Salesforce and Informatica customers of acquisition, breaking IT agreements mid term, the high cost of Akamai, and top mistakes enterprises make with new IT agreements and relationships.

| View in browser The NET Effect Newsletter May 2025               IT Supplier News, Insight, and Market Intelligence. In this issue: Salesforce Acquires Informatica - Implications for Customers Breaking Out of Lock-In Jail - Mid Term Contract Termination Navigating the High Cost of Akamai Top Mistakes to Avoid with New IT Relationships & Agreements   In this article, Steve Zolman walks through the $8 billion acquisition of Informatica by Salesforce, a transformative move that reshapes the enterprise technology landscape and the impact on decision making it will have on the C-Suite.   Click below to read entire article: Read Article We’re constantly asked: “Can I terminate my agreement with XYZ Supplier mid-term?” The short answer? It’s tough....but not impossible.   In this article, we walk through the conditions that set up the supplier for favorable terms and how you can try and 'break free'.   Click below to read entire article: Read Article We discuss Akamai's rising costs and the CDN (content delivery network) competitive landscape...  With rising costs straining budgets, finance and IT leaders face growing pressure to justify these expenses.   Click below to read full article and how to mitigate cost and risk with Akamai: Read Article In this article, Andrea Alterman highlights the critical mistakes to steer clear of when building IT supplier agreements, offering practical tips to ensure a smoother, more reliable partnership.  The best time to set yourself up for success - is right at the start. Click below to read entire article and the top 12 mistakes to avoid: Read Article Schedule a meeting See Our Newsletter Archive Did this get forwarded to you? Sign Up To Our Monthly Newsletter Here NET (net), Americas, EMEA, APAC, +1 616-546-3100 Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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