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AI CPQ: The Defensive Post Is a Market Signal

When a legacy vendor says a new approach is impossible, but puts it on their roadmap, that's not a thesis. It's a timestamp for a market shift.

Magnus FasthJUL 13, 20265 min read

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APR 17, 2026 · 6 min read

CPQ Stops Being a Project: Building a Living Capability

The project mindset is why your CPQ coverage stalls and your backlog grows. The alternative is a living capability that turns constant change into an advantage.

Why 90% of Your CPQ Project Is a Waste of Time (featured image)

APR 7, 2026 · 5 min read

Why Your CPQ Needs Narrative Data Before Adding AI

Most teams hit a wall with CPQ and AI: the answers look fluent, but the reasoning is thin. The fix isn't better AI, it's giving the model something worth reasoning with.

In brief

APR 14, 2026 · 5 min read

AI Will Not Replace CPQ. It Will Finally Clarify It

The debate misses the point. AI handles the fuzzy front-end conversation, and CPQ guarantees the deterministic, correct back-end.

JUN 5, 2026 · 6 min read

Your CPQ Proposal Isn’t a Quote, It’s a Decision Tool

Your proposal isn't a price list; it's the script for the meeting you can't attend. Is it arming your champion to win or just giving skeptics ammunition?

JUN 12, 2026 · 6 min read

Activate Product Intelligence: Connect Your CPQ To Guided Selling

Your product brain is a mess of disconnected files and tribal knowledge. Here's how to wire it into CPQ and turn expensive guesswork into guided selling.

JUN 10, 2026 · 6 min read