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Michael A. Silver
VP Analyst
Michael Silver is a vice president and research director in Gartner Research, where he is part of the Contract Negotiation group. His areas of coverage include contract negotiation for Low Code-No Code software products (LCAP) of particular interest to Software Engineering Leaders. He also covers negotiation of Microsoft Unified Support agreements as well as other Microsoft contracts. Mr. Silver specializes in how to license users and devices for desktop virtualization.
Previous experience
Mr. Silver has more than 35 years of experience in the IT industry. Prior to joining Gartner, he spent more than 11 years at IBM.
Professional background
IBM, Systems Engineer, 11 years
Areas of coverage
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IT Contracts Negotiations
Education
M.B.A., Marketing and International Business, Stern School of Business at New York University
Top Issues That I Help Clients Address
How can I get the best deal on my Microsoft Unified Support agreement?
How do I need to license my users and devices to do desktop virtualization?
Are there alternatives to Microsoft for support on Microsoft products?
Should I sign a Microsoft EA?
How can I get the best deal on OutSystems, Appian, and Mendix LCAP products?