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.
  • Top 5 ITAM Review podcasts of 2022

    Top 5 ITAM Review podcasts of 2022

    Did you know we now have two ITAM Review podcasts? The podcast and The articles and they’re both now available on spotify We launched the ITAM Review podcast on Spotify late last year, and with the ...
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  • ITAM Review recertifies Snow License Optimizer for SAP

    ITAM Review recertifies Snow License Optimizer for SAP

    ITAM Review are delighted to recertify Snow Optimizer for SAP Software for SAP License Management. AJ Witt, of ITAM Review said. “Snow Optimizer for SAP Software consistently delivers ROI for SAP license managers to ensure they ...
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  • “We’ll Help You Optimize Azure,” says Microsoft CEO

    “We’ll Help You Optimize Azure,” says Microsoft CEO

    Here’s why that won’t work… Mike Austin, CEO and Founder of MetrixData360 explains how Microsoft’s offer to help you optimize Microsoft Azure spend is unlikely to live up to its promises, and what you can do ...
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  • Audit Trends and what to expect from Oracle in 2023 - Podcast 125

    Audit Trends and what to expect from Oracle in 2023 - Podcast 125

    In this podcast AJ Witt from ITAM Review discusses the results of a survey on Audit Trends with Michael Corey & Dean Bolton from LicenseFortress. They also provide an overview of what to expect from Oracle ...
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  • Remove Oracle Java with this ITAM Manager’s Guide

    Remove Oracle Java with this ITAM Manager’s Guide

    Why would you want to remove Oracle Java? A recap In January 2023 Oracle announced a huge change to the licensing terms for Oracle Java by switching to employee count licensing. Since then, ITAM managers have ...
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  • IBM Passport Advantage bombshell

    IBM Passport Advantage bombshell

    IBM drops a licensing bombshell with major reporting changes coming to IBM Passport Advantage from May 1 2023 Hot on the heels of Oracle’s change to Java licensing IBM have published an update to the Passport ...
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  • Ouch! Oracle Java licensing switches to employee count metric

    Ouch! Oracle Java licensing switches to employee count metric

    Update added 7 February 2023. In response to this unprecedented move, the ITAM Review has prepared an ITAM Managers’ Guide to removing Oracle Java and Cost Calculator. We have already heard real-world estimates of between 2x ...
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  • USU tools receive ITAM Review Certifications 

    USU tools receive ITAM Review Certifications 

    We are delighted to announce that USU have attained certification status for two of their IT Asset Management products. USU Software Asset Management is certified for Enterprise SaaS Management. Furthermore, their solution for managing SAP software ...
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  • NASA overspends on Oracle by $15m, SAM practices branded as

    NASA overspends on Oracle by $15m, SAM practices branded as "basic"

    NASA has overspent on Oracle to the tune of $15m. This is among the many findings of NASA’s Office of Inspector General’s scathing report into the agency’s poor SAM practices. The Inspector General certainly didn’t hold back. ...
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