What advice would you give leaders evaluating technology partners?
Replied byChris Aiken
Americas Indirect Tax Leader at EY (Ernst & Young)
Niche: Finance
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Location: United States
Started: 1989
Look beyond the product itself. Evaluate the people, support structure, implementation expertise, and long-term commitment behind the technology. Strong partnerships often create far more value than software features alone.
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