IBM Licensing Insights, Advice and Tips

Practical, actionable advice from many years and projects for clients around the world.

Reasons to consider the IBM Authorized SAM Provider (IBM IASP) Program

10 Reasons to consider the IBM Authorized SAM Provider (IASP) Program

Introduction Managing IBM licensing is a challenge for all organizations.  The complexity and financial risks...

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ibm licensing newsletter august 2022

IBM Licensing Newsletter August 2022

What I've been doing👨‍💻 It still surprises me when I see organisations paying IBM S&S...

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10 Checks to make before you cancel IBM S&S and reduce your IT costs

“Can we reduce or cancel IBM S&S for this product? These 10 checks should give...

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10 Questions to ask your IBM ILMT Administrator – to ensure IBM license compliance

Overview If your company wants to take advantage of the significant cost reductions IBM sub-capacity...

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12 Checks to ILMT to ensure IBM license compliance

Got a monthly Run Book for ILMT sub-cap reporting? If not then you are probably...

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12 IBM Licensing Resources to help you manage your IBM risk and costs

Managing your IBM licensing costs and risks is hard enough without having to spend a...

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Are your IBM Passport Advantage (PA) contacts up to date?

When your organization enrolls in the Passport Advantage (PA) Program to allow them buy IBM...

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Defining the scope of an IBM License Audit

Introduction When an organization receives notice of an IBM audit the wording is generic.  This...

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Definitive Guide to IBM Licensing for Hot, Warm and Cold Standby Machines

Definitive Guide to IBM Licensing for Hot, Warm and Cold Standby Machines

“*IBM License Tip* Reduce your IBM license costs by demonstrating your backup is not a...

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