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 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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  • BigFix Enters ITAM Market

    Bigfix are known for security, patching and systems management. Yesterday they formally announced their entry into the ITAM Market with their product tongue-twister
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  • Microsoft Licensing Schemes Explained

    Visit Miro Consulting for a great post clearly explaining the seven different Microsoft licensing schemes. Miro Consulting – Microsoft Volume Licensing – Which one is for me?
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  • Microsoft Metered Pay-As-You-Go = The end of license management?

    It has often been argued that Microsoft’s dominance in the software world might be attributed to their aggressive marketing strategy and laissez-faire approach to licensing.
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