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This approach worked well in some instances, but sometimes gave individual units advantages that were not shared by the whole University community. The Strategic Alliance program creates a framework for University-wide agreements with corporations. The program also will allow the U-M to leverage buying power across the entire institution and will allow negotiated discounts for hardware and software purchases. However, Griffiths points out that while the agreement with IBM will go a long way to formalize and centralize the relationship, it is non-exclusive. Individual units and faculty still will be free to pursue their own relationships with corporations.