Your contracts
How we set lead times
| Category | Lead time | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Internet/DIA, MPLS, SD-WAN/SASE | 180 days | Carrier install intervals for new circuits often run months. |
| Cloud/IaaS, Colocation | 180 days | Migration planning and commit terms need runway. |
| UCaaS/phones, Contact center | 150 days | Number porting, call flows, and user training. |
| MDR/SOC, Identity/IAM | 120 days | Onboarding, log sources, and overlap to avoid a coverage gap. |
| Email security, Backup & DR, Copier/print, Other | 90 days | Faster to switch; still needs quotes and a pilot. |
| Auto-renewing contract | +60 days | Notice windows are often 30 to 90 days before the end date. |
"Start evaluating by" = contract end date minus lead time. Status: Overdue if that date has passed, Start now if it is within 60 days, On deck within 180 days, otherwise Clear.
Planning estimates — MALA advisors calibrate these on a call.
Your renewal radar