ITAM News & Analysis

  • Broadcom vs Siemens AG - A Brewing Storm

    Broadcom vs Siemens AG - A Brewing Storm

    The ongoing legal battle between VMware (under Broadcom ownership) and Siemens is yet another example of why ITAM goes far beyond license compliance and SAM. What might, at first glance, appear to be a licensing dispute, ...
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  • 10 Strategic Lessons for Tackling Compliance, Audits, and Software Licensing Risk in 2025

    10 Strategic Lessons for Tackling Compliance, Audits, and Software Licensing Risk in 2025

    The ITAM Forum’s 2025 global ITAM research report in partnership with Azul reveals some fascinating insights into the financial, operational, and compliance risks involved in software licensing and audits. This article provides a high-level overview of ...
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  • Microsoft Q4: Cloud and AI Results Drive Record Revenue

    Microsoft Q4: Cloud and AI Results Drive Record Revenue

    On 30th July 2025, Microsoft released its much-anticipated FY25 Q4 earnings report. The results follow a surprisingly strong Q3, which exceeded the expectations of some of the most optimistic investors. The latest Q4 results continue with ...
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  • 83% of IT Managers Believe their Asset Data is Highly Accurate -  Only 35% of the Business Agrees

    83% of IT Managers Believe their Asset Data is Highly Accurate - Only 35% of the Business Agrees

    New and interesting research from WanAware hits at the nub of the disconnect many IT Asset Managers might feel about the value they deliver. The ‘Closing the ITAM Confidence Gap. 2025 Survey Insights for IT Leaders’ ...
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  • Tesco Sues Broadcom and Computacenter for £100M

    Tesco Sues Broadcom and Computacenter for £100M

    What’s going on? UK retailer Tesco says it bought VMware perpetual licences in 2021 with support and upgrade rights running to 2026, plus an option to extend. After Broadcom acquired VMware, Broadcom stopped selling support for ...
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  • Shaping the Future of ITAM – We Want Your Input

    Shaping the Future of ITAM – We Want Your Input

    The ITAM Forum is currently running a survey to capture hot topics and pressing challenges facing the ITAM profession. The insights gathered will guide our editorial focus and community content for the year ahead. Early responses ...
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  • Microsoft Pricing Changes: EA Customers Face Price Increases

    Microsoft Pricing Changes: EA Customers Face Price Increases

    From 1st November 2025, Microsoft will remove all tiered pricing for Online Services under the Enterprise Agreement. This means all customers renewing or purchasing new Online Services after this date, will receive standard level A pricing ...
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