As we navigate the uncertainty of COVID-19 and its impact on our daily lives, we at Noble Eightfold are committed to the safety of our researchers, clients, and vendors. As such, until further notice, all negotiations will be conducted virtually. This will not affect our commitment to the white glove service experience we offer, or impact our ability to continue to create greater gains for our clients.
Schedule a FREE consultation with our pool of IT negotiation experts
We'll be happy to answer questions you might have about our IT Negotiations, and how we can help.
5 tips on doing a tech contract assessment
Get a free pdf on assessing whether your technology contracts are working for you.
"Negotiating is an ancient craft, a delicate mix of art and science, style and substance. It prizes intuition as highly as intellect, good sense as much as hard numbers. It requires emotional detachment and a high aspiration level. It can be a game of power, real as well as imagined. Some people play the game masterfully while others only dimly understand it."
Jim Murray
Common misunderstandings when managing technology expenses:
My existing vendor contacts are enough to ensure competitive pricing
I can squeeze in my technology vendor negotiations 30 minutes before lunch
Haggling is negotiation
Contract Negotiation benchmarks, analytics and advice are enough
I do not need anyone to help me with vendor negotiations. I am pretty good at “beating the vendors down
This website stores cookie on your computer. These cookies are used to improve your website and provide more personalized servies to you, both on this website and through other media. To find out more about the cookies we use, see our Cookie Policy
We won't track your information when you visit our site. But in order to comply with your preferences, we'll have to use just one tiny cookie so that you're not asked to make this choice again.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
Cookie
Duration
Description
cookielawinfo-checbox-analytics
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checbox-functional
11 months
The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checbox-others
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy
11 months
The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.