THE ORIGINA BLOG

Are We About to See More IBM Software Licenses Being Challenged?

Are We About to See More IBM Software Licenses Being Challenged?

OEMs like IBM are using ambiguous contracts to gouge their customers – but is the worm about to turn?

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Post-Warranty Software Rights – Do You Know What They Are?

Post-Warranty Software Rights – Do You Know What They Are?

Knowing your software rights is crucial to surviving an IBM audit – and to planning your future software strategy

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How Third-Party Software Support Avoids Evil Licensing Tricks

How Third-Party Software Support Avoids Evil Licensing Tricks

Megavendors often employ evil tricks to keep customers locked into their maintenance contracts but a 3rd party support provider can help.

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“IBM is not your only choice,” claims Gartner Research VP at London Summit

“IBM is not your only choice,” claims Gartner Research VP at London Summit

Gartner discusses third party support alternatives as customers fight to contain rising IBM maintenance costs.

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How to Maintain a Relationship With Your Vendor (and Use 3rd Party Support)

How to Maintain a Relationship With Your Vendor (and Use 3rd Party Support)

Just because you are moving to third party support, doesn't mean your relationship with the OEM ends. Here's how to keep it healthy

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What is IBM® Passport Advantage?

What is IBM® Passport Advantage?

IBM Passport Advantage (PA) & Passport Advantage Express (PAE or PAX) are IBM programs that use a common set of agreements, processes and tools.

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