Master the Public Cloud IaaS Acquisition Models
Technically, most platforms are similar; however, their procurement models vary significantly. Learn the differences, save on costs, and reduce risk.
Understanding the differences in IaaS platform agreements, purchasing options, associated value, and risks. What are your options for:
- Upfront or monthly payments
- Commitment discounts
- Support options
- Migration planning and support
Our Advice
Critical Insight
IaaS platforms offer similar technical features, but they vary widely on their procurement model. By fully understanding the procurement differences and options, you will be able to purchase wisely, save money both long and short term, and mitigate investment risk.
Most vendors have similar processes and options to buy. Finding a transparent explanation and summary of each platform in a side-by-side review is difficult.
- Are vendor reps being straight forward?
- What are the licensing requirements?
- What discounts or incentives can I negotiate?
- How much do I have to commit to and for how long?
Impact and Result
This project will provide several benefits for both IT and the business. It includes:
- Best IaaS platform to support current and future procurement requirements.
- Right-sized cloud commitment tailored to the organization’s budget.
- Predictable and controllable spend model.
- Flexible and reliable IT infrastructure that supports the lines of business.
- Reduced financial and legal risk.
Member Testimonials
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A blueprint is designed to be a roadmap, containing a methodology and the tools and templates you need to solve your IT problems.
Each blueprint can be accompanied by a Guided Implementation that provides you access to our world-class analysts to help you get through the project.
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Get the help you need in this 3-phase advisory process. You'll receive 6 touchpoints with our researchers, all included in your membership.
Guided Implementation 1: Educate
- Call 1: Scope requirements, objectives, and your specific challenges or concerns.
- Call 2: Discuss IaaS terminology. Review features checklist.
Guided Implementation 2: Evaluate
- Call 1: Deep dive into the top players. Review side-by-side comparison chart.
- Call 2: Decision, discussion, and validation.
Guided Implementation 3: Execute
- Call 1: Vendor negotiation discussion.
- Call 2: Create an executive summary presentation.
Contributors
Five anonymous vendor contributors
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Manage Exponential Value Relationships
Jump Start Your Vendor Management Initiative
Capture and Market the ROI of Your VMO
Cut Cost Through Effective IT Category Planning
Design and Build an Effective Contract Lifecycle Management Process
Maximize Value From Your Value-Added Reseller (VAR)
Drive Successful Sourcing Outcomes With a Robust RFP Process
Reduce Risk With Rock-Solid Service-Level Agreements
Slash Spending by Optimizing Your Software Maintenance and Support
Identify and Manage Financial Risk Impacts on Your Organization
Identify and Manage Strategic Risk Impacts on Your Organization
Identify and Manage Reputational Risk Impacts on Your Organization
Identify and Manage Security Risk Impacts on Your Organization
Evaluate Your Vendor Account Team to Optimize Vendor Relations
Elevate Your Vendor Management Initiative
Prepare for Negotiations More Effectively
Implement Your Negotiation Strategy More Effectively
Evaluate and Learn From Your Negotiation Sessions More Effectively
Proactively Identify and Mitigate Vendor Risk
Master the Public Cloud IaaS Acquisition Models
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Identify and Manage Regulatory and Compliance Risk Impacts on Your Organization
Identify and Manage Operational Risk Impacts on Your Organization
Don’t Allow Software Licensing to Derail Your M&A
Identify and Reduce Agile Contract Risk
Improve Your Statements of Work to Hold Your Vendors Accountable
Understand Common IT Contract Provisions to Negotiate More Effectively
Master Contract Review and Negotiation for Software Agreements
Master the MSA for Your Managed Services Providers
Negotiate SaaS Agreements That Are Built to Last
Establish a Vendor Management Roadmap to Succeed With Autonomous Technologies
Price Benchmarking & Negotiation
Stop Wasting Time Evaluating Commoditized Products and Services
Ensure Business Alignment in Managed Service Agreements
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