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CLM Matrix - Contract Lifecycle Management Using Microsoft SharePoint 2007

Contract Lifecycle Management Perspective for IT Executives

Questions for IT Executives Considering Contract Management Solutions:

  • What role will IT play in this CLM initiative?
  • What technology is the organization currently using for its contract process? Why?
  • What word processing technology do your suppliers use? Customers?
  • What is the technology heritage of your organization? Why? Are any major changes being considered?
  • What is the pace of change in your industry, company? Increasing at an steady rate?
  • How will contract process changes affect the use of CLM technology?
  • What are the support/professional service ramifications for business change?
  • Does your organization have an Enterprise Agreement with Microsoft?
  • Is your organization using Microsoft Office on the desktop? What version?
  • Is your organization using Outlook as its email client?
  • Are there different processes for different contract types and if so, has each process been carefully defined?
  • Is your organization using SharePoint Portal Server for collaboration?
  • Should a CLM solution leverage your existing technology investment in the MS platform? Why?