Scott Braden

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January 30, 2012 at 2:23pm

At the end of November, 2011, Oracle reported its Fiscal Q2 results, and for only the 2nd time in the last 5 years, reported a sequential reduction in annual maintenance income. ...

SAP Survives Oracle Onslaught

January 30, 2012 at 2:17pm

For a while, it appeared that SAP was doomed. Oracle was winning a high percentage of the deals, and was seen as the innovator, promoting vertically integrated technology solutions...

Microsoft Roadmap Update

January 30, 2012 at 2:01pm

RCP Magazine has posted a very handy update to Microsoft’s upcoming product release plans. This is of special interest to customers who are planning Enterprise Agreement (EA)...

Enterprise Software Licensing Discounts

November 22, 2011 at 1:34pm

Putting the BS in the BSA

November 22, 2011 at 11:38am

The Business Software Alliance (BSA) has recently announced that they're going to offer a "certification" for IT SAM. http://www.itassetmanagement.net/2011/11/15/...

How a “Great Deal” Can Be The Enemy of Optimization

November 22, 2011 at 11:35am

NET(net)'s Perspective: Microsoft's New Agreements

October 24, 2011 at 2:32pm

As you may have noticed, Microsoft recently revised the terms and conditions of most of its major agreements effective as of 3 October 2011. In this blog, we will provide our take...

The Shifting Line of Accountability

October 24, 2011 at 1:53pm

The Four Core Functions of Strategic Supplier Management Needed to Manage the Shifting Line of Accountability Deeper Into Your Supply Chain:

Mobile Insurgency and Managing Expenses

October 24, 2011 at 1:27pm

Why Are You Spending So Much on Storage?

October 15, 2011 at 12:54pm

Having a methodical and deliberate understanding of data will determine how it should be stored and protected, which translates into strategies for tiered storage, backup and recovery,...

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Scott Braden

SVP of Value Creation
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As the Sr. Vice President of Value Creation, Mr. Braden leads NET(net), Inc.’s efforts in helping Clients optimize their Microsoft investments, manages select Client engagements and continually works to improve the Professional Services delivery methodologies for NET(net)’s Microsoft-related engagements.

Mr. Braden's professional background includes project management, process design and implementation (such as ITIL), software and asset management, enterprise software solutions, IT service management and outsourcing, business process consulting, software licensing and IT help desk operations consulting.

Prior to joining NET(net), Mr. Braden founded Microsoft Secrets, the leading independent consulting firm, providing expertise in Microsoft Licensing.

Mr. Braden holds a double Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political Science from Texas A&M with minors in Economics, English and German.

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Holland, MI – NET(net), Inc. announced today that Matt Hartzman has joined the organization as its Executive Vice President of Managed Services. more »

Guernsey, Channel Islands – NET(net) Europe Limited announced an addition to its professional services management team – Jamie Bliss, Vice President of Value Creation for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). more »

HOLLAND, Mich. -- NET(net), Inc., a global provider of comprehensive IT investment optimization services, announced an addition to its professional services team – Tim Harper, Vice President of Value Delivery. more »

NET(net) announces the appointment of Kellsey D. Le to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer. more »

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NET(net) Launches Global Services Division designed to assure clients sustain ongoing value from their negotiated IT investments. more »

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NET(net) launches Contract Compass™, a SaaS technology engine that drives value throughout the life of contracts. more »

NET(net), Inc. announces the launch of NET(net) Asia operations to better serve the unique needs of Clients with significant APAC operations... more »

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