David Blake

Founder & CEO @UpperEdge
We focus on maximizing the value companies receive from their most critical IT relationships.

[UpperEdge @UpperEdge]

#Microsoft is increasing pricing on many #Office365 suites & the all-in #cloud bundle #Microsoft365 E3. In this #podcast, @Adam_Mansfield_ discusses #Microsoft's motivation for the increase & how #enterprise customers should prepare for their renewals https://t.co/lwuplNqN0v

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With #Salesforce's announcement of Salesforce+ & its tie to this year's #Dreamforce event, #enterprise customers may be wondering what this means for their #Salesforce deals. @Adam_Mansfield_ discusses key insights enterprise customers should keep in mind https://t.co/uCB6fZCIev

[UpperEdge @UpperEdge]

#Salesforce had yet another strong quarter. Listen to @Adam_Mansfield_'s #podcast to learn how #Slack will play a key role moving forward & how #enterprise customers can use key insights from these Q2 results in their #Salesforce renewal negotiations https://t.co/ScXdZhuphW

[UpperEdge @UpperEdge]

In this #podcast, #Workday Practice Leader @jeffrey_lazarto discusses #Workday & #Google's new multi-year partnership, why it makes sense & helps them compete with #Oracle, #SAP, #Microsoft, & #AWS, as well as how customers could benefit in the long run https://t.co/NkKNIU9wjH

[UpperEdge @UpperEdge]

From a lack of motivation to a bias towards inaction, there are many reasons why a #digitaltransformation steering team may fail to engage. In this #blog, @jmbelden98 explains why steering teams could fail & provides 5 ways to hold them accountable https://t.co/vTx6Jkb9XL

[David Blake @blake_dblake]

Be sure to tune in tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. ET for @Adam_Mansfield_'s #CIOChat.

[UpperEdge @UpperEdge]

You won't want to miss @Adam_Mansfield_ leading tomorrow's #CIOChat. Join Adam at 2:00 p.m. ET to learn more about preparing for and optimizing your #cloud deals.

[UpperEdge @UpperEdge]

Tomorrow! Last chance to #register for our Q&A #webinar where our experts will compare the key subscription & commercial terms from #Workday, #SAP, #SuccessFactors, & #Oracle. Can't make it? Register & you will still receive a link to the recorded #webcast https://t.co/qspHXVK03g

[UpperEdge @UpperEdge]

Are you looking to evaluate a new #HCM #cloud solution or getting ready to embark on the journey? Join us for a Q&A #webinar where experts will at a minimum compare & contrast subscription & commercial terms from #Workday, #SAP, #SuccessFactors, & #Oracle https://t.co/qspHXVK03g

[UpperEdge @UpperEdge]

When it comes to payment ramps, #Workday has often resisted to offer them to customers. However, @Jeffrey_Lazarto explains how this approach is recently changing & a big twist #Workday has deployed that customers might not catch during key negotiations https://t.co/gFwdd5RN1U

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UpperEdge’s @jmbelden98 speaks straight talk on the strengths and challenges of top #SAP #S4HANA implementers by @EstherShein via @TT_ITChannel

[UpperEdge @UpperEdge]

Join our upcoming #webinar where experienced Practice Experts will take you through the different approaches, strategies & key differentiators that #Accenture, #Deloitte, & #IBM take on during the critical phases of an #SAP #S4HANA #implementation. https://t.co/92PBDo0R4G

[UpperEdge @UpperEdge]

#HR leaders are strongly focusing on Value Inclusion, Belonging, & Equity (#VIBE) during these times. #Workday recently launched #VIBECentral & #VIBEIndex to its product portfolio, & @Jeffrey_Lazarto lays out the steps customers should take before adopting https://t.co/uRM4JmNdyq

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Register for our complimentary Executive Panel presentation facilitated by our #Microsoft Practice Leader, @Adam_Mansfield to interact with accomplished #CIO's on "How to Optimize Your #Microsoft Relationship".

#Register here https://t.co/mRvxCiw1EE

[UpperEdge @UpperEdge]

#IT Support providers are innovating with #AI and #RPA to improve delivery, but their clients have little-to-no transparency into cost-savings. Learn how to raise the bar with your service provider. Register here for our #webinar on July 21st @ 11AM EST https://t.co/n08sof32Gl

[David Blake @blake_dblake]

Join our Executive Panel presentation to interact with accomplished #IT leaders on “The Art of the #Cloud Deal”: @postholdingsinc's CIO, @leggettandplatt's CIO, @RayonierAM's Director of ERP, & AmerCareRoyal’s Chief Integration Officer. Free Registration: https://t.co/WouMsnTAv6

[David Blake @blake_dblake]

In his latest #podcast, Practice Leader @jeffrey_lazarto discusses the top 6 mistakes #Workday customers should avoid when looking to expand their Workday product portfolio https://t.co/hzU6NbcsF0

[David Blake @blake_dblake]

These 7 negotiation tactics are often used when trying to achieve the most favorable outcome during #cloud #renewal negotiations. However, they often don’t work as intended & can result in negative consequences when used come renewal time @Adam_Mansfield_ https://t.co/KtgGsDSoQ6

[David Blake @blake_dblake]

If you are a current or prospective #Workday customer, avoid these 6 common mistakes to secure a fair & competitive deal with #Workday that will enable your organization to extract as much value from your investment as possible #blog by @jeffrey_lazarto https://t.co/k7uBJnAD8R

[UpperEdge @UpperEdge]

When negotiating with #Workday, @jeffrey_lazarto notes these key variables to keep in mind when determining your #FSE (Full-Service Equivalent) workers as it will have a significant impact on pricing, both short-term & long-term #blog #podcast https://t.co/LgTCz5JSTI

[UpperEdge @UpperEdge]

UpperEdge’s #SAP Practice Director, @chipupperedge discusses some opportunities around #AMS and #hosting that companies have to drive down costs as it becomes more of a priority during these tough #economic times #podcast https://t.co/E8Hdclbq4B