--- title: Conexis VMS | Blog | Wayne Burgess description: Wayne Burgess is the Co-Founder of Conexis VMS, a technology company focused on helping organizations get control of their Contingent Workforce. image: https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/hubfs/1.0%20CONEXIS%20WEBSITE%20PAGES%20IMAGES/blue%20background_properties-card_benefits_295%20x%20155.png --- - [BOOK A DEMO](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/book-a-demo) - [TAKE A TOUR](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/self-guided-tour-of-conexis-vms-vendor-management-system-demo) [![Conexis Logo](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/hubfs/CONEXIS%20LOGO/ConexisLogo%20Square%20Green-Black-FINAL-1.svg) ![Conexis Logo](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/hubfs/CONEXIS%20LOGO/ConexisLogo%20Square%20Green-Black-V2.svg)](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/) [![Conexis Logo](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/hubfs/CONEXIS%20LOGO/ConexisLogo%20Square%20Green-Black-V2.svg)](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/) - VMS 101 - - **VMS BASICS** - [What is a VMS?](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/what-is-a-vendor-management-system-vms) - 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[How We Are Leading AI Innovation in VMS](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/ai-in-vendor-management-vms-conexis-vms) - [About Conexis VMS (Video)](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/watch-why-choose-conexis-vms-2-minute-overview) - [Take an Online 2 Min Tour](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/self-guided-tour-of-conexis-vms-vendor-management-system-demo) - CONTACT - - [Contact Us](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/contact) - [Book a Consultation](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/book-a-consultation) - [Book a Demo](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/book-a-demo) - [Partner with Us](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/partner-with-conexis-vms) - [BOOK A DEMO](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/book-a-demo) - [TAKE A TOUR](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/self-guided-tour-of-conexis-vms-vendor-management-system-demo) 12 November 2026 # When Do You Need a VMS? 7 Signs for Companies with Mid-Sized Programs [Read More](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/blog/when-do-you-need-a-vms) ### Filter by topic All Contingent Workforce Management What is a VMS | Benefits Trends | Insights Talent Acquisition How to Choose the Best VMS VMS for Staffing Agencies Manufacturing | Warehouse Cost | ROI Why Choose Conexis VMS MSP Getting Started with Your 1st VMS Mid-Market Contingent Workforce Compliance | Risk Integration | Open API White Label VMS Procurement User Adoption | NPS VMS Implementation Consulting Firms | IT Direct Sourcing Healthcare Featured Blogs Modern vs Legacy VMS VMS Data | Analytics Switching Your VMS Education Staffing Government Increased Visibility | Control Operational Efficiency Workforce Hiring ## [Why a VMS with Open APIs is a Game Changer for MSPs](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/blog/msp/why-vms-with-open-api-is-critical) It's Thursday at 4pm and your client wants a custom report by Friday. The MSP you work for has its own Business Intelligence platform like Power BI and a data visualization tool like ... [![read-more-icon](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/hubfs/6M%20Files/read-more.svg)Read More](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/blog/msp/why-vms-with-open-api-is-critical) 1 November 2026 ## [Do You Know What You're Spending on Contingent Workers This Year?](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/blog/increase-visibility-spend-contingent-workforce-with-vms) Do you know exactly how much your organization is spending on contingent workers? Not just what your staffing agencies invoice you, but your total contingent workforce costs across ... 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This article walks you through every step, from knowing if you're ready, pricing, preparing ... [![read-more-icon](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/hubfs/6M%20Files/read-more.svg)Read More](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/blog/first-time-vms-buyers-guide) 21 October 2026 ## [How to Evaluate Your Current Vendor Management System](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/blog/vms-annual-check-up-2026) Not sure if your current Vendor Management System (VMS) still fits your business? Here's how to evaluate your current VMS with an easy 5-step framework, before small gaps become ... [![read-more-icon](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/hubfs/6M%20Files/read-more.svg)Read More](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/blog/vms-annual-check-up-2026) 12 October 2026 ## [6 Signs It's Time to Switch Your Vendor Management System](https://www.conexisvmssoftware.com/blog/switch-vendor-management-system) If your VMS feels like more of a burden than a solution, you're not imagining it. 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