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#VeteranOwned advisory firm empowering #enterprises with fact-based sourcing, negotiation & program execution strategies for the major #IT vendors

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Joined February 2010
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@UpperEdge
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6 years
In case you haven't heard, @Metallica will be performing at #Dreamfest this year! #DF18 #Dreamforce
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2 years
We had a great day on Tuesday volunteering at @PanMass HQ assembling rider credential and volunteer registration packets! Thank you to everyone for your hard work and to the Pan Mass Challenge for raising money for @DanaFarber ! #panmasschallenge #volunteering #danafarber
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4 years
We were so excited to support our very own @ErwannCouesbot during his Boston Children's Hospital @RocketLeagueMA charity event with #eSports . UpperEdge generously donated to the benefit and was sent this endearing thank you video from Brody, a patient at Children’s Hospital.
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5 years
Yesterday, the UpperEdge team spent the afternoon at the Greater Boston Food Bank sorting and loading a total of 8,260 lbs of food which created 6,885 meals that will feed a family of 4 for over a year! Thank you @Gr8BosFoodBank for giving us the opportunity to give back!
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4 years
The UpperEdge team volunteered yesterday at the Greater Boston Food Bank where they sorted & packed 1,726 lbs. of food, creating 1,223 meals for those in need across Eastern Massachusetts. We were honored to contribute our time to such a great cause! #GBFB #Volunteer #EndHunger
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4 years
An organization, no matter how well designed, is only as good as the combined efforts of every employee, client, and partner. Happy 10 Year Anniversary to UpperEdge. We look forward to many more years of empowering success across our clients, employees, and partners!
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6 years
Our top advisor hard at work @UpperEdge Mascot #NationalPuppyDay
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7 years
Learn more about the #Microsoft #Layoffs and what it means for your next renewal #MicrosoftCloud @Adam_Mansfield_
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@UpperEdge
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4 years
UpperEdge is excited to welcome our newest members of the team, Alex, Dexter, and Christine! We are looking forward to their support delivering additional value to our clients and their future growth and success at UpperEdge. Welcome to the team!
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@UpperEdge
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7 years
What to expect with the new #Microsoft #Sales overhaul & your company's upcoming renewal #MicrosoftCloud #Office365
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6 years
Ruff day in the office? That’s im-paws-ible with these guys! Happy #TakeYourDogToWorkDay love, Cole and Nemo.
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4 years
#Salesforce made its largest ever acquisition yesterday with it's $27.7B buy of #Slack . View the #infographic to see 7 of Salesforce's significant acquisitions and how they benefit the CRM giant
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4 years
This month’s Team Member Spotlight features our Marketing Manager, @AlyssaRMeyer . Alyssa has been with UpperEdge for over 2 years and has been an integral part of our Marketing Team. We are so glad to have Alyssa as part of the UpperEdge Family! #TeamMemberSpotlight
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@UpperEdge
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5 years
We're fundraising for #RallyAgainstCancer to support the @TheJimmyFund 's lifesaving mission. As part of our fundraising efforts, we will be hosting a @RocketLeagueMA tournament @ #FinnMcCools on Wed 3/20. If interested, contact @K_Peterson33 directly!
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1 year
This month’s #TeamMemberSpotlight features our Senior UX Designer, Mike Brown. Mike has been with UpperEdge for 5 years and has been an integral part of our Marketing Team. We are so fortunate to have Mike as part of the UpperEdge family!
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3 years
#Register here for a deep dive into a landscape of the various delivery models #SAP customers are being presented with during large transformational initiatives and the associated risks & opportunities of each #Webinar #SAPRise #Hyperscalers #SI solutions
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6 years
New blog by @Adam_Mansfield_ is up! How to Make Your SLAs Meaningful in #SaaS #Cloud Subscription Agreements
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4 years
At UpperEdge, strong team culture & employee recognition are two of our guiding principles. We celebrated our employees this month w/ an Awards Ceremony at our 2020 Kickoff. The day was filled with lots of laughs, appreciation & surprises! Congrats to all award winners! #topfanbb
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4 years
In a recent #blog , our practice experts compare two of the leading #HCM solution providers, #Workday & #SAP #SuccessFactors along with key differentiators that can help you select the best solution for meeting your company's unique needs.
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@UpperEdge
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7 years
Can Your #Oracle #Cloud Renewal Get Stormy? @jeffrey_lazarto provides a few key items to look out for in your renewal
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5 years
Can you feel the passion?! Odds of our CEO @blake_dblake calling out of our Holiday Christmas Party today due to the repercussions of last night’s painful @NHLBruins loss
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7 years
What #SAP ’s Indirect Access White Paper Means for Its Clients - listen to our podcast for further insight
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6 years
Evaluating IT partners? Consider the 3 C's to make a smarter selection
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6 years
Timing Your Move to #S4HANA - @jmbelden98 dives into some key questions that highlight important considerations to ensure your timing is just right #CIO #SAP #Cloud >>
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7 years
Join @UpperEdge webinar on 7/25! Listen to what our #SAP #Oracle #Microsoft & #Digital practice experts have to say:
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5 years
It's imperative #SAP customers get an early jump on their #S4HANA diligence, assessment & planning efforts as they approach their #SAP #ECC to #S4HANA journey. Join our #webinar on 9/5 for insights into a successful S4 migration & #DigitalTransformation
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6 years
#SaaS matters - @Adam_Mansfield_ lists the key caveats enterprises should take note of when it comes to SaaS contracting >>
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3 years
If your #Oracle proposal includes Oracle #Cloud Learning Services that you didn't ask for, you're not alone. Whether your organization decides to actually buy these services or not, @ErwannCouesbot provides a guide for #enterprises in his latest #blog
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6 years
One-Third of #Agile Projects Result in Failure - Check out our practice expert @jmbelden98 press release with valuable insights for finding success with scaling agile #ERP projects
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5 years
Simply breaking the standard #ERP “realization” phase into several “sprints” doesn’t make your project #Agile . @sstamp_ue takes a deep dive into #Agile methodologies & how to set your organization up for success
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3 years
How is Oracle's new #Java Management Service a Trojan Horse? Read @jeffrey_lazarto and @ErwannCouesbot 's #blog to learn the risks of #Oracle 's free JMS
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7 years
Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday Season from the UpperEdge team!
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@UpperEdge
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4 years
When it comes to optimizing your IT costs, achieving internal alignment is a must. Listen to the #podcast to learn how internal alignment plays a role in your cost optimization efforts
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@UpperEdge
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7 years
Our colleague @jmbelden98 lists the top 10 excuses companies choose not to implement a best practice @CIOonline
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5 years
From high profile #IT vendor lawsuits to #ERP implementation best practices, here’s a compilation of our top 12 #blogs from 2018
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7 years
Understanding #Oracle 's "Total Support Stream" clause & the key takeaways customers should beware of -->
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5 years
Check out @jeffrey_lazarto 's mention in @CMSWire where he touches upon the importance of properly stating & understanding the intellectual property ( #IP ) rights in vendor contracts during a #DigitalTransformation
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7 years
Your #ERP #Implementation Needs A Winning Team - how utilizing third-party firms could be the difference-maker..
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4 years
We had a great time! Thank you for all that you do.
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Volunteers from @UpperEdge joined us out on the Esplanade this morning for a socially-distant volunteer day! This great group of volunteers prepped and painted benches near Fiedler Field. Thank you for your hard work @UpperEdge !
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7 years
#HCLTechnologies files countersuit accusing #MillerCoors of bullying. New insight into the other side of the story
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4 years
The UpperEdge Team had a wonderful time volunteering with the Charles River Esplanade Association. The team sanded, prepped and painted park benches throughout the Esplanade to help maintain this great outdoor space here in Boston. Thank you @EsplanadeBoston for all that you do!
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@UpperEdge
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6 years
#Workday ’s Heightened Expectations + Improved Guidance = Promising Start @jeffrey_lazarto identifies some of the key success factors that have driven #Workday 's tremendous start to its first quarter numbers
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3 years
UpperEdge is excited to welcome our newest members of the team, Jason and Michael! We are looking forward to their support delivering additional value to our clients and their future growth and success at UpperEdge. Welcome to the team!
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4 years
This month’s Team Member Spotlight features our Senior IT Sourcing and Negotiation Analyst, Bearson Smith. Bearson has been with UpperEdge for 2 years now. We are so glad to have Bearson as part of the UpperEdge Family! #TeamMemberSpotlight
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5 years
Will #Slack and #Zoom need to strengthen their partnership in order to become true #enterprise vendors? Here's why @Adam_Mansfield_ thinks they will:
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3 years
Data is often a source of pain in #transformation programs. Practice Manager, @ChristineC2387 discusses three considerations to keep in mind as you navigate your transformation program from #RFP and contracting, to #implementation and go-live
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4 years
This month’s #TeamMemberSpotlight features our Senior IT Sourcing & Negotiation Analyst, Devin Djerf. Devin has been with UpperEdge for 2 years & has been an integral part of our Commercial Advisory Services Team. We are so fortunate to have Devin as part of the UpperEdge Family!
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6 years
#ServiceNow 's revenue is up 37% y-o-y. What is driving their success and what does it mean for customers? Read the blog by @ITsourcingGuru and listen to our short #podcast ->
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7 years
Are @SAP , @Oracle , and @Microsoft Making Bank in the #Cloud ? Pitfalls of SaaS |
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4 years
@jmbelden98 discusses 5 reasons SI’s Risk Management Processes are flawed. Relying on your #SI to tell you how to mitigate risks can be an imperfect strategy that often has a bad ending. #Register for this upcoming #webinar for more valuable insight
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7 years
The Underlying Implications of #SAPs New Order Licensing Policy - What customers should be aware of moving forward
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3 years
SAP Practice Leader, Len Riley shares what #SAP is trying to achieve with #RISEwithSAP and how this new offering is disrupting traditional evaluation, selection, negotiation, and decision-making processes
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6 years
#Alphabet 's Q1 FY earnings were released & @Adam_Mansfield_ highlights some of the key takeaways in his recent #blog and the primary drivers related to impressive revenue growth >> #Google #Gsuite #Microsoft #Enterprise
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5 years
In this week's "Head in the #Clouds " #blog series, @Adam_Mansfield_ discusses the impressive growth tied to #Salesforce 's Q2 FY20 earnings release & #GoogleCloud 's announcement to push back the #HangoutsChat & #Meet migration deadline
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5 years
There are a lot of critical decisions and choices to make when embarking on the #SAP #S4HANA journey. @UpperEdgeTed addresses some key points to consider to set your #enterprise and career up for success
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4 years
This month’s #TeamMemberSpotlight features our IT Sourcing & Commercial Advisory Practice Director, Greg Hall. Greg has been with UpperEdge for 4 years playing an integral role on our Commercial Advisory Services Team. We are so glad to have Greg as part of the UpperEdge Family!
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3 years
UpperEdge is excited to welcome our newest members of the team, Nikki and Rob! We are looking forward to their support delivering additional value to our clients and their future growth and success at UpperEdge. Welcome to the team!
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2 years
Join over 200,000 #ITExecutives who’ve checked out our exclusive content on @CIOOnline ’s Building #IT Relationships blog! Our experts provide insight on #digitaltransformations , #itnegotiations , project execution strategies & more. Read our content here:
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4 years
As the impact of #COVID19 evolved, many companies shifted from #DigitalTransformation investment strategies to the conservation of cash. Join next week's #webinar to learn how companies are aligning internally to accelerate results & other insightful tips
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#SAP customers want to migrate to the #cloud , but the surplus of offerings have disrupted traditional selection & negotiation strategies. This #webinar will compare #AWS , #Azure , #GCP & #RISE to help empower your #enterprise in this process. Register here:
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@UpperEdge
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6 years
If your upcoming #Microsoft renewal makes you feel like this, you don't want to miss the #webinar by @Adam_Mansfield_ . Learn more and register here:
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6 years
#Cloud Renewal Price Protections: Are you really protected? Watch the full video here:
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3 years
This month’s #TeamMemberSpotlight features our Business Operations Specialist, Kristen Peterson. @K_Peterson33 has been with UpperEdge for 3.5 years and has been an integral part of our Operations Team. We are so glad to have Kristen as part of the UpperEdge family!
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4 years
In today's earnings call, #SAP made a big announcement of its plan to prepare #Qualtrics for an #IPO . Although the timing of the #IPO is not clear, our #SAP Practice Director provides 3 key questions #SAP , #C4HANA & #Qualtrics customers should be asking
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@UpperEdge
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4 years
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
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4 years
Don't let cost-cutting derail your #digital transformation; take these steps to strengthen supplier relationships, reduce costs & still maintain a positive working relationship with your supplier @jmbelden98 @CIOOnline
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7 years
Is making the long-term leap to the #cloud really worth it for your company? Read here to find out more! #Cloud100
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4 years
As you approach your #software as a service ( #SaaS ) renewal date, it's important to take the following key steps into consideration to better enable and prepare your team for a successful negotiation. #Blog by @jeffrey_lazarto
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7 years
Considering an #Oracle relationship? Register for our webinar for valuable insights on Oracle’s strategy & tactics >
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6 years
Poor relationships line the pockets of your #SystemIntegrators - @jmbelden98 provides some valuable insight into the world of #ERP deployments
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6 years
"Co-op Insurance Sues #IBM for Breach of Contract: Is #Agile at Scale Worth the Risk?" Check out @jmbelden98 's recent #blog which helps shed some light on the details >>
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6 years
Let's not dive into #2018 just yet! We've compiled a list of our 10 most popular #blogs of #2017 . Don't miss out on @UpperEdge 's latest industry insights & market intelligence #SAP #Oracle #Microsoft #SalesForce & so much more!
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4 years
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 .
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4 years
Find out the different ways you can protect your organization from putting unnecessary money into your #SytemIntegrator 's pocket by mitigating risks tied to your #DigitalTransformation . Last chance to #register for our 12/8 #webinar at 11AM EST
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The UpperEdge Team had a great time putting their horticultural skills to the test by volunteering with the @HelloGreenway . The team was excited to give a few hours of their time to the community and beautiful Greenway that we all love and admire so much! #volunteering #giveback
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5 years
In this insightful #podcast , our Practice Director, Greg Hall shares five key risks that may be present when it comes to outsourcing infrastructure managed services & ways to mitigate these risks upfront
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4 years
We are very excited to announce UpperEdge's recent award for Boston’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® for the third year in a row! Thank you @101Best for such an incredible honor! #BestandBrightest #theBB #Boston #Workplace
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6 years
Our #Microsoft practice expert @Adam_Mansfield_ contributes a few of his thoughts on #Microsoft 's $7.5B #GitHub acquisition via @devopsdotcom Check out the full article here!
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We've gathered a few thoughts from these professionals to help balance out the dialogue around Microsoft's acquisition of GitHub. #acquisition #github #microsoft
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We are honored to be named one of Boston’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® by @101Best ! We couldn't have done it without our amazing team. Congrats to all the companies who made the list! #101bb
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6 years
#SAPPHIRENOW is a great opportunity to ensure your #SAP relationship focuses on delivering value to your organization. Follow these tips to make the most of your SAPPHIRE experience
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7 years
The pitfalls & hidden nuances of #SaaS vs #LicenseSoftware . Our webinar recording is now available!
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7 years
"Holiday Greetings: Some Assembly Required" - Why that dreadful phrase is never something you want to hear during the Holidays OR an #ERP #Implementation via @IDGCN @jeffrey_lazarto
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This month’s #TeamMemberSpotlight features our Senior UX Designer, Mike Brown. @MikeBrown75 has been with UpperEdge for 3.5 years and has been an integral part of our Marketing Team. We are so fortunate to have Mike as part of the UpperEdge family!
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#Oracle customers can reduce software license support costs with #Oracle 's new savings program, but there's a potential catch....read @jeffrey_lazarto 's blog to learn more
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The UpperEdge team had a great day yesterday #volunteering with The Rose Kennedy Greenway! Thank you @HelloGreenway for keeping our parks looking beautiful! #volunteer #giveback #community #teamwork
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Create a free #OracleFusion #Cloud estimate with our new #Oracle SaaS Pricing Calculator. Leverage our proprietary data to obtain accurate pricing estimates. Try it today >
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@UpperEdge
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5 years
Wishing everyone a wonderful Veterans Day today! Thank you to all of those who have served our country, and a special thank you to our very own UpperEdge Veterans as well. #VeteransDay
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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
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6 years
Ensure your organization fully understands all the implications of #Microsoft 's #cloud agreements before making the leap - @ITsourcingGURU has all the details in his latest #blog
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3 years
#Microsoft is pushing #enterprise customers to adopt their robust cloud bundle, #Microsoft365 but customers often don't use many of the features they paid for. @Bearson_ue discusses some strategies to help customers overcome this underutilization #blog
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7 years
Top 11 Tips for #DigitalTransformation Leaders - @jmbelden98 lists key agenda items to consider to ensure a successful #IT -enabled #transformation project
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What do #Accenture 's recent actions tell us about their overall strategy? Read our latest #blog to learn what the #SystemIntegrator changed in 2020 and what customers should keep in mind moving forward
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