26 / 05 / 25
Who owns code? Can it be reused? What happens when third-party tools are involved? In ICT contracts, questions around intellectual property rights (IPR) pop up all the time — and the answers aren’t always straightforward. Clear...
25 / 03 / 25
The purpose of the Vendor Observatory is to provide ICT decision-makers with a platform to navigate the complexities of vendor management, with each session focusing on different aspects such as contractual complexities, cost structures, compliance...
06 / 02 / 25
In today’s regulatory environment, managing vendor relationships and securing the supply chain are critical. Regulations like DORA and NIS2 demand higher cyber security and risk management standards, pushing organisations to adopt effective strategies. Achieving compliance while...
21 / 01 / 25
As of 1 January 2026, Belgium will mandate the use of eBilling for B2B transactions. The invoices must be issued in a structured electronic format that allows for automated processing, using the Peppol network. This special...
17 / 12 / 24
Price revision clauses in contracts help parties adapt to changing circumstances, such as rising costs from subcontractors, rising labour or production expenses, regulatory changes, evaluations by third-party experts, and more. By including price revision clauses in...
17 / 12 / 24
Unclear term and termination agreements can risk locking customers into unfavourable contracts, possibly jeopardising business continuity. In cloud contracts, risks are heightened by the complexities of transitioning services or retrieving data upon termination. Well-drafted term and...
16 / 12 / 24
Beltug, CIO Platform Nederland, VOICE and Cigref, together with Microsoft, are committed to fostering an open dialogue to discuss issues raised by organisations using Microsoft products. On 5 November, the sister associations met with top executives...
06 / 11 / 24
As data privacy regulations including the GDPR demand higher standards in data protection, ensuring suppliers meet these requirements is an increasing responsibility for companies across many sectors.
11 / 03 / 24
A Beltug paper in cooperation with Piet Herman The ‘Data Act’ (EU Regulation 2023/2854), which covers harmonised rules on fair access to and use of data, was published at the end of 2023. It establishes identical...
19 / 10 / 23
A good contract makes good friends – an important notion to keep in mind when concluding contracts for Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). But more and more, cloud software is being purchased outside the IT department. Hitting all the...
