The rise of cloud computing and open source hasn't simplified negotiations with software vendors. Leeds Building Society CIO Tom Clark advises how to strike the best deal
1. Understand the budget cycle of the company you are dealing with Ask them what they work to - you will be in a better position to get a good deal at the end of a reporting period than at the start,...
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