Companies today are more tied to a single ERP vendor than ever.
- That dependency carries real risk unless you manage it well.
What is vendor lock-in?
- It’s relying on one provider (like Oracle or SAP) for all your tech needs, instead of spreading systems across multiple vendors.
The risks: You lose control over your own data, get stuck with forced upgrade schedules that can hit during your busy season, and face steep price hikes at renewal since vendors know a full system overhaul is painful.
- Some vendors also restrict data use to pressure upsells.
- Notably, 94% of IT leaders now
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