Welcome to Insights for IT Negotiations, a podcast by UpperEdge, a leading IT sourcing, negotiation, and project execution advisory firm. Join John Belden, UpperEdge’s Chief Research and Strategy Officer, and Kylie Chisholm, UpperEdge’s Marketing Manager, every other week as they share valuable insights to help you maximize the value of your key IT relationships.In this first episode of 2025, John and Kylie explore the key market forces set to shape the IT vendor landscape in the year ahead. They discuss the maturity of generative AI and its impact on Systems Integrators, the rising challenge of technical debt, and the federal policies that could significantly impact IT budgets and vendor strategies. Tune in for expert insights on how these trends will influence IT negotiations and how UpperEdge can help organizations navigate the shifting landscape.

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