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APRIL 2024               

IT Supplier News, Insight, and Market Intelligence.

Original Articles and Highlights for April:

  • Alert: Oracle Fiscal Year End May 31st 
  • Portfolio Management Software Optimization (i-Level) Market
  • Salesforce Targets Informatica (fails) & Shows Market Demand for DI
  • IBM's Acquisition of HashiCorp is a Lose-Lose for Everyone
  • C-Suite on the Move in April - C-Level Hires and Announcements

 

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Oracle fiscal year end fist newsletter

If you are an Oracle customer with agreements coming due in May, you will be getting maximum pressure from sales to buy, pay, and commit to more of everything. Suppliers have been unrelenting in 2024 with escalating price increases and product bundling to meet their own financial goals. 

 

That said, there is often opportunity in chaos so if you have any of the below situations, please call us to review your agreements, terms, and pricing:

 

Audit, Renewals (support or other), New Purchase(s), Migrations, M&A, Carve Out or Divestitures

 

In the meantime - here are some Oracle resources:

  • What To Do If Oracle Audits You
  • Oracle Audit Case Study 
  • Saving on Oracle 3rd Party Support
  • eBook: Oracle's 12 Most Egregious Terms and Conditions
  • Oracle Java Licensing Changes
  • Article: 5 Ways to Save on Oracle at FYE

Contact us to schedule time with an Oracle SME to review your situation.

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In today's dynamic financial landscape, portfolio management software plays a crucial role. But with a plethora of options, choosing the right one can be overwhelming. This blog dives deep into iLevel, a prominent player in the portfolio management software arena; a company that has carved a niche for itself by catering specifically to the needs of alternative investments.

 

Click below to read full article:

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The recent interest by Salesforce in acquiring Informatica underscores the critical role data integration plays in the modern enterprise. While the deal ultimately fell through, it raises important questions for companies seeking to leverage data for strategic advantage. This blog explores the potential implications for enterprise customers and how NET(net) can help you navigate this dynamic landscape. In the article we review the background behind the failed (for now) deal, the market, and what it means for you.

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In this IBM open source acquisition sequel, our protagonist is now HashiCorp, whose reputation is built on open-source software. If IBM acquires them, how long with it be before they prioritize revenue production over open source development? And how do you believe that will impact the very aspect that has made HashiCorp successful? We view this as a lose-lose scenario for customers and the market. Click the button below to read why.

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C-Suite on the Move in April

  • Paramount Pictures promotes Courtney D Armstrong to COO
  • Philadelphia names Melissa Scott CIO
  • Newmont Corporation appoints Francois Hardy and CTO
  • Penn Entertainment names former Disney exec Aaron LaBerge CTO
  • Manu Suri has been announced as the new CIO of Follett Higher Ed
  • Paypal appoints Shaun Khalfan as CISO
  • Spotify names Christian Luiga as new CFO
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