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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, ... -
Microsoft Power Apps: Current Pricing Models Comparison
Back in November 2021, Microsoft made Power Apps available under the pay-as-you-go (PAYG) model, alongside the traditional Per User/Per App options. This PAYG model has gained popularity. It ensures simple rightsizing for Power Apps environments. Here, ... -
Microsoft Q3 Soars as AI and Azure Growth Fuels Market Gains
On the 30th April, Microsoft released its Q3 quarterly earnings report, exceeding expectations and igniting investor optimism. Investors had been keeping a watchful eye on Azure’s Cloud performance after Microsoft’s Q2 Cloud results fell short of ... -
The High Cost of Oracle Java: Managing Expenses and Operational Efficiency
For businesses reliant on Java, Oracle’s licensing model presents a formidable challenge. Once a freely available technology, Java has evolved into a costly necessity for enterprises, with licensing changes leading to widespread financial and operational concerns. ... -
Microsoft: June 2024 Q4 and FY24 Results
Microsoft Corp recently announced its June 2024 Q4 and FY24 end-of-year results. Looking at the overall results across all sectors, the total revenue for Microsoft increased by 16% to a total of $245.1 billion with a ... -
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 ... -
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? An important part of ITAM is paying close attention to the health of the companies we ... -
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 Suite applications. Almost anyone with an Oracle estate will be familiar with the company’s License Management ... -
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 architecture and IT Asset Management. In this episode, Rich talks to Dean Bolton from LicenseFortress and ...