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.
  • Podcast: Getting started with IBM Licensing

    Podcast: Getting started with IBM Licensing

    The ITAM Review Podcast Episode 4. Getting started with IBM Licensing In this podcast guests Eric Chiu and Koen Dingjan provide an introduction to the main risks and complexities of IBM licensing and audits. View all ...
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  • $23K Licensing booby-trap for Oracle upgrade

    $23K Licensing booby-trap for Oracle upgrade

    Research with Campaign for Clear Licensing members earlier in the year suggested that chargeable features such as options and packs being switched on during upgrades was a real issue. It appears that upgrading Oracle database 12c ...
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  • Cherwell acquires Express Metrix

    Cherwell acquires Express Metrix

    Cloud based ITSM vendor Cherwell Software has acquired ITAM vendor Express Metrix. We’ve seen continued convergence between ITAM and ITSM over the last few years and increasing overlap between our two sister sites The ITAM Review ...
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  • Review: Lime Software for Oracle License Management [BEST IN CLASS]

    Review: Lime Software for Oracle License Management [BEST IN CLASS]

    This is an independent review of Lime Software for Oracle License Management. Review Summary Product. Lime Discovery, Inventory and License Manager Version. Lime Discovery 3.1, Lime Inventory 4.6, Lime License Manager 2.6 Version Released. January 2014 ...
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  • FlexNet Manager for Oracle License Management

    FlexNet Manager for Oracle License Management

    This is an independent review of FlexNet Manager for Oracle. FlexNet Manager for Oracle Summary Product. FlexNet Manager for Oracle Version. 2013 Version Released. 25th June 2013 Year Founded / Turnover.  Founded as ‘InstallShield’ in 1987, ...
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  • Oracle License Management: Easytrust (Vendor Profile)

    Oracle License Management: Easytrust (Vendor Profile)

    Easytrust has been built from the ground up specifically to manage Oracle licensing. The company has a good foundation of customers in France and is now growing internationally via channel partners. The Easytrust Oracle License Management ...
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  • Adobe Licensing Quick Guide 2014

    Adobe Licensing Quick Guide 2014

    This Quick Guide is available in PDF format – simply subscribe to our free newsletter to receive a free copy instantly.  Adobe has made a number of changes to its licensing structures over the past year. ...
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  • Lets talk about Microsoft Downgrade rights

    Lets talk about Microsoft Downgrade rights

    Microsoft licensing is something the majority of us have to deal with on a daily basis. There are some aspects of Microsoft licensing that are not commonly known about, including downgrade rights and what that entails. ...
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  • Podcast: Microsoft EA is no longer a defence against audits

    Podcast: Microsoft EA is no longer a defence against audits

    The ITAM Review Podcast Episode 2 Hosted by Martin Thompson and David Foxen of The ITAM Review.  Guests.  Piaras MacDonnell of SureDatum Paul DeGroot of Pica Communications In this podcast we explore Microsoft licensing, audit behaviour ...
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