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APIs vs Model Context Protocol (MCP) in Technology Sourcing

APIs connect systems, but they don’t create understanding.

APIs connect systems, but they don’t create understanding. Learn how Model Context Protocol (MCP) enables context-aware AI for faster, smarter technology sourcing decisions

Nithin Nadagouda

Nithin Nadagouda

Founder - Head of Sales · Jan 17, 2026

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Founder story

Pushing the Envelope

From a 2004 TCS rookie to founding an AI procurement platform — the through-line that became Nvelop.

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AI in procurement

AI-to-AI Sourcing: The Future of Global Collaboration

Buyers use AI to write RFPs. Vendors use AI to write proposals. The same AI evaluates both. Who actually wins when machines start talking to machines in IT sourcing?

Mikko ValorintaMikko V.3 min

AI in procurement

Services as Software: How AI Redefines Procurement

Discover how AI is evolving procurement from simple automation to true outcome ownership. See how Services as Software and AI agents transform sourcing, contracting, and supplier management.

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Vendor evaluation

Why Spreadsheet-Based Evaluation Fails in MRO Procurement

Spreadsheet-based supplier scoring leads to inconsistent evaluations, audit gaps, and hidden risks in MRO procurement. Discover why modernizing evaluation is essential.

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AI in procurement

How AI Is Transforming IT Sourcing Advisory

Discover how AI-driven sourcing tools are streamlining complex IT procurement processes, from RFP creation to vendor evaluation, reducing reliance on third-party consultants.

Mikko ValorintaMikko V.3 min

Source-to-contract

Why MRO Procurement Remains Largely Reactive in Most Organizations

MRO procurement operates under event-driven demand, evolving requirements, and distributed stakeholders. Learn why it remains reactive by design and how modern procurement workflows enable more responsive, proactive sourcing.

Nithin NadagoudaNithin N.4 min

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