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BBC Slashes SAP Licensing Costs
The BBC has reportedly reduced it’s software spend by using software usage data on SAP licensing. Silicon reports that there were 2,126 staff members with licenses to use their SAP ERP system who had...
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The Software Compliance Calendar
Generally speaking, you can expect proactive software asset management initiatives from software vendors at the start of their financial year and more heavy-handed compliance enforcement towards the...
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SAP Licensing Quick Guide
Headquarters of SAP AG, located in Walldorf, Germany This Quick Guide is available in PDF format – Simply subscribe to our free newsletter to receive a free copy instantly. Introduction The SAP...
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SAP Named User License Optimization – Beyond the Basics
Chris Hughes, Flexera Software This article has been contributed by Chris Hughes of Flexera Software. Generally, when we think about SAP named user license optimization, the focus is on three key...
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Lifting the Lid on SAP Engines
SAP founders: Klaus Tschira, Hasso Plattner, Dietmar Hopp (from left to right) in 1982 This article has been contributed by Chris Hughes of Flexera Software. SAP engines (also known as packages) are...
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Quick Guide to Second-Hand Software (Part 3 of 3)
"...the spread of ‘fear, uncertainty and doubt’ (FUD) is still the preferred choice of weapon by major software vendors" This article has been contributed by Noel Unwin of Discount-Licensing.com Part...
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SAP: “We will clarify and simplify our licensing models”
SAP UK MD Tim Noble: “standardise our terms, software rights and conditions globally” SAP this week holds the US leg of its TechEd 2012 developer and user conference and exhibition in Las Vegas. The...
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8 Tips for a Successful SAP Licensing Audit
Moshe Panzer, Xpandion This article has been contributed by Moshe Panzer, CEO of Xpandion. Part One – Getting into the Right Mind Set Part Two – Preparing Real Use Data Part Three – Pre-audit Data...
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SAP Audits – 6 Steps to Prepare Real Use Data
Eliminating duplicate accounts and dormant usernames can save 4%-7% from the total number of user accounts! This article has been contributed by Moshe Panzer, CEO of Xpandion. Part One – Getting into...
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2013: A Year in ITAM Review
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! As 2013 begins to draw to a close, I thought it would be nice to finish off the year with a final article that’s an overview of what has happened at the ITAM...
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Assessment Criteria: SAP Feature and Product Review
In June of this year, we will be kicking off a special feature dedicated to SAP Licensing and SAP License Management. The feature will include guides, opinion as well as reviews of SAM products...
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Assessment Criteria: IBM Feature and Product Review
In September of this year, we will be kicking off a special feature dedicated to IBM Licensing and IBM License Management. The feature will include guides, opinion as well as reviews of SAM products...
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Snow Software acquire SAP specialist to boost datacentre SAM
Independent assessment of Snow License Manager V6 We were commissioned to review Snow Software’s License Manager in March this year. You can download a copy of the review here. Our review identified...
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SAM Summit 2014
This year’s SAM Summit will be held in Chicago It is my pleasure to announce that we will be the Media Partner for the SAM Summit, 23-25 June 2014, at the University of Chicago Gleacher Center...
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SAP Licensing – is there an elephant in the room?
“You can’t talk about SAP licensing without addressing the elephant in the room – indirect access” Ahead of the SAM Summit taking place in Chicago, 23-25 June, I chatted to John Emmitt, Senior...
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The Campaign for Clear Licensing – Why it’s needed for the ITAM industry
What is the Campaign for Clear Licensing (CCL)? The CCL is a not for profit global organization providing end users with a voice for positive change to address absurdly complex licensing models, sharp...
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Call for Speakers – SAP & IBM
Our very own Martin Thompson addressing the audience. Following on from the fantastic success of our Tools Day and Oracle events, The ITAM Review is compiling a roster of SAP & IBM licensing...
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Event Listing: IBM and SAP Seminar, 14th May (New York)
Building on our Oracle seminars, we’re pleased to continue our series of seminars on IBM and SAP licensing and audit defence with a stop in New York. This seminar will cover the key issues of IBM and...
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Mark Bartrick, Forrester Research, on SAP Licensing and Audits
In this video Mark Bartrick, Principal Consultant at Forrester Research, provides a preview of his session at the ITAM Review IBM and SAP Seminar. Mark covers what he is seeing in the market, how...
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SAP License and User Management Group Test – The Results
Need further help with your SAP environment? The ITAM Review are holding a series of seminars on SAP licensing in Europe and North America through 2015. For more information on these and other...
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