Software Licensing Reports

EGUIDE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we find out how Ocado is making robot-human collaboration a reality. Unified com-munications has become a must-have lockdown capability – we assess the key technologies. And as contact-tracing apps emerge to help deal with the Covid-19 pandemic, we exam-ine the data privacy challenges. Read the issue now.

Posted: 23 Oct 2020 | Published: 23 Oct 2020

EZINE: For many, the looming Brexit has stalled IT purchasing all together. But what can your organisation do to counteract this and navigate the complicated matter better than your peers? What does it mean for your employees? Take a look at this article of MicroScope for more information on Brexit's effect on the IT industry.

Posted: 25 Aug 2017 | Published: 25 Aug 2017

EZINE: A themed issue of the ezine looking at the opportunities for the channel in the managed print world

Posted: 02 Sep 2016 | Published: 02 Sep 2016

EZINE: In this issue of ComputerWeekly, we examine why one of the UK's largest construction projects—the Thames Tideway Tunnel—decided to use a private cloud setup. Our latest buyer's guide looks at containers and microservices, and we report on what U.S. court documents tell us about Oracle's controversial licensing polices.

Posted: 02 Feb 2016 | Published: 02 Feb 2016

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we meet the men that have mentored some of the leading women in tech to find out how men can help tackle the diversity gap in IT. We examine how restrictive software licensing is hindering firms' ambitions for digital transformation. And where can CIOs turn to for advice? We look at the options. Read the issue now.

Posted: 06 Nov 2015 | Published: 06 Nov 2015

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

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we talk to NSA whistleblower Bill Binney about the often-conflicting needs of security and privacy. We find out how Google is using artificial intelligence to improve datacentre energy efficiency. And we look at a project to use wearable technology and big data to help tackle Parkinson's disease. Read the issue now.

Posted: 26 Aug 2014 | Published: 22 Aug 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

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we find out how the Caterham F1 team has used virtualisation in its trackside technology to help race performance. We analyse how growing competition in the cloud market is affecting Amazon Web Services' dominant position. And we look at an emerging datacentre technology - silicon photonics. Read the issue now.

Posted: 04 Aug 2014 | Published: 04 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

EGUIDE: This expert e-guide explains how enterprise app stores can help enhance software license compliance and asset management by giving organizations better insight into employee-owned devices. Also, discover strategies to solve the compliance and management issues brought on by BYOD and mobile cloud applications.

Posted: 06 Mar 2014 | Published: 06 Mar 2014

EGUIDE: This expert e-guide from SearchCloudComputing.com offers a primer on cloud licensing. Read on to learn about your options for cloud license management, five licensing factors to consider when planning a cloud migration, and more.

Posted: 06 Mar 2014 | Published: 06 Mar 2014

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we talk to the CIO at the UN High Commission for Refugees about the vital role that technology plays in supporting its aid programmes. We hear from IT leaders who are ditching BlackBerry – but moving to Windows Phone instead. And we look at how to choose the best hybrid cloud provider. Read the issue now.

Posted: 03 Mar 2014 | Published: 04 Mar 2014

WEBCAST: Watch this webcast to learn how to reduce the costs of software management by optimizing maintenance and operations.

Posted: 28 Feb 2014 | Premiered: May 31, 2013

WEBCAST: This exclusive webcast can help you prepare for an audit by covering some software asset management (SAM) strategies and tactics you should adopt to get ready for a software audit.

Posted: 28 Feb 2014 | Premiered: Feb 27, 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

CASE STUDY: Rentokil Initial, one of the largest business services companies in the world, was struggling with managing their software assets. In this case study, find out how Rentokil was able to implement a mature software asset management process and gain complete control over their software licenses, for reduced costs and lower risk.

Posted: 18 Oct 2013 | Published: 31 Oct 2011

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

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we find out how the McLaren Formula One team is using high-speed data analytics to improve race performance. Our new buyer's guide looks at best practices in data management. And we discuss IT leaders' frustrations about the unwanted complexities of software licensing. Read the issue now.

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 | Published: 23 Jul 2013