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Avoid the Over-Licensing IBM Trap

Avoid the Over-Licensing IBM Trap

The simple solution to licensing coverage is to buy too many licenses. Here are 6 tips for being less wasteful. Read our blog to learn more

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Surviving a Business Software License Audit Failure

Surviving a Business Software License Audit Failure

Eventually your business will fail an IBM audit here's how to survive the fallout

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5 BS 'Facts' About Software Audits Every Thinks Are True
Why Software Audits Are the New Black

Why Software Audits Are the New Black

IBM software audits are not just an exercise in identifying shortfalls as they are also an important source of revenue for Big Blue

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Death, Taxes and Software Audits

Death, Taxes and Software Audits

IBM software audits are inevitable. Eventually a Big Blue bean counter will arrive on site to count your licenses. Be prepared!

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4 Ways to Fail an IBM Software Audit

4 Ways to Fail an IBM Software Audit

Failing an IBM software audit is incredibly easy as any SAM knows. To avoid future problems it helps to understand the most common reasons for failure. Read our blog to learn more.

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Does Third-Party Support Increase the Risk of an Audit?

Does Third-Party Support Increase the Risk of an Audit?

Dropping IBM support may save a lot of money but will it trigger an IBM audit that costs even more? Read our blog to learn more

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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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The 6 Best Practice Pillars of a SAM Guru

The 6 Best Practice Pillars of a SAM Guru

So, what are these pillars, and what do they mean?

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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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Why Third-Party IBM Software Support Just Works

Why Third-Party IBM Software Support Just Works

Contrary to what your IBM account manager says, alternative software support provisions just work.

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