UpsideContract is a contract management software solution (CLM - Contract Lifecycle Management solution) that can be fully implemented (including integration with most systems) within a few weeks and can typically deliver a full ROI in about 6 months. This is a compelling reason for organizations to look at contract software for ways to reduce paper and streamline their commercial and government contracting processes. We also have configurations (i.e. UpsideLive) that are available in a SaaS format and ready the same day!
 
     Overview     >>quick facts


UpsideContract is a contract management software solution (CLM - Contract Lifecycle Management solution) that can be fully implemented (including integration with most systems) within a few weeks and can typically deliver a full ROI in about 6 months. This is a compelling reason for organizations to look at contract software for ways to reduce paper and streamline their commercial and government contracting processes. We also have configurations (i.e. UpsideLive) that are available in a SaaS format and ready the same day!

Rapid deployment is possible because of UpsideContract's fully web-based architecture, and ROI can be quickly realized through reduced manual processes and improved quality of the contract-related information captured, coupled with the automated monitoring and management of performance, compliance and risk.

UpsideContract ensures the critical success factors of any contract management system are easily managed. Ease of use, web-based, integration with other systems, quick implementation, fast ROI, high user adoption and satisfaction, and improved management reporting are critical factors that will drive the success of the solution. UpsideContract maximizes the benefits in these areas while providing the platform to establish industry-leading best practices in the contracting process. There are numerous reasons why we have the largest market share in the industry and are one of the only profitable pure-play providers – let us prove the value we can deliver for your organization.

     Strategic Benefits     >>quick facts



In general, the benefits of implementing UpsideContract are seen in the reduction in time and effort and improvements in the contracting process. Specific areas that see improvement are:

  • Improved information related to contracts and the activities governed by those contracts - better information and more of it.
  • Streamlined processes that result in reduced operating expenses.
  • Maximum realization of revenue and/or cost savings potential by maximizing the benefits of each contract through event management and performance and compliance monitoring.
  • Maximum involvement of stakeholders through an online, paperless contracting process.
  • Improved relationships with all stakeholders including staff, customers and suppliers.
  • Strategic sourcing benefits - maximize buying power through better managed contracts.
  • Business Intelligence through proper analysis of information about contracts and contracted activities.

UpsideContract delivers extensive benefit in each of these areas out of the box, but when coupled with business process improvement that is aimed at maximizing the functionality of the contract management process, organizations further improve their strategic benefits significantly.

 

     Product Features     >>quick facts



Please click here for a more comprehensive description of the features of UpsideContract

FEATURES SUMMARY

General Features

  • Effective management of all contract types (including buy side, sell side, IP, etc.)
  • Advanced, flexible, user-configurable interface in a true zero-footprint web development
  • Robust deployment manager that eases software deployment and ongoing upgrades
  • Wizard-like contract creation and change request functionality
  • Advanced legacy conversion functions that automate the conversion of existing contracts
  • Users can perform text searches in both internal and external documents
  • Personal 'Dashboard'
  • Outstanding tasks are listed in the Tasks window with corresponding links providing easy access for users

Advanced Workflow Management

  • Template-based (static), business rules-based (dynamic) and organizational hierarchy-based workflow determination capabilities are supported
  • Workflow determination and management can be applied in most modules of the system
  • Ability to assign workflow based on changes to certain classes of clause text
  • Capability to preview and print workflow diagrams in a graphical format
  • User-friendly workflow configuration allows users to copy and paste steps, and restart workflow at the click of a button

Procurement Management

  • Template-based RFx creation
  • Dynamic workflow to manage RFx creation
  • Structured RFx management
  • Vendor access and participation
  • Performance and Compliance Management

Request Processing

  • Highly configurable, ‘wizard-like’ interface to capture user requests for:
    • new RFXs and associated procurement activities
    • new contracts,
    • change orders,
    • supplements,
    • renewals, and
    • terminations.

Contract Creation

  • 'Smart Template' technology that customizes contract content based on contract conditions and user entered variables
  • Template-based contract creation
  • Dynamic workflow to manage contract creation
  • Advanced legacy conversion functions that automate the conversion of existing contracts
  • Online negotiation
  • Business relationships between parent and child companies can be recorded and displayed in a tree format
  • Contract calculations
  • PDF support
  • Powerful search and inquiry functionalities are easily accessible
  • Rich text editor

Contract Management

  • Notification and alerts for required tasks and events
  • Performance monitoring
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Renewal, amendments and change management
  • Powerful document compare and redlining functionality
  • Increased ability to filter views and look at negotiation history based on various parameters

Financial & Budget Monitoring and Management

  • Manage contract commitments
  • Automate payments
  • Manage holdbacks
  • Integration with UpsideBilling

Integration with Other Systems

  • Interface with any ERP/Financial system
  • Fills in the gap between ERP and CRM systems
  • Integrates other systems used in business processes

Management Information

  • OLAP reporting to leverage contract related information for true business intelligence
  • Management Reporting
  • Ad Hoc Reporting that enables complex, user-defined reports

Reports can also be provided in Crystal Web format and includes the data dictionary so that external reporting using Crystal Reports can be performed.


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     Contact Us     >>quick facts

Upside Software Inc.
Suite 310, 10180 - 101 Street
Edmonton, AB T5J 3S4
Canada


Email:
ask@UpsideSoft.com
Toll Free: 1-877-984-2455
Fax: +1 (780) 702-1438
Direct: +1 (780) 702-1432 (Edmonton area)

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