Software Licensing White Papers

WHITE PAPER: This white paper presents the 4 key characteristics of an effective lifecycle strategy as well as several key day-to-day best practices. Continue reading to learn how to mitigate the chaos plaguing your software lifecycle process - or the nightmare lying in wait to strike.

Posted: 22 Jul 2015 | Published: 14 Dec 2015

WHITE PAPER: Find out how vendors fared in IDC's assessment of IAM offerings for federated identity management and single sign-on.

Posted: 08 Oct 2014 | Published: 31 Mar 2014

WHITE PAPER: Software license audits bog down operations and can be costly, though the ultimate sacrifice of the audit process is the relationship with customers. View this whitepaper to identify the 4 key triggers for being identified by a vendor for an audit, and how to alter habits to avoid unjust scrutiny.

Posted: 19 Aug 2014 | Published: 19 Aug 2014

WHITE PAPER: Ensuring software license compliance and optimizing spend aren't easy -- complex agreements, virtualization, BYOD, and other trends make it difficult to understand and demonstrate compliance. But when you can't afford overspend on software, what can you do?

Posted: 25 Jun 2014 | Published: 28 Feb 2013

WHITE PAPER: In this white paper, discover a five-step implementation plan for software asset management (SAM), and explore top criteria for selecting a SAM tool.

Posted: 24 Jun 2014 | Published: 31 Oct 2011

WHITE PAPER: In this white paper, examine the most common IBM license models under three categories -- user-based, capacity-based, and "other" -- along with helpful examples. Plus, discover a discovery, inventory and license management tool that simplifies and automates IBM license management.

Posted: 23 Jun 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2011

WHITE PAPER: Traditional software asset management (SAM) tools have not done enough to reduce software spend on licenses. This white paper explains how integrating software license optimization capabilities with an enterprise app store can help you eliminate wasteful software spend by empowering users to actively participate in optimization.

Posted: 20 Jun 2014 | Published: 28 Feb 2014

WHITE PAPER: This informative paper explores a new enterprise backup licensing model based on recovery. Discover how this approach ensures you're paying a fair price for your data backup and recovery and protects your information, no matter what. Read on now to learn more.

Posted: 31 Oct 2013 | Published: 30 Sep 2013

WHITE PAPER: Defining and implementing a strategy for software asset management (SAM) and license optimization isn't easy -- but with the right tools and processes, it's definitely possible. Access this informative resource to explore the common challenges of SAM, and how you can ensure your software license optimization program is on its way to full maturity.

Posted: 18 Oct 2013 | Published: 28 Feb 2013

WHITE PAPER: SAvvy businesses realize there's a huge opportunity for cost savings and risk mitigation with the right approach to software asset management (SAM) and software license management. In this informative resource, explore best practices for a better approach to SAM and license management, so you can take full control of all your enterprise software.

Posted: 27 Sep 2013 | Published: 31 Jan 2011

WHITE PAPER: This white paper details the need for a centralized endpoint management system that helps maximize business performance through quicker software deployment and maintaining compliance.

Posted: 09 Sep 2013 | Published: 31 May 2013

WHITE PAPER: Access this exclusive white paper to quiz yourself on asset management to learn what you can do to get it done quickly and efficiently.

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 | Published: 24 Aug 2012

WHITE PAPER: This report compares the costs and compression, automation, workload management, and optimization capabilities of DB2 Advanced Enterprise Server Edition (AESE) versus Oracle Database 11g. It also emphasizes the importance of performance management tooling as a means of lowering total cost of ownership (TCO).

Posted: 21 Feb 2012 | Published: 31 Jan 2012

WHITE PAPER: Access this white paper to learn how software escrow agreements can be a critical tool to help ensure application continuity within your business continuity plan.

Posted: 04 Jan 2012 | Published: 04 Jan 2012

WHITE PAPER: This paper examines the types of verification services used in the escrow industry. It discusses why verification has become a best practice for both the users of software and the developers creating the applications, as well as a solid recommendation by the lawyers who advise them.

Posted: 28 Dec 2011 | Published: 28 Dec 2011

WHITE PAPER: In this white paper you will learn five reasons why your Oracle licensing requirements may evolve, the five best practices for Oracle license management and more.

Posted: 09 Nov 2011 | Published: 09 Nov 2011

WHITE PAPER: To reap the full benefits of application outsourcing and cloud computing, organizations have to manage their application portfolio more effectively and designate which applications can be moved to the cloud. Access this exclusive resource to learn how moving your applications to the cloud can generate significant savings for your company.

Posted: 07 Nov 2011 | Published: 04 Nov 2011

WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores the top 10 reasons why most software vendors and high-tech manufacturers choose to buy a COTS software licensing and entitlement management solution.

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 | Published: 25 Oct 2011

WHITE PAPER: How to use third-party support to get information on enterprise application software licensing renewels.

Posted: 13 Jun 2011 | Published: 09 Jun 2011

WHITE PAPER: The Windows 7 migration will soon be a reality for nearly every organization. And while the migration process can present many challenges, BDNA technologies can provide a fully transparent view into the entire infrastructure, reducing the risks and costs of migration. Read now to ensure your migration is efficient and cost-effective.

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 | Published: 07 Jun 2011

WHITE PAPER: Lacking a strategic solution for Enterprise License Optimization most organizations are greatly overspending on some licenses and out of compliance on others, putting them at risk of costly software license audits. FlexNet Manager Suite is a comprehensive and proven solution for Enterprise License Optimization and license compliance management.

Posted: 11 Mar 2011 | Published: 11 Mar 2011

WHITE PAPER: FlexNet Manager for SAP Business Suite optimizes the SAP system measurement and checks for potential license savings. By checking the usage of each individual license, it determines whether the correct license type was purchased for a given user and whether enough licenses are available. This removes the guess work and optimizes license allocation.

Posted: 10 Feb 2011 | Published: 10 Feb 2011

WHITE PAPER: Read on to learn how effective software asset management can support both cost effectiveness and cost efficiency through automation and by matching inventory with actual deployments, thereby helping to reduce over- and under-licensing.

Posted: 07 Dec 2010 | Published: 07 Dec 2010

WHITE PAPER: Read how effective software asset management supports both cost effectiveness and cost efficiency by matching inventory with actual deployments, thereby helping to reduce over- and under-licensing.

Posted: 25 Oct 2010 | Published: 15 Jan 2010

WHITE PAPER: Is your company spending too much on Oracle database management licensing and maintenance solutions? Discover a way your organization can save money on database management and licensing. Read this Gartner report, compliments of Quest Software, today.

Posted: 12 Oct 2010 | Published: 12 Oct 2010