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I recently had the opportunity to support the development of a valuable piece of research conducted by\u00a0the leading eProcurement provider,\u00a0ePlus.\u00a0 Their research was concisely and expertly encapsulated in a report entitled \u201cThe State of IT Purchasing:\u00a0 \u00a0IT Spend Survey Results & Best Practices for IT Spend Management.\u201d<\/p>\n

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This report, while based on research, is not merely a collection of statistics.\u00a0 It provides insights into IT spend management and recommendations for IT spend management best practices.<\/p>\n

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