What Is Necessary for Managing a Coupa Audit for Software Buyers?

Executive Summary This article addresses one of the most critical factors for managing a Coupa audit. Introduction Considering the problems or issues in dealing with a Coupa audit is crucial. Issue #1: How Coupa Takes Advantage of Setting Customers Off-Balance With the Coupa Audit Audits effectively put customers at a disadvantage because Coupa begins with…

Brightwork Research Guide to ERP License Consulting

Executive Summary We are the only research entity that provides non-financially conflicted ERP license consulting. About ERP License Consulting ERP license consulting supports the procurement and maintenance of license management for companies that purchase from ERP vendors. Sometimes, particularly very large companies can manage this without external support, however, all but the biggest software buying…

The Brightwork Research Guide to Managing the Challenge of Cloud Sprawl

Executive Summary Cloud sprawl has become an increasingly important area to understand. Introduction Cloud sprawl results from large numbers of SaaS applications being purchased and used by businesses rather than IT departments to meet needs not met by the approved IT purchased applications. What is a Cloud Sprawl How Can It Lead to SaaS Chaos?…

The Brightwork Research Guide to Managing the Challenge of SaaS Sprawl

Executive Summary SaaS sprawl has become an increasingly important area to understand. Introduction SaaS sprawl results from large numbers of SaaS applications being purchased and used by businesses rather than IT departments to meet needs not met by the approved IT purchased applications. What is a SaaS Sprawl How Can It Lead to SaaS Chaos?…

The Brightwork Research Guide to Managing the SaaS Discovery

Executive Summary SaaS discovery has become an increasingly important area to understand as SaaS applications have proliferated. Introduction SaaS discovery is increasingly vital due to SaaS sprawl, which is the outcome of large numbers of SaaS applications being purchased and used by businesses rather than IT departments to meet needs not met by the approved…

The Brightwork Research SaaS Spend Management Guide

Executive Summary SaaS spend management has become an increasingly important area to understand. Introduction SaaS spend management is directing spending in a way that What is a SaaS Spend Management? The following quotation does a good job of explaining how SaaS spend management fits within the overall context of SaaS management. SaaS spend management is…

The Brightwork Research SAP Software Licensing Guide

Executive Summary We are the only research entity that provides non-financially conflicted SAP licensing consulting. What is a Software License? To begin, in understanding SAP software licensing, let us review what is the software license. A software license is a legal instrument (usually by way of contract law, with or without printed material) governing the…

The Brightwork Research Software Licensing Guide

Executive Summary We are the only research entity that provides non-financially conflicted software licensing consulting. What is a Software License? To begin, in understanding software licensing, let us review what is the software license. A software license is a legal instrument (usually by way of contract law, with or without printed material) governing the use…

The Brightwork Research Workday License Guide

Executive Summary We are the only research entity that provides Workday license consulting. About Workday License Consulting Workday license consulting supports the procurement and maintenance of license management for companies that purchase from Workday vendors. Sometimes, particularly very large companies can manage this without external support; however, all but the biggest software-buying companies and even…

The Little Discussed Problem Finding Effective SAP Negotiation Support

Executive Summary Finding effective SAP negotiation support is more complex than it seems. Introduction It is crucial to consider the problems inherent in finding SAP negotiation support because most SAP software buyers end up using problematic support and therefore give the advantage to SAP. Negotiation To begin let us review a definition of negotiation. Negotiation…