EZINE:
In this week's Computer Weekly, we examine claims that Microsoft's licensing policies are damaging competition in the cloud. Our latest buyer's guide asks if hybrid cloud is now CIOs' end goal, and not just an interim step on the journey. And we look at how the focus on customer experience is impacting the unified comms market. Read the issue now.
EZINE:
In this week's Computer Weekly, we hear from the DVLA about how it is becoming a digital hub for motoring and moving away from its legacy IT. Our latest buyer's guide examines the future of data management. And we look at the importance of understanding the small print in your software licensing agreements. Read the issue now.
BROCHURE:
SPLA is a month-to-month licensing program designed to enable service providers to supply hosting, outsourcing and other software services to customers without the up-front capital costs and increased risk. Read this brochure for the details.
EGUIDE:
This expert resource explores a virtualization strategy for reducing the licensing costs of Microsoft's SQL Server 2012 upgrade. Learn more about the benefits server virtualization can provide to your Microsoft environment.
PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT:
This expert presentation transcript explores key management factors you should consider as you navigate your virtualization initiative, including licensing, memory capabilities, and more. Hear about one company's virtualization roadmap and determine whether it aligns with your own virtualization plans.
ANALYST REPORT:
Many of the top reasons given for the use of open source BI software is "lower costs." The question is whether commercial open source actually matters when it comes to lowering license and support costs. Read this analyst report for comparison of the software and support costs of traditional BI vendors versus commercial open source BI from Pentaho.
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.
EBOOK:
Navigating the ERP software market can be a big challenge. Experts say there are over 80 different ERP packages available today. Choosing an ERP package means answering challenging questions about requirements, vendor services and deployment style. In this eBook, get advice and best practices for the ERP software selection process.
WHITE PAPER:
As a continuation of prior research, this white paper, commissioned by SafeNet, discusses IDC's findings on the best practices for the deployment of software licensing and entitlement management technologies.
