IT Supplier News, Insight, and Market Intelligence.
Tired of getting nickel and dimed by IT suppliers? This issue covers our 4 part series on the sneaky (and some not-so-sneaky) ways suppliers are gouging their customers....
Part 1: Supplier Sneaky Tactics to Jack Up Costs
Part 2: Money Grab - Newly Invented and Outrageous Fees
Part 3: Value Grab Report - Scorecards on Value Draining Suppliers
Part 4: The Worst IT Suppliers of 2024
Also in this issue - the BEST of NET(net) staff - How they contribute and support St. Jude Medical Center featuring Andrea Alterman-Lachs and Kellsey Le!
July was a big month in C-level announcements - see bottom of newsletter to see news from Nike, Macy's, Intrado, Canada Goose, ING, REI and more...
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Increasingly, technology suppliers are engaging in tactics that have the unfortunate result of jacking up your costs. In this article is a breakdown of the top 10 sneaky tactics technology suppliers use to inflate your costs and erode your value, along with actionable recommendations to future-proof your environment and respond effectively.
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology licensing, suppliers are constantly seeking new ways to generate revenue. This can sometimes lead to the introduction of unexpected fees that can significantly impact a customer's budget. In this article we discuss five prominent examples of new supplier fees that have emerged in 2024. Click below to read full article:
The year 2024 has seen a disturbing trend in technology: a growing number of established suppliers have been making unilateral changes to the way they sell and license, and have been implementing new, more restrictive policies about how they manage, contract, and support their customers – that seems to prioritize short-term profits over long-term customer satisfaction.
These changes are leading to significant price hikes, disruptions to core functionalities, and a growing sense of betrayal among businesses that rely on these tools for their daily operations. This blog post shines a light on 28 of the worst offending major technology suppliers who are engaging in this behavior in 2024. Click below to read full article:
Ready for the "Hall of Shame"? In this last in the series installment, we reveal the top 5 Absolute Worst, most egregious, most expensive (and potentially most value-draining) technology suppliers of 2024, along with tips to negotiate better deals. Click below to read article:
Andrea Alterman-Lachs - Battling an injury just 5 weeks before the big race, couldn't stop Andrea (pictured above crossing the finish line) from completing the St. Jude half marathon in Nashville this past April. She raised thousands of dollars in the effort, and intends to do so again in 2025! Her 2025 donation page link is here.
Kellsey Le - Kellsey has been supporting St. Jude for over 20 years in various ways, from fundraising, supporting events, and contributing on advisory boards. Not to be outdone by Andrea, Kellsey has committed to the St. Jude Chicago fundraising run and walk September of 2024 which will no doubt result in thousands raised. You can support her and St. Jude: Donate here.
Both Andrea and Kellsey played key roles in NET(net)'s sponsorship of the St. Jude Golf Charity Classic in Chicago in 2024 as well, with another staff member, Austin Zolman teeing it up for the cause!
Did you know?
- Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food - because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. - Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to more than 80% since it opened more than 50 years ago. - St. Jude won't stop until no child dies from cancer. - St. Jude freely shares the discoveries it makes, and every child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowledge to save thousands more children.
C-Suite Articles, News and Moves
ServiceNow President and Public Sector head depart while embroiled in DOJ probe of government contract award
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