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.
  • Microsoft Licensing: The Data, The Report and The Reality

    Microsoft Licensing: The Data, The Report and The Reality

    This is the second part of a two part discussion on SAM reports – and specifically on how actions suggested by a report  (for example, from a license compliance tool) may differ greatly from the actual ...
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  • EU rules against Oracle on second-hand software licensing

    EU rules against Oracle on second-hand software licensing

    The EU court has decided that distribution rights end when and at the specific time that the original copyright holder (in this case Oracle) markets and then completes a sale of the software on what is ...
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  • Hornbill & Certero Announce Partnership

    Hornbill & Certero Announce Partnership

    Aiming to create a harmonious marriage of IT management interests this month are Hornbill Service Management and Certero who have announced a new strategic partnership. The firms say that they realise we are “far beyond” simply ...
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  • Lifting the Lid on SAP Engines

    Lifting the Lid on SAP Engines

    This article has been contributed by Chris Hughes of Flexera Software. SAP engines (also known as packages) are optional applications for which additional licenses must be purchased. The metric used for licensing is unique to each engine, and based ...
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  • Microsoft to discontinue AIS, Intune taking over

    Microsoft to discontinue AIS, Intune taking over

    This article has been contributed by Don Retallack, Analyst at Directions on Microsoft. Don analyzes and writes about Microsoft’s systems management and security offerings, including System Center and Forefront products. Intune Update in Prerelease Several updates to Windows ...
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  • SAP Named User License Optimization – Beyond the Basics

    SAP Named User License Optimization – Beyond the Basics

    This article has been contributed by Chris Hughes of Flexera Software. Generally, when we think about SAP named user license optimization, the focus is on three key optimizations. Identifying inactive users Inactive SAP user accounts are ...
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  • Oracle Licensing: The Data, The Report and The Reality

    Oracle Licensing: The Data, The Report and The Reality

    As with almost any complex area of life or business, Software Asset Management is seldom black and white. Like most of us, SAM practitioners need to deal with various shades of grey. This is the first ...
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  • System Center 2012 Licensing Changes: Everything You Need To Know

    System Center 2012 Licensing Changes: Everything You Need To Know

    This article has been contributed by Don Retallack, Analyst at Directions on Microsoft. Don analyzes and writes about Microsoft’s systems management and security offerings, including System Center and Forefront products. In Jan. 2012, Microsoft announced major ...
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  • Video: How to Run Oracle on VMware

    In this informative session Jason Keogh from iQuate and Will Monin from VMware explore how to optimize Oracle licensing within VMware environments. Topics. How Oracle is licensed? Processors, Cores and Core Factors Hard vs. Soft Partitioning ...
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