SMB Procurement Guide: What to Look for in AI-as-a-Service Vendors
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SMB Procurement Guide: What to Look for in AI-as-a-Service Vendors

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2026-02-18
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Checklist and negotiation playbook for SMBs buying AI: security, FedRAMP, pricing, SLAs and exit clauses to avoid lock-in and prove ROI.

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