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What is Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)?

Contract lifecycle management (CLM) is the comprehensive management of a contract's life from inception to completion. It encompasses every …

10 Essential Contract Management Software Features

Investing in contract management software doesn’t need to feel like a huge leap for your business. By understanding what each team requires,…

Case Study: How Funding Circle saved a total value of circa £1Million with Gatekeeper

"Gatekeeper gives us excellent control and visibility of spend, which we have never had before. We have been able to terminate contracts tha…

Mastering PEP Compliance: Leveraging technology for vendor screening

In the ever-evolving global marketplace, businesses are increasingly reliant on third parties to deliver their products and services. This i…

Common Pitfalls in Post-Signature Contract Management and how to avoid them

In The ROI of Contracting Excellence 2023 report, WorldCC and Deloitte revealed that businesses are experiencing an 8.6% erosion in contract…

Optimising ESG Compliance: The Unexplored Potential of VCLM Software

ESG compliance represents a rapidly growing area of emphasis for businesses, their vendors and their contracts. The expectation for business…

How A Vendor Management Portal Makes Life Easier for Procurement Teams

Juggling multiple vendors, tracking their performance, and ensuring compliance with regulations can quickly become overwhelming for Procurem…

The importance of Qualified Electronic Signatures

Electronic signatures - sometimes referred to as digital signatures - have long been used within the contract management process. Using this…

5 types of vendor management dashboards your business needs right now

Vendor management requires dedication and diligence.

Gatekeeper are Platinum Sponsors at ContractsCon 2023

We are thrilled to announce that Gatekeeper is a Platinum sponsor for this year's ContractsCon!

How to implement contract monitoring best practices with Gatekeeper

Contract monitoring is crucial to your business’s ability to realise the expected benefits of its agreements. This activity needs to be in p…

Case Study: How Police Bank Automated Vendor Onboarding

Your business failed an audit: here's what to do next

Audits are inherently stressful exercises. Even the most organised and prepared teams will naturally feel nervous about having their process…

How to use RAG Status in Vendor And Contract Lifecycle Management (VCLM)

The ability to effectively track, monitor and mitigate any risks associated with both contracts and vendors is the key to business continuit…