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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Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: March 1, 2011
Jeff Jones of Flexera Software is a licensing expert focused on enterprise license optimization and compliance. Having spent 12+ years at Oracle, he is one ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: November 30, 2010
This article was published in 2010 – read a new and updated 2015 version here. If you would like further information on managing the complexity ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: September 2, 2010
Congratulations to iQuate for being the first tool vendor to be verified by Oracle for License Management. The verification follows a nine month review and ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: July 19, 2010
If you are a partner offering any form of remote managed service to your customers it will be a a struggle to avoid the allure ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: July 6, 2010
What is Microsoft AIS? Microsoft Asset Inventory Service (AIS) 2.0 : A hosted service provided by Microsoft Users install an agent on machines which reports ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: June 10, 2010
I have compiled four useful articles on Microsoft, Oracle, Adobe, IBM and SAP Licensing into one handy PDF. To receive your complimentary copy subscribe to ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: May 14, 2010
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Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: March 30, 2010
This Quick Guide was updated in July 2014. View the latest version here, or simply subscribe to our free newsletter to receive a free PDF ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: March 23, 2010
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Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: March 1, 2010
Oracle deployments tend to slip through the net of most traditional ITAM tools. With no license keys to track and sometimes no executables to discover,
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: January 28, 2010
This Quick Guide is available in PDF format here. This Quick Guide to Microsoft Licensing has been provided by Matt Marnell of Holistics Inc. Introduction ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: November 25, 2009
Some useful resources for Windows 7: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Page Windows 7 Bible on CIO – Including ‘Desktop Features, Enterprise Features, Hands-on Reviews, Upgrade ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: November 3, 2009
I spoke to Pat Durkin at IQuate as his team prepares to showcase their technology at Oracle OpenWorld 2009 next week. Pat described how they ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: October 9, 2009
KACE has announced a collaboration with Bomgar. The two appliance-based vendors have come together to offer full PC lifecycle systems management support. KACE offer a ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: July 29, 2009
I first came across Discount Licensing back in 2005 when they were introducing the concept of reselling licence agreements for insolvent companies. If a company ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: July 16, 2009
Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 SP2 Estate Size: 1,275 (51% Desktops, 20% Laptops, 29% Servers) Reviewer: Rosemary, IT Acquisitions Admin. /IT Asset Manager, Financial ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: June 1, 2009
Just when you think you might have your Oracle Licensing in order, this goes and happens. The deal is priced at $9.50 per share in ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: April 21, 2009
I spoke with Scott Braden and asked for his advice on helping companies negotiate better deals with Microsoft. Scott was formerly president of Microsoft Secrets, ... Read more
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: March 16, 2009
Bigfix are known for security, patching and systems management. Yesterday they formally announced their entry into the ITAM Market with their product tongue-twister
Written by: Martin Thompson
Published on: January 15, 2009