UpperEdge

10/27/2026

Microsoft’s new Copilot licensing model keeps the $30 per user seat license in place but adds consumption fees for its advanced products. Those fees draw from a prepaid pool of Credits with “use it or lose it” terms, and every advanced component pulls from the same pool. Without clear forecasting, that structure can drive costs well beyond what organizations planned for.

Get the breakdown on how the new model works and what enterprise leaders should push on before their next renewal or in-term purchase.

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Microsoft’s new Copilot licensing model adds consumption fees on top of $30 per user seats. Learn what to challenge in the P3 credit plan before you renew.

10/16/2026

UpperEdge was proud to take part in 5k walk once again, benefiting Dana-Farber. We walked in honor of our dear friend and colleague, Chip, whose strength and kindness continue to inspire us each day. It was a meaningful opportunity to celebrate his life while supporting the critical work of cancer research.

This year, our team, Chip’s Champions, raised more than $16,000 for Dana-Farber. We are truly thankful to everyone who donated and showed their support along the way. Walking in Chip’s memory reminded us of the difference one person can make and the strength of a community coming together to carry his legacy forward.

To learn more about why we walk or to support this important cause, visit our team page here >> https://hubs.ly/Q04Br_4Q0

10/14/2026

When an SI proposes Palantir on an S/4HANA program, the business case often rests on faster timelines and lower costs. The harder question is who carries the risk if those gains do not materialize. In most proposals we review, the answer is the client.

With no public price list and few completed reference programs, the commercial terms deserve as much scrutiny as the technology. Our updated view covers where licensing and accountability stand today, along with the questions to raise before any pilot starts.

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Palantir is showing up in more SAP S/4 proposals. Learn how its licensing works, what to lock in before a pilot, and 8 questions CIOs should ask SIs.

10/06/2026

Last call to register for our Buying Agentic Transformations !

Enterprise leaders already know how to buy large transformations. Agentic AI does not make those disciplines obsolete, but it does change the assumptions beneath them, and that shift is happening while significant investment decisions are already being made.

A successful test proves less when agent behavior can vary. Value captured by an SI using AI to reduce its own delivery effort should be part of the negotiation, not an afterthought. And as the agent becomes the inexpensive piece of the deal, the infrastructure required to trust it is quickly becoming the larger architectural commitment.

Join our Chief of Strategy & Research and our Chief Advisory Officer as they examine 13 principles for buying transformation while protecting leverage and preserving optionality. If you are evaluating an SI proposal or shaping your agentic roadmap, this session will help pinpoint the consequential decisions that remain unsettled before you commit.

Reserve your spot now >> https://hubs.ly/Q04z969W0

10/01/2026

We're proud to announce the formation of the UpperEdge Advisory Board.

Five accomplished executives with experience across technology, finance, operations, consulting, supply chain, and large-scale transformation will work alongside our leadership team as UpperEdge enters its next phase of growth.

Please join us in welcoming Vince Ambrosino, David Davidson, Lori Foster, Todd Smith and Michael Yadgar.

Together, their experience in the CIO's and CFO's offices, global operations and the world's leading transformation practices will strengthen our ability to deliver independent, client-first guidance on the most critical technology investments enterprises make.

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/PRNewswire/ -- UpperEdge, an independent IT sourcing and vendor negotiation advisory firm, today announced the formation of its inaugural Advisory Board. The...

10/01/2026

UpperEdge was proud to sponsor the Kids Dash at this past weekend’s St. Jude Walk in Boston, one of the largest St. Jude Walks in the country.

We are honored to support St. Jude and its incredible mission to help children facing cancer and other life-threatening diseases, while supporting their families every step of the way. It was a meaningful day for an even more meaningful cause, and we’re grateful to have been a small part of it.

If you would like to get involved and support St. Jude's mission, visit their website to learn more >> https://hubs.ly/Q04yVtzJ0

09/29/2026

Starting small with agentic AI is sound advice. Letting the size of the pilot determine the size of the negotiation is where many enterprises lose leverage.

Even a limited use case can shape relationships with several providers at once, and their roles are increasingly overlapping. That overlap gives buyers real negotiating power, but only if it is protected before the production commitment settles around a single provider.

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Already running an agentic AI pilot? The production decision is your biggest leverage point. Learn how to negotiate SI, cloud, and model provider terms.

09/06/2026

Join us on Tuesday night for a Raffle Night at Warehouse Kitchen and Sports Bar in Boston to benefit the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, in memory of our colleague Chip.

We have over 30 amazing prizes up for grabs including: Bruins tickets, a signed Celtics basketball, a City Winery dinner package, and more!

If you can't make it, please consider donating to our team page here >> https://hubs.ly/Q04wN6nn0

09/03/2026

Next Tuesday, UpperEdge is heading to Warehouse Kitchen & Sports Bar for a Raffle Night, benefiting The Jimmy Fund. We're raising money in honor of our colleague Chip, whose spirit continues to live with us every day.

With over 30 prizes on the table, including a sneak peak into a few of our Grand Prizes: two pairs of Bruins tickets, a Dagny + Ostra date night, and a City Winery dinner package, there's plenty to win!

Can't join us in person? Support the team here >> https://hubs.ly/Q04wF0lp0

08/31/2026

Join us next Tuesday night for UpperEdge's Raffle Night, supporting The Jimmy Fund at Warehouse Kitchen & Sports Bar! We're gathering in memory and support of our colleague Chip, whose courage and determination continues to inspire everyone who knew him.

Every dollar raised goes to Chip's Champions, our Jimmy Fund team supporting Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Come out for great prizes (including two sets of bruins tickets!), good company, and a night that gives back.

We hope you can join us, but if you can't make it, you can still support the team by donating here >> https://hubs.ly/Q04v-ckt0