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 Aims to Simplify System Center 2012 Licensing

    [Thank you to regular reader ‘Niall’ who kindly contributed this article ] Last week Microsoft released details regarding licensing changes for System Center 2012. Companies that are considering any growth or expansion of their existing system ...
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  • Microsoft Sues Comet Over Windows ‘Piracy’

    Microsoft Licensing and Software Piracy made the evening news here in the UK this week. In a nutshell, Comet, a major UK high street retailer, wanted to continue to provide their customers with recovery disks after ...
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  • IBM Virtualization; Five Hidden Costs

    IBM Virtualization; Five Hidden Costs

    This article has been contributed by Julie Machal‐Fulks, of Scott & Scott, LLP. Many enterprises are exploring virtual technology as a way to reduce both hardware and software technology costs related to IBM solutions. For disaster recovery, security, ...
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  • Microsoft SQL 2012 Licensing Changes - Time to Get Control of Virtualized SQL

    Great conversations were had at the UK SAM Networking event this week at Covent Garden. Connect with either Ian Preskett, David Phillips or the BCS to join future sessions. One popular topic was the recent changes ...
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  • Oracle Licensing in a Fluid Virtual Environment

    The following question has been posted within the Virtual User Group (VUG) by an ITAM Review reader. If you have experiences or advice to share regarding managing this type of Oracle licensing scenario please post your ...
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  • IBM - The Dark Horse of Software Audits?

    IBM - The Dark Horse of Software Audits?

    I recently interviewed Alan Swahn, VP of Product Management at Flexera Software. We discussed IBM Licensing and the IBM audit program. Q. Why IBM? Shouldn’t companies spend more time focusing on Microsoft, Adobe or Oracle audit compliance? ...
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  • MSDN Subscriptions Quick Guide (Part 2 of 2)

    This article has been contributed by Kylie Fowler. Regular columnist and Analyst at The ITAM Review. This is the second article in the two part series. Part One – Understanding Your Benefits and Obligations Part Two ...
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  • MSDN Subscriptions Quick Guide (Part 1 of 2)

    This article has been contributed by Kylie Fowler. Regular columnist and Analyst at The ITAM Review. This article is the first part of a two part series. Part One – Understanding Your Benefits and Obligations Part ...
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  • Salesforce.com Licensing Quick Guide

    This Quick Guide is available in PDF format – Simply subscribe to our free newsletter to receive a free copy instantly. This article has been contributed by Jon Mulligan, Founder and Managing Director of Openplain. It ...
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