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How can you make your IT procurement legally and contractually sound? Do you know the special rules for IT procurement?

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IT procurement covers the purchase of single licenses to the purchase of complete customized ERP systems and is critical for any organization. Unfortunately, IT procurement regularly leads to disputes in practice. Therefore, it is very important to shape this complex process properly.

As specialized lawyers, we are in an excellent position to determine at a strategic level how your organization should position itself and then what is expected of you operationally. For example, we can assist with drafting or negotiating various contracts in the context of IT procurement. These include hardware and license agreements, SaaS or cloud agreements, Service Level Agreements and Collaborator Agreements.

The challenges of IT procurement

Purchasing IT solutions is in many ways different from purchasing things of a more material nature. Often, you don't discover how well an IT solution works until the implementation of the IT solution is in full swing. This makes IT procurement a challenging operation that can make or break your company's operational efficiency. To mitigate the risks of purchasing IT solutions, there is a range of legal options on which we can advise you.

Legal considerations in IT procurement

A thorough legal review is often necessary when procuring (complex) IT solutions and services. Contracts should have clear terms on proprietary rights, data security, compliance, warranties, liability, termination, service levels and exit arrangements. In addition, it is essential to understand the implications of the AVG and other relevant laws, especially if your vendors process or store data.

Expert legal support

The complexity of IT contracts can be overwhelming, given the need to protect both commercial and legal interests. We can help you navigate this complexity and provide guidance to ensure that your IT purchases strengthen business value while being legally sound.

Collaboration with IT teams

Our experts are happy to work with IT experts from your company or outside experts to keep both technical and legal concerns in mind during the procurement process. Together, we can ensure that your IT investments lead to results that meet industry standards for performance, security and privacy. Together, we develop a strategy that covers both your operational needs and legal obligations.

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FAQ

Some of the biggest risks include deviation from agreed solutions and/or deliverables, budget overruns, (implicit) acceptance of poorly functioning solutions, unclear or unfavorable contract terms, and intellectual property disputes.

The inception phase in IT procurement is crucial because it lays the foundation for a successful purchase and implementation. This phase includes defining your company's IT needs, researching potential vendors, evaluating the technology solutions they offer and assessing the risks associated with each option. Legal support during the inception phase contributes to more informed decision-making, helps avoid unforeseen problems and ensures that the purchase is in line with both business objectives and legal requirements.

Wij bevelen een geheimhoudingsovereenkomst (NDA) sterk aan wanneer u in gesprek gaat met potentiële IT-leveranciers of -dienstverleners. Een NDA helpt vertrouwelijke informatie te beschermen die wordt uitgewisseld tijdens evaluaties, demonstraties of onderhandelingen. Dit kan bedrijfsgeheimen, unieke bedrijfsprocessen, klantgegevens, productontwerpen, technische specificaties of andere gevoelige informatie omvatten die, indien openbaar gemaakt, uw bedrijf zou kunnen schaden. Zie dit artikel voor meer informatie over NDA’s.

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