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.
  • ServiceNow Jakarta to include native Microsoft and Oracle License Management

    ServiceNow Jakarta to include native Microsoft and Oracle License Management

    ServiceNow’s Jakarta release, available to customers over the summer, will include license management of both Microsoft and Oracle software titles. This is ServiceNow’s first foray into the enterprise SAM space, having previously solved license risk, efficient ...
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  • New compliance target in SAP crosshairs, ABInBev face $600m fine

    New compliance target in SAP crosshairs, ABInBev face $600m fine

    The £60m potential fine mentioned in the recent Diageo case with SAP over indirect access looks like small beer, excuse the pun, compared to the $600m settlement mentioned for SAP licensing violations for the multi-national drinks ...
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  • Microsoft make changes to Office 365 support requirements

    Microsoft make changes to Office 365 support requirements

    What’s happening? It’s quite common for organisations to use a perpetual license of Office to access their Office 365 services such as Exchange Online, E1 etc. Microsoft have announced a change to Office 365 support requirements ...
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  • Microsoft Product Terms changes – April 2017

    Microsoft Product Terms changes – April 2017

    Visual Studio 2017 The latest release of Visual Studio is now in the Product Terms. Editions available are. Professional 2017 Professional 2017 Subscription Enterprise 2017 Subscription Test Professional 2017 Subscription MSDN Platforms This can be found ...
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  • New UK Microsoft Licensing Training Course

    New UK Microsoft Licensing Training Course

    We’re excited to announce our latest training offering for 2017 – a one day UK Microsoft Licensing Training Course, delivered by Microsoft Licensing Expert Rich Gibbons. This is an ideal session if you and your organisation ...
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  • Checklist for identifying SAP indirect access

    Checklist for identifying SAP indirect access

    A recent ITAM Review webinar on SAP indirect access found that 75% of ITAM Review readers felt that the topic of indirect access would be relevant soon. Conversations with ITAM Review readers suggests that the recent ...
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  • Things to know about Windows 10

    Things to know about Windows 10

    Your PC uses a processor that isn’t supported on this version of Windows Microsoft announced towards the end of 2016 that Windows 10 would be the only supported operating system for the new 7th generation of ...
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  • Microsoft Product Terms Changes – March 2017, Premium Assurance

    Microsoft Product Terms Changes – March 2017, Premium Assurance

    Product Terms Premium Assurance The big addition to this month’s Product Terms is the availability of Premium Assurance. What is it? These new offerings are aimed at organisations that need to keep older servers and applications ...
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  • SAP restrictive practices rile customers. CCL files complaint with Competition and Markets Authority

    SAP restrictive practices rile customers. CCL files complaint with Competition and Markets Authority

    This article captures the main discussion points and actions from two Special Interest Group (SIG) meetings regarding SAP Licensing. As a result of the conference calls I have, on behalf of The Campaign for Clear Licensing ...
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