Podcast Episode 45: Whether IBM is dying or pivoting - audits are getting more desperate

09 November 2017
1 minute read
Martin Thompson
IBM

Podcast Episode 45: Whether IBM is dying or pivoting - audits are getting more desperate

09 November 2017
1 minute read
Martin Thompson
Whether IBM is dying or pivoting

Big Blue – dying or pivoting – either way audits are getting more aggressive

Ahead of our Australian conference in a couple of weeks time I spoke with Eric Chiu of HW Fisher and Glynn Thomas of Software Sense on IBM Licensing and IBM’s current approach to audits (Meet both Glynn and Eric in Sydney in November).

Whether IBM is dying or pivoting – Audits are getting more desperate

Topics include:

  • IPLA
  • Passport Advantage
  • The three main product groups
  • Acquisitions and blue washing
  • Legacy contracts and IBM standard contracts
  • Enterprise Agreements
  • Sub-capacity representing 60% – 75% of IBM spend
  • PVU rating and ILMT failings / gotchas
  • IBM current audit activity and the role of SAM
  • Whether IBM is dying or pivoting – audits are getting more desperate
  • What to do if there is a dispute

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About Martin Thompson

Martin is the founder of ITAM Forum, a not-for-profit trade body for the advancement of IT Asset Management.

He is also the author of the book "Practical ITAM - The essential guide for IT Asset Managers", a book that describes how to get started and make a difference in the field of IT Asset Management. In addition, Martin developed the PITAM training course and certification.

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