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Getting audited by Oracle is about as pleasant as getting audited by the IRS. How you approach the audit process is critical to success.

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February 3, 2026 at 2:44 PM
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Large software vendors are notorious for aggressively auditing their customers for compliance. How do you push back? #erpcommunity #erpfailure #saps4hana #oraclecontracts #softwarelawyer #sapservices #saphanacloudplatform #saas #erpcloud #teamtaft #sapcontracts #oraclelawsuit #oraclefailure
February 2, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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Extensive customizations to your ERP software may complicate upgrades and updates. They also reduce your flexibility and contribute to vendor lock-in. #erpcommunity #erpfailure #saps4hana #oraclecontracts #softwarelawyer #sapservices #saphanacloudplatform #saas #erpcloud #teamtaft #sapcontracts
January 27, 2026 at 1:41 PM
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No ERP system is going to address all business processes, but relying on customizations over standard functionality increases timelines, risk, and ultimately cost.
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January 26, 2026 at 3:41 PM
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When vendors emphasize customizations over standard functionality, it is a signal that something is wrong.
#erplawyer #erpcommunity #erpfailure #saps4hana #oraclecontracts #softwarelawyer #sapservices #saphanacloudplatform #saas #erpcloud #teamtaft #sapcontracts #oraclelawsuit
January 21, 2026 at 5:39 PM
softwarelawyer.bsky.social
ERP projects rarely fail due to technology issues. They fail because of people. Cook County, Illinois, spent $75 million on a failed ERP system. What can we learn from that failure?
#erplawyer #erpcommunity #erpfailure #saps4hana #oraclecontracts #softwarelawyer #sapservices
January 5, 2026 at 12:13 AM
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A revolving door of project team members. Internal misalignment, lack of focus, and a steering committee that was out to lunch. Cook County's multimillion-dollar ERP trainwreck. #erplawyer #erpcommunity #erpfailure #saps4hana #oraclecontracts #softwarelawyer #sapservices #saphanacloudplatform
December 24, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Cook County recently experienced a disastrous overhaul of its property tax system with Tyler Technologies. Lack of oversight, excessive customization, and inadequate vendor management led to the failure. #erplawyer #erpcommunity #erpfailure #saps4hana #oraclecontracts
December 22, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Warranties and representations regarding ownership of intellectual property and third-party products are among the most important issues when negotiating a software contract with an AI Vendor. #teamtaft #sapcontracts #oraclelawsuit #oraclefailure #oracletermination #saptermination
December 17, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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What are the key provisions you need to address when negotiating with an AI vendor? What remedies do you have if your AI tool fails?

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December 16, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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Zimmer Biomet recently sued Deloitte. The complaint reads like a soap opera. What can you learn from this latest ERP train wreck? #erplawyer #erpcommunity #erpfailure #saps4hana #oraclecontracts #softwarelawyer #sapservices #saphanacloudplatform #saas #erpcloud #teamtaft
December 3, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Zimmer Biomet’s September 4, 2025, ERP failure lawsuit accuses Deloitte of making false representations, before the contract was signed and before the system went live. #erplawyer #erpcommunity #erpfailure #saps4hana #oraclecontracts #softwarelawyer #sapservices
November 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
softwarelawyer.bsky.social
Customizations increase the cost of implementing and maintaining ERP software throughout its lifecycle.
#erplawyer #erpcommunity #erpfailure #saps4hana #oraclecontracts #softwarelawyer #sapservices #saphanacloudplatform #saas #erpcloud #teamtaft #sapcontracts #oraclelawsuit #oraclefailure
November 19, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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What happens when vendors (or customers) prioritize customizations over standard functionality? How does that focus impact future upgrades and updates to the software? r#erpcommunity #erpfailure #saps4hana #oraclecontracts #softwarelawyer #sapservices #saphanacloudplatform #saas #erpcloud #teamtaft
November 18, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Is Your ERP Platform A Data Security Risk? #erpcommunity #erpfailure #saps4hana #oraclecontracts #softwarelawyer #sapservices #saphanacloudplatform #saas #erpcloud #teamtaft #sapcontracts #oraclelawsuit
November 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
softwarelawyer.bsky.social
What can you do to reduce the likelihood of a data breach in the ERP context, and how do you mitigate the fallout if one occurs?
#erplawyer #erpcommunity #erpfailure #saps4hana #oraclecontracts #softwarelawyer #sapservices #saphanacloudplatform #saas #erpcloud #teamtaft
November 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Lidl's SAP implementation was a monumental failure.
#erplawyer #erpcommunity #erpfailure #saps4hana #oraclecontracts #softwarelawyer #sapservices #saphanacloudplatform #saas #erpcloud #teamtaft #sapcontracts #oraclelawsuit #oraclefailure #oracletermination #saptermination
November 11, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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What Went Wrong? Lessons from MillerCoors’ ERP Disaster.
#erplawyer #erpcommunity #erpfailure #saps4hana #oraclecontracts #softwarelawyer #sapservices #saphanacloudplatform #saas #erpcloud #teamtaft #sapcontracts #oraclelawsuit #oraclefailure #oracletermination #saptermination
November 10, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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When do sales tactics cross the line into fraudulent inducement?
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November 9, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Customizations also introduce complexities into the software. These complexities can create maintenance and support challenges. #erplawyer #erpcommunity #erpfailure #saps4hana #oraclecontracts #softwarelawyer #sapservices #saphanacloudplatform #saas #erpcloud #teamtaft
November 8, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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The Biggest Risks of Customizing ERP Software.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Despite promises of out-of-the-box functionality, scalability, and best practices, no ERP system is a perfect fit. #erplawyer #erpcommunity #erpfailure #saps4hana #oraclecontracts #softwarelawyer #sapservices #saphanacloudplatform #saas #erpcloud #teamtaft
November 6, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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ERP vendors tout AI tools as being the solution to all of your problems. Don't buy the sizzle - make sure there is a healthy serving of steak to go along with any unrealistic promises.
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November 2, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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Ownership of your data is a critical issue in an AI contract. Understanding the parameters of what you are allowing your AI vendor to do with it is equally important. #erplawyer #erpcommunity #erpfailure #saps4hana #oraclecontracts #softwarelawyer #sapservices
October 28, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Do you really need to move to the Cloud? The answer might surprise you.
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October 24, 2025 at 12:53 PM