Contract Insights

Over the past few decades, contract lifecycle management has evolved from a simple digital filing strategy to a unified approach for contract intelligence and governance. The years have witnessed numerous trends and events that have propelled legal operations into the future; 2026 is no exception. To that end, let's take a future-focused look at four contract lifecycle management trends for 2026.

Key Takeaways

• Organizations with a calendar fiscal year should leverage remaining budget dollars before year-end to invest in technology that drives efficiency and ROI.
• AI-driven CLM tools reduce contract turnaround, reduce errors, and improve risk visibility - making them a high-impact investment.
• Automated business processes can save annual costs and reduce cycle times, translating into significant financial benefits.
  

Key Takeaways

• Federal agencies can rapidly modernize contracting with AI-powered CLM via GSA
• CobbleStone’s VISDOM AI transforms contract oversight and risk mitigation
• Integrated CLM + eSourcing drives efficiency, savings, and scalability
  

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