Untangled
State and local governments provide vital services to their citizens and keep them safe. They are also one of the largest employers in the country. They employ about 14 million people in the US, not including public schools and hospitals. However, they’re also wrought with antiquated systems, broken processes, paperwork overwhelm, lack of transparency, and underutilization of intelligent technologies.
If you are a municipal leader, everyday citizen, or work for a state or local government across the US, you’ve come to the right place! Welcome to Untangled, a podcast for municipal leaders, IT managers, CIOs, and city or county council members that focuses on trends in government IT and its current best practices and challenges. Hosted by Abhijit Verekar, the show features special guests from various municipal agencies across the US, team members at Avèro Advisors, and other experienced professionals in the field to share their insights on how to untangle problems and make the Government more innovative and more efficient.
Untangled
ERP Contracts Uncovered: Avoiding the Fine Print Traps
Once you sign an ERP contract, your leverage is gone. So why are so many public-sector agencies still rushing that moment?
In this episode of Untangled, Megan sits down with Avero Project Manager Billie to unpack the realities of ERP contract negotiation. They share insights from the field—including current client stories—and reveal the most overlooked (and costly) missteps.
You’ll learn:
- Why “go-live” must be clearly defined—by you, not the vendor
- How to structure milestone-based payment terms that serve your timeline
- What post–go-live support really means—and why it should be in writing
- How vendor pressure shows up during negotiation, and how to respond
- What role procurement, legal, and department leaders should play
- Why a strong Phase 0 gives you leverage when it matters most
This episode is a must-listen for any organization approaching a major tech procurement. If you’re spending public dollars—you need to be in control of the process.
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