Why Traditional Spend Platforms Like Coupa Fall Short for IT—and What to Use Instead
For midsize companies managing procurement, contracts, and SaaS, platforms like Coupa, Airbase, Vendr, Ramp, and Zylodo can be effective for handling standard procurement workflows and renewals.
But when it comes to managing IT spend—one of the most complex and costly areas of any organization—these tools often fall short.
Why? Because IT is different.
IT leaders aren’t just issuing POs and tracking supplier contracts. They’re managing assets, contracts, invoices, usage, renewals, SLAs, budgets, support escalations, and a constantly evolving mix of services and vendors across mobile, network, cloud, collaboration, and hardware. Traditional spend platforms weren’t built for that level of complexity or the technology lifecycle.
That’s where vCom comes in.
vCom is a purpose-built IT spend and lifecycle management platform. Unlike generalist tools, vCom was designed specifically for IT, delivering visibility and control across the entire lifecycle:
- Sourcing: Compare options across carriers and vendors in our wholesale Buyers’ Club
- Procurement: Order services and hardware from anywhere, all through one system
- Operations: Track assets, tickets, SLAs, and inventory in real-time
- Expense: Centralize invoicing, chargebacks, and usage analytics
- Payments: Consolidate payments with one vendor, even across dozens of providers
It’s not just about cutting costs. It’s about gaining control, improving efficiency, and freeing your team from chasing down rogue spend, invoices, or support tickets.
If you’re trying to manage IT with a generic spend platform, it might be time to upgrade to one designed for the job.
See how vCom simplifies IT spend from source to pay. Schedule a demo.
