EZINE:
In this week's Computer Weekly, after SAP won a court case against a major customer, Diageo, over software charges, we look at what this means for users. We talk to the IT consultancy that recruits only autistic IT professionals. And we look at the CIO's big challenges for the year. Read the issue now..
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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.
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The business benefits of the IP transformation are numerous. First of all, as you reduce the number of actual networks, you save on software licensing costs, air conditioning and power. Less people are also required because rather than operating many silo networks in standalone mode you now have a common network.
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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.
CASE STUDY:
In response to deepening budget challenges, Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) sought to reduce IT related expenses. OCPS conducted a study to compare the total cost of ownership (TCO) of different productivity suite software alternatives, in particular the 2007 Microsoft® Office system and open source software (OSS) alternatives..
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.
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Software allows you to thrive in the midst of change. Managing your software assets requires a partner who delivers more—and that’s HP Software Licensing & Management Solutions (SLMS). Download this brochure and learn more.
EBOOK:
With over 80 different ERP packages available today, determining what’s right for your organization can seem like a daunting task. But, with this e-book you will get advice and best practices for every step of the ERP software selection process. Ensuring you will not get lost in the sea of ERP software.
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.
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.