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In this issue: An Open Letter to CFOs - The First Step is Admitting You Have a Problem, Video: Why Some Companies Pay More for IT, and more.

| Call Us: +1 616-546-3100 Visit Our Website Read Online The NET Effect Newsletter: August  Home   \|   Blog   \|   Client Testimonials   \|   Engage NET(net) An Open Letter to CFOs: The First Step is Admitting You Have a Problem We've been lucky enough to work with some of the smartest people in the most respected comanies around the world.  And there is one compelling issue that virtually all  these organizations have in common; they collectively overspend by Billions on technology.  That’s right – Billions with a B.  On an individual company level, most are only losing Millions in sub optimized supplier agreements, investments, and relationships.  Yet, it’s a universal trait even in the greatest organizations on earth.  How is it possible you may ask, that so many great companies continue to waste incredible amounts of money and resources?          Changes to Microsoft Licensing Rules Microsoft has recently announced upcoming changes to several key licensing rules and offerings for a variety of desktop, server, and virtualization products that, taken together, may significantly alter many of NET(net)’s past recommendations regarding the cost optimization as it relates to the usage of these products and features.  Get up to date - read more by clicking below, or contact us immediately to chat with a Subject Matter Expert. In the News: Workday's Latest Earnings Are More Proof Oracle and SAP Should Be Worried Twelve years after cloud CRM software leader Salesforce.com went public, the biggest enterprise cloud software pure-plays are still delivering strong growth. Workday's latest results and guidance provide fresh evidence of this, and also show why enterprise software giants Oracle and SAP have felt the need to trash talk the company and other upstarts so often.  Read entire artcile from 'The Street' by clicking below:     Video: 'The Importanceof IT Market Knowledge' by Steven Zolman Founder and Chief Services Architect Video Spotlight: Why do some pay more for Information Technology?  In this 2 minute video, Steven Zolman explains why.  Click on the picture to play video. Don't Miss Any Updates: Follow NET(net) on LinkedIn Follow NET(net) on LinkedIn to make sure you get the latest updates and news that's important to you - and the technology decisions you need to make. In Case You Missed It: SAP's Road to Hana It's no coincidence we used Hohenzollern Castle in Germany as our cover photo this month.  It sits just over 2 hours (maybe less depending on what you're driving on the A5) from SAP's Headquarters in Walldorf.   There are tremendous changes SAP customers need to be aware of as they, along with SAP, make the leap to Hana.  The implications are far reaching, and may greatly limit options down the road.  Read our SME article to learn more on what you should know: Spotlight on the SME: Andrea Alterman Andrea has been advising and optmizing on technology investments for over 30 years, and many of those with NET(net).  She has been with renown firms such as Andersen Consulting, TSC, and CSC.  Andrea's passions go beyond client advocacy, as she set a goal of running a half marathon last year, and has now run two of them! Next up - the Chicago Marathon this October, running for another passion, Melanoma Cancer research. If you'd like to support Andrea and Jack's Fund for Melanoma Research, CLICK HERE and wish her luck! Speaking Engagements from NET(net): If you would like to engage a NET(net) Subject Matter Expert for your next Executive event, contact us to discuss the event, audience, and message.  To learn more about our speaking events, please click here or contact dsiglin@netnetweb.com.   Talk to us today: To learn more about any of NET(net)'s services, contact your NET(net) representative, email us at dsiglin@netnetweb.com, or call us at +1-866-2-NET-net today to see if we can help you capture more value. More Resources: Newsletter Sign Up           NET(net) Newsletter Archives            NET(net) Articles 2016 © NET (net) All Rights Reserved US, UK, Cayman Islands http://www.netnetweb.com    Call Us: +1 616-546-3100 You received this email because you are subscribed to The NET Effect Newsletter from NET (net) All Rights Reserved. If you prefer not to receive emails from NET (net) All Rights Reserved you may unsubscribe or set your email preferences. |
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