What you need to know this month: SaaS tactics that drain value, a deep dive into the downfall of the Channel, and more!
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The NET Effect Newsletter

September 2024               

IT Supplier News, Insight, and Market Intelligence.

This month, we're diving below the surface, revealing the deception, complex fee structure, and more behind SaaS subscriptions, as well as the dark side of the Channel. Ready to jump in?

  • Saas Subscription Squeeze: Are your SaaS vendors trapping you with recurring fees? Review the tactics that are draining value from your agreements and regain leverage now. 
  • The Insidious Mask of The IT Channel: What's under the surface of the Channel? We're revealing a complex system of price manipulation and lack of accountability. 
  • Top 5 Ways to Expose Traps and Quash Hidden Costs: These five strategies will help businesses significantly reduce costs, mitigate risks, and enhance their overall ROI. Get them here first. 
  • In Case You Missed It: Check out last month's article on Five9:
    Five9s Five-Alarm Fire: Five9 has been the subject of considerable negative feedback over the past 36 months. Get an inside look at better options.

Also in this issue: Get the latest updates in C-Suite news, moves, and more. 

 

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Saas Subscription Squeeze - Text

The SaaS subscription model has a longstanding reputation for flexibility and scalability; however, there are hidden traps that customers should be aware of. Vendors frequently employ tactics that make it difficult for customers to cancel or downgrade subscriptions. Our new blog, SaaS Subscription Squeeze, outlines the tactics vendors often use to trap customers, making it difficult for them to cancel or downgrade subscriptions. Get all the tips below. 

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Mask of the IT Channel- Text

Brace yourselves - we're revealing one of the darkest secrets of the technology industry: The Insidious Mask of The IT Channel. Follow along as we reveal the truth behind this conduit that claims to offer an array of benefits such as enhanced market reach, tailored solutions, and improved customer service. What's the real story? Read on to find out.

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Copy of Mask of the IT Channel- Text

If you're investing in technology but failing to see the upside, you may be experiencing vendor manipulation or several other insidious tactics that erode value. Our new blog, Top 5 Ways to Expose Traps and Quash Hidden Costs, explores five actionable strategies—detailed spend analysis, price benchmarking, supplier audits, contract reviews, and optimization tools—that can help client organizations ensure maximum value from their technology investments. Read them all below. 

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C-Suite Articles, News and Moves

  • Mattel has hired Sai Koorapati as SVP and CTO
  • Disney names Adam Smith as Chief Product and Technology Officer
  • CarMax hired Shamim Mohammad as Chief Information and Technology Officer
  • Norfolk Southern names Anil Bhatt as EVP and Chief Information and Digital Officer
  • Liberty Mutual names Julie Haase as CFO
  • PulteGroup names Mike Guhl as CIO
  • MoneyGram hires Josh Gordon-Blake as Chief Digital Officer
  • The State of Florida has named Warren Sponholtz as CIO
  • Polestar hires Michael Lohscheller as CEO
  • Starbucks hired Brian Niccol as CEO
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