Software publishers

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.
  • Software Vendor Insights: What do the numbers tell us about the opportunities for ITAM negotiations?

    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 ...
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  • Flexera is first SAM tool vendor verified for Oracle E-Business Suite applications

    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 ...
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  • Can I run Oracle on Microsoft Azure? Podcast with LicenseFortress and Bridgeton Data

    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 ...
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  • VMware stops selling perpetual licenses

    VMware stops selling perpetual licenses

    Mere weeks after completing its acquisition of VMware, Broadcom has announced some very significant changes to VMware licensing. Effective immediately, “VMware by Broadcom,” (as it is now affectionately known) will no longer be available on a ...
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  • Rocket Software is buying OpenText’s Application Modernization and Connectivity Business (formerly part of Micro Focus)

    Rocket Software is buying OpenText’s Application Modernization and Connectivity Business (formerly part of Micro Focus)

    Goodbye COBOL. OpenText to focus on cloud and AI opportunity  Rocket Software. “Combined Entity Will Offer the Most Compelling Portfolio of Solutions to Support the World’s Largest Companies in their Modernization and Hybrid Cloud Journeys”  Rocket ...
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  • Oracle & Rimini St: A look at the latest events (podcast)

    Oracle & Rimini St: A look at the latest events (podcast)

    Rich is once again joined by the experts from LicenseFortress and Beeman & Muchmore – this time to examine the latest happenings in the ongoing battle between Oracle and 3rd party support provider, Rimini St. They ...
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  • What ITAM can learn from contract management: Lessons from Schiphol Airport

    What ITAM can learn from contract management: Lessons from Schiphol Airport

    What can ITAM learn from contract management? ITAM Arjen Hamerling is IT Contract Manager at Schiphol Group, the owner and operator of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Arjen is responsible for both Software Asset Management and Contract Management ...
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  • ITAMantics - October 2023

    ITAMantics - October 2023

    ITAMAntics – October 2023 (ITAM Review monthly news podcast) This month George, Rich and AJ tackle the latest Gartner Magic Quadrant for SAM Managed Services, the role of AI in ITAM, insights from nearly a year ...
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  • USU Oracle Optimization is certified for management of Oracle Databases, Middleware and Java licences

    USU Oracle Optimization is certified for management of Oracle Databases, Middleware and Java licences

    ITAM Review is pleased to announce it has certified USU Oracle Optimization for management of Oracle Databases, Middleware, and Java licenses against our open community-sourced standard. The following certification report is based on survey responses provided ...
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