Licensing Software

CASE STUDY: Oftentimes, universal licensing agreements (ULAs) make businesses pay more than necessary for the cost of convenience. With the headache of ULA management, many businesses start to question if that promise of convenience is even realized. Explore the alternatives to ULAs here.

Posted: 11 Nov 2020 | Published: 11 Nov 2020

EGUIDE: In this e-guide, we outline the key differences between the three enterprise subscription packages offered by Office 365: E1, E3 and E5. By understanding the pros and cons of each tier as well as the needs of the end users, an IT department can ensure it purchases Office 365 in an effective manner.

Posted: 03 Dec 2018 | Published: 03 Dec 2018

EGUIDE: Will software licensing continue to be a battleground for suppliers and users, or can new, mature relationships between the two sides be forged in the digital crucible of contemporary on-demand, pay as you go software?

Posted: 17 Aug 2017 | Published: 17 Aug 2017

EBOOK: With support for IBM DB2 for z/OS Version 8 retiring in April 2012, customers will have the option to skip a level and upgrade straight to DB2 10. This e-book is designed to help customers decide whether they are a good candidate to make this leap and provides best practices for planning an effective migration strategy.

Posted: 13 Feb 2012 | Published: 31 Oct 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: 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: This white paper showcases the impact that trends like the cloud, mobile computing and big data are having on today's IT landscape, and introduces a software licensing solution designed to help you keep backup and recovery costs to a minimum. Read now to learn more!

Posted: 01 Nov 2013 | Published: 01 Nov 2013

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

Posted: 13 Jun 2011 | Published: 09 Jun 2011

DATA SHEET: As if the process of building and installing software isn't difficult enough, deployed software systems require proper maintenance throughout their lifetimes. This data sheet describes a management server and its key characteristics that can assist in this process.

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 | Published: 01 Jul 2011