ContractBuddy – Powered by Upside Software

The creator of the world’s leading Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) software – UpsideContract – now offers a true alternative to traditional installed software. ContractBuddy is Upside Software’s OnDemand solution (or Software as a Service) that allows organizations of any size, in any industry to manage their contracts affordably and effectively – anytime, anywhere. Feature-rich and scalable, ContractBuddy provides optimum cost-efficiency and fits your company’s needs based on a low monthly per-user fee – from as low as $50 per month. Accessing ContractBuddy securely over the Internet through a standard web browser eliminates ongoing investments in costly computer infrastructures and streamlines the time-consuming process of managing software installations, upgrades, and maintenance.

Powerful Contract Lifecycle Management

Collaboratively create, negotiate, review, and award contracts of all types using templates to ensure required terms and conditions, and standard language are included. Easily manage and search for contracts and related information via a centralized repository for contracts, contract templates, compliance items, vendor profile information, contact information, etc. Increase overall visibility of contracts across the organization, improving management of contracts and stakeholders, and maximizing value from these agreements. Manage contract risk by identifying, evaluating, tracking and managing risk events, drivers and impacts. Optimize contract performance while minimizing business risks.

Benefits of OnDemand (Software as a Service)

In addition to a low monthly user fee, no installation costs, no support costs, virtually no capital investment, and little to no impact on your current infrastructure, ContractBuddy also provides: Rapid Deployment. Assuming standard web browsers are in place, little additional work is required. No Software Ownership. Unlike traditional software solutions, there is no software to own. Because ContractBuddy is accessed over the Internet with Upside Software hosting both the application software and the database, this will reduce both software and system administration costs. Anytime / Anywhere Access. Authorized users world-wide, and in multiple locations, can access ContractBuddy from any location, at all hours of the day with just a PC a standard web browser and an Internet connection. This flexibility also allows employees to work at home or on the road more efficiently. Data Security. From the moment a user logs in, and every step of the way thereafter, all of the data transmitted is secured using 128-bit SSL encryption. Your data is securely stored through the use of firewalls protecting servers from unauthorized entry. Additional security is provided through frequent off-site, encrypted backups. Environmental Security. Your data and the application software are housed on servers located in an environmentally controlled, off-site location providing superior disaster recovery protection. In addition to temperature controls, fire suppression, UPS, backup power, and 24/7 security, access to the servers is only granted to authorized personnel. System Performance and Availability. Our system performance tools constantly monitor and help determine any potential problems ensuring proper capacities and performance standards are maintained at all times. Upside Software strives for 99% system availability for all customers. Automatic Software Upgrades. Stay ahead of the technology curve. Automatic software enhancements and upgrades to the latest version are free – and remember, there’s nothing to install.