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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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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 »

NET(net) announces the formation of NET(net) Healthcare, an industry specific solution designed to proactively address head on the issues of healthcare technology overspend. more »

NET(net) has recently acquired Licensing Handbook, the premier destination for software licensing information more »

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

NET(net) Introduces Contract Compass™ to further enhance Strategic Supplier Managed Services more »

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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