IDC - Sourcing Advisory Services (SAS)

The IDC Deal Review is the leading source for IT deal intelligence trusted by thousands of procurement and sourcing professionals worldwide. IDC`s unique engagement model provides buyers with written evaluations of vendor invoices, contracts and license agreements and includes advice on terms, expected discounts, and concessions based on a peer review with other buyers of the same products. All delivered in a timely manner within 1-3 business days of the request.

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A consistent deal-review process focused on testing and improving existing opportunities will make everyone more successful. Deal reviews done will result in immediate actions shared across the team.

Buyers utilize IDC benchmarking tools such as IT Deal Review, the SAS Pricing Database and Smartlndex to drive millions in savings with IT suppliers. Documented benchmarking delivered by IDC allows sourcing professionals to share success with key stakeholders.

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Get better visibility into procurement transactions and engage with the stakeholders at the appropriate time to increase the purchasing efficiencies and reduce overall cost.

Best-in-class sourcing organizations leverage leading-edge research and expert advice on technology, vendors and contract negotiations.

Most Frequently Downloaded Reports

IDC maintains a library of research publications reviewing technologies and their vendors.

Negotiation Playbooks

IDC publishes relevant research and provides advice on RFP strategies and optimizing your vendor contract negotiations.