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.
  • Oracle to Review Inventory Tools

    Oracle deployments tend to slip through the net of most traditional ITAM tools. With no license keys to track and sometimes no executables to discover,
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  • Microsoft Licensing Quick Guide

    This Quick Guide is available in PDF format here. This Quick Guide to Microsoft Licensing has been provided by Matt Marnell of Holistics Inc. Introduction Volume licensing is a more affordable and generally much easier way ...
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  • Windows 7 Useful Links

    Some useful resources for Windows 7. Microsoft Windows 7 Home Page Windows 7 Bible on CIO – Including ‘Desktop Features, Enterprise Features, Hands-on Reviews, Upgrade Advice, What Enterprise IT Thinks and Availability & Pricing’. Good round-up ...
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  • Trouble Finding Oracle on Your Network?

    I spoke to Pat Durkin at IQuate as his team prepares to showcase their technology at Oracle OpenWorld 2009 next week. Pat described how they have adapted their technology to allow their customers to gain an
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  • Vendor Updates

    KACE has announced a collaboration with Bomgar. The two appliance-based vendors have come together to offer full PC lifecycle systems management support. KACE offer a systems management appliance and Bomgar offer an enterprise remote support appliance. ...
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  • Trading Surplus Microsoft Agreements

    I first came across Discount Licensing back in 2005 when they were introducing the concept of reselling licence agreements for insolvent companies. If a company were to go bust they could salvage some value from the ...
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  • End User Review: Microsoft SCCM 2007 [56%]

    Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 SP2 Estate Size. 1,275 (51% Desktops, 20% Laptops, 29% Servers) Reviewer. Rosemary, IT Acquisitions Admin. /IT Asset Manager, Financial Services
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  • Oracle to buy Sun

    Just when you think you might have your Oracle Licensing in order, this goes and happens. The deal is priced at $9.50 per share in cash which equates to around $7.4 billion.
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  • INTERVIEW: Scott Braden; "Ten Things To Consider Before Signing Your Next Microsoft Agreement"

    I spoke with Scott Braden and asked for his advice on helping companies negotiate better deals with Microsoft. Scott was formerly president of Microsoft Secrets, and is now SVP at Net (net) where he helps companies ...
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