There is an old maxim that you should never get into a contract without the ability to get out of that contract. This is even more true with ERP-related contracts.
Thinking About Suing Oracle? Here Is What You Can Expect
Oracle is known for being aggressive during the sales cycle and dismissive of any issues or concerns arising during implementation. Oracle’s in-house legal department is often unreasonable and unwilling to compromise.
What Issues Are Likely To End Up Being Litigated In An AI Contract?
AI Vendors will draft contracts that limit their exposure in the event of a lawsuit. What are the most likely issues litigated in a commercial contract for artificial intelligence?
Data is the currency of AI. You need to ensure that you are protecting your data and making sure you have recourse in the event your
Negotiating Commercial Contracts with AI Vendors
AI vendors will typically use traditional software licensing or SaaS models to sell their functionality.
While that generally makes sense, nuances associated with acquiring AI functionality need to be accounted for and negotiated.
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How Agile Contributes To ERP Failure
Agile software implementation methodology contributes to ERP failure.
ERP Software Implementers and Vendors Contribute to Failure
ERP vendors and integrators will emphasize the ERP software’s ease of implementation and fit for your business. It is not always true.
You must conduct due diligence, use a software selection process, and negotiate a strong contractual framework to manage the implementation project.
The software sales process is designed to minimize the complexity of the
The Statement Of Work Is Critical To ERP Success
ERP implementations and digital transformations do not fail because of technology, they fail because of people. As a result, the master services agreement and the statements of works attached to it are easily some of the most important agreements you will negotiate to ensure project success. What does it need to include? Milestones, deadlines, clearly
Suing Your ERP Vendor for Fraud. When Sales People Make Misrepresentations, You May Have Recourse
ERP Vendors are notorious for selling the “sizzle” and not the “steak.” It is no secret that with the rush to Cloud many solutions are half-baked.
When ERP vendors misrepresent the software’s functionality, the fit of the software for your business or industry, or misrepresent their experience in your industry, you may have a basis