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Adobe Sued by FTC for Unfair Selling Practices
The Federal Trade Commission has announced legal proceedings against Adobe and two of its senior executives for what it claims is misleading and complex terms and activities related to cancellation of software subscriptions. Section 8403 of ... -
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CrowdStrike outage highlights the need for robust HAM and possible software diversity
Highlighting HAM Picture the scene. It’s Friday, and in the UK, at last, the final day of school for many ... -
Flexera 2024 State of ITAM Report is Here (Key Takeaways)
Hot off the Presses. Flexera has just released its 2024 State of ITAM report. For those unfamiliar, this is an annual ... -
Do you know your ITAM from your FinOps?
In this episode, Ryan Stefani speaks with Tamara Lajara, FinOps Team Lead at Crayon about the similarities and differences between ...
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ITAM Insights 2023 report
Disruption comes in threes: Double-digit software price rises, “license gouging” and vendor M&A activity creates uncertainty for CIOs and ITAM in 2023. Read our analysis of the "stories that shook the ITAM world," - a collation of the most notable ITAM events from the last 12 months and analysis of their impact going forward.
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Digital document solutions - why every ITAM professional should be managing one
In the face of growing environmental concerns and the urgent need for sustainable practices, the role of ITAM is expanding. Today, ITAM professionals are uniquely positioned to drive sustainability initiatives within their organisations. Sustainability in ITAM ... -
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ITAM is an investment in cybersecurity, not a cost
In the following article, Rishi Simbudyal from Teqtivity explains why ITAM is so critical to cyber security, and why cybersecurity ... -
ITAMantics - April 2024
Welcome to the April 2024 edition of ITAMantics, our monthly news podcast where we discuss the biggest ITAM stories from ... -
The Dutch Police Achieves ISO 19770-1 Certification
The Dutch Police recently became the 4th organisation (ever!) to achieve ISO 19770-1 certification for its ITAM management system. This ...
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FinOps Guide for ITAM Managers: Free download
Successfully bridging the gap between ITAM & FinOps will be a huge boost to ITAM within any organisation, and bring demonstrable business benefits too. To help ITAM managers better understand and navigate FinOps, we have created this short, FREE guide for our readers.
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FrontRange Solutions acquires Centennial Software
FrontRange strengthens Service Management, Help Desk and Client Lifecycle portfolio with market-leading Asset Discovery, License Management and Endpoint Security solutions FrontRange Solutions today announced that it has acquired Centennial Software. Centennial, a recognized market leader in Dynamic ... -
David Sanders Joins Staff&Line’s UK Team
Staff&Line UK Ltd today announced that it has recently appointed a new Professional Services Manager to boost the UK division. David Sanders is an experienced hands-on technical manager with a track record of delivery within Technical ... -
Licensed to be confusing, restrictive and obtuse
“Most of us never read software licences, but they are becoming more important – and absurd.” “Eulas typically specify that the software’s publisher is not liable if anything goes wrong. They typically specify the publisher’s preferred ... -
BSA Puts the Brakes on Los Angeles-Area Car Dealership Group
The Business Software Alliance (BSA) today announced that Miller Automotive (www.millerautomotive.com), a group of car dealerships located in Van Nuys, CA, agreed to pay $107,998 to BSA to settle claims that it had unlicensed copies of ... -
Manchester (UK) firms face pirate software blitz
Manchester is the worst English city for software piracy outside London, according to an IT industry body which is trying to stamp it out. The Business Software Alliance is giving local businesses six weeks to prove ... -
UK Architects probed by software piracy watchdog
Huddersfield-based (UK) architecture practice Above and Beyond is being investigated by the Business Software Alliance (BSA) for alleged computer software piracy.The BSA a global watchdog which represents the largest software companies and regularly fines offenders, is ... -
USU Builds International Reputation
According to a recent study conducted by the American market research company ECP, USU is one of the world’s leading suppliers in the area of IT Asset Management and Software Asset Management (ITAM/SAM). ITAM and SAM ... -
Centennial unveils Centennial License Manager 2.1 solution
“Centennial Software a developer of Software Asset Management (SAM) and network audit solutions, launched last week the latest versions of Centennial License Manager and SAM.Suite, which feature several enhancements designed to help organizations better manage their ... -
Bit9 collates 6 Billion Software Titles
Bit9 announced the Bit9 Global Software Registry™ has accumulated more than 6 billion records, making it the most comprehensive repository of information on software ever compiled. Designed to help determine the authenticity and trustworthiness of software, the ... -
ManageSoft Launches Knowledge Center
ManageSoft has rolled out a new knowledge center for its customers and partners through its website. This hub of information brings together hundreds of searchable articles, the latest product downloads, answers to customer inquiries, training course registration, ...
This section combines news with our analysis of issues affecting the ITAM industry, including software publisher stories, ITAM/SAM tools developments and launches, mergers & acquisitions and any other IT news which is pertinent for the ITAM professional to know about.
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CrowdStrike outage highlights the need for robust HAM and possible software diversity
Highlighting HAM Picture the scene. It’s Friday, and in the UK, at last, the final day of school for many children. Holidays booked and much needed time off from work stretches ahead of you. Except if ... -
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Adobe Sued by FTC for Unfair Selling Practices
The Federal Trade Commission has announced legal proceedings against Adobe and two of its senior executives for what it claims ... -
Flexera 2024 State of ITAM Report is Here (Key Takeaways)
Hot off the Presses. Flexera has just released its 2024 State of ITAM report. For those unfamiliar, this is an annual ... -
Do you know your ITAM from your FinOps?
In this episode, Ryan Stefani speaks with Tamara Lajara, FinOps Team Lead at Crayon about the similarities and differences between ...
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All the latest and greatest ITAM conversations, interviews and insights for you to listen to on the move.
This section combines news with our analysis of issues affecting the ITAM industry, including software publisher stories, ITAM/SAM tools developments and launches, mergers & acquisitions and any other IT news which is pertinent for the ITAM professional to know about.
Below you will find all of our articles in chronological order, then filtered into four main categories: News & Analysis, Best Practice, Audits and Software Publishers.
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Adobe Sued by FTC for Unfair Selling Practices
The Federal Trade Commission has announced legal proceedings against Adobe and two of its senior executives for what it claims is misleading and complex terms and activities related to cancellation of software subscriptions. Section 8403 of ... -
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CrowdStrike outage highlights the need for robust HAM and possible software diversity
Highlighting HAM Picture the scene. It’s Friday, and in the UK, at last, the final day of school for many ... -
Flexera 2024 State of ITAM Report is Here (Key Takeaways)
Hot off the Presses. Flexera has just released its 2024 State of ITAM report. For those unfamiliar, this is an annual ... -
Do you know your ITAM from your FinOps?
In this episode, Ryan Stefani speaks with Tamara Lajara, FinOps Team Lead at Crayon about the similarities and differences between ...
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As IT spending shifts to the cloud, ITAM must evolve
As IT spending shifts to the cloud, ITAM must evolve. In this article we explore the implications for ITAM of the main findings from Flexera’s 2022 Tech Spend Pulse, where the top priorities for technology initiatives continue to focus on digital transformation, cybersecurity and cloud/cloud migration.
ITAM, SAM and software license management are continually-evolving disciplines. At the same time, the remit for ITAM continues to expand as the industry matures. What was cutting edge just a few years ago is ITAM bread-and-butter today. Keep you and your team up-to-date on the latest ITAM practices here.
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Digital document solutions - why every ITAM professional should be managing one
In the face of growing environmental concerns and the urgent need for sustainable practices, the role of ITAM is expanding. Today, ITAM professionals are uniquely positioned to drive sustainability initiatives within their organisations. Sustainability in ITAM ... -
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ITAM is an investment in cybersecurity, not a cost
In the following article, Rishi Simbudyal from Teqtivity explains why ITAM is so critical to cyber security, and why cybersecurity ... -
ITAMantics - April 2024
Welcome to the April 2024 edition of ITAMantics, our monthly news podcast where we discuss the biggest ITAM stories from ... -
The Dutch Police Achieves ISO 19770-1 Certification
The Dutch Police recently became the 4th organisation (ever!) to achieve ISO 19770-1 certification for its ITAM management system. This ...
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How to reduce e-waste – ITAM’s role in meeting sustainability goals
A recent report & survey by the UK’s Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) has highlighted the growing problem of how to reduce e-waste and how we can do more to reduce consumption of rare earth metals and shore up overstretched supply chains.
Forewarned is forearmed. Get the latest news and advice on the ever-present challenge of software publisher audits here. Who is auditing right now? How and when should you respond to an audit? Stick here to stay informed on the latest audit trends, patterns and behaviours.
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ITAMantics - April 2024
Welcome to the April 2024 edition of ITAMantics, our monthly news podcast where we discuss the biggest ITAM stories from the last month. George is joined this month by AJ Witt and Ryan Stefani. Stories tackled ... -
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ITAM & AI, FinOps, Containers, ESG, security: The many ways in which ITAM has matured beyond its roots
ITAM, AI, FinOps, Containers, ESG, security… Back in January I wrote about my picks from the agenda for Wisdom NA ... -
Another Quest audit ends up in court
A Quest Software audit is in court (again). Here I am, back with another story of a software vendor treating ... -
As some VMware products come to an end some customers face 1200% price rises
As you may have seen, following the completion of the Broadcom acquisition, “VMware by Broadcom” are no longer offering perpetual ...
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Podcast Episode 117: Protect against stealth software audits
In this latest podcast I sit down once again with four great guests to discuss the prospect of "stealth audits". In this action-packed discussion we cover Oracle, audit tactics, court cases, recent acquisitions, contract terms and much more. We also talk about new terms to best describe modern software audits (stealth software audits?).
Licence management is the mainstay of many ITAM roles, so it is important to stay informed on the latest software publisher news. We aim to keep our readers informed on the latest developments at tier 1, 2 and 3 software publishers, combined with analysis of how it will affect ITAM professionals.
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Adobe Sued by FTC for Unfair Selling Practices
The Federal Trade Commission has announced legal proceedings against Adobe and two of its senior executives for what it claims is misleading and complex terms and activities related to cancellation of software subscriptions. Section 8403 of ... -
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Software Vendor Insights: What do the numbers tell us about the opportunities for ITAM negotiations?
What software vendor insights can be gained from the latest financial results from Amazon, Google, Broadcom, Salesforce, IBM and SAP? ... -
Flexera is first SAM tool vendor verified for Oracle E-Business Suite applications
Flexera has announced that it has been verified as the first software asset management (SAM) tool vendor for Oracle E-Business ... -
Can I run Oracle on Microsoft Azure? Podcast with LicenseFortress and Bridgeton Data
As hybrid environments become the norm within organisations, considering what you can run where is a key component of system ...
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Opentext acquires Micro Focus: Audits ahead?
You’ll be pleased to know that a company known for their aggressive audit tactics have bought another company known for their aggressive audit tactics…OpenText will acquire Micro Focus for $6 billion USD. The acquisition is expected to close in Q1 2023, subject to approvals.
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