Gartner Myth Buster – Part 1
Following on from the recent Gartner Magic Quadrant Report on SAM Tool’s …
Three areas to help you raise extra funds for your Public Sector IT investments
For Public Sector IT, it’s that annual time when new budgets are …
Project Where’s My Stuff?
From “Project Where’s My Stuff” to “Project Optimise My Stuff” Perhaps it’s …
Oracle ULA – What are the dangers and how do you avoid them?
An Oracle ULA (Unlimited Licence Agreement) is a time-based contract for unlimited …
Is your ITAM function ready for Coronavirus?
While we don’t want to contribute to any hysteria or misinformation, with …
Selecting the right SAM & ITAM tools: Why platform architecture matters
You’d be forgiven for thinking that your initial shortlist of SAM or ITAM tools should be …
Why SaaS Is Not the End of SAM
In recent years Software Asset Management (SAM) has undoubtedly proven its worth …
Gartner Myth Buster – Part 2
In our previous post regarding the inaccuracies of Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for …
Microsoft Licensing Update – September 2025
Executive Summary Microsoft 365 / Copilot What changed: M365 Copilot Chat added …
The ITAM Leader’s Reading List for 2025
The IT Asset Management (ITAM) world never stands still. With SaaS sprawl, …
Microsoft Licensing Update – August 2025
Executive Summary Product Terms changes include new Extended Term licensing cross program, …
FIVE Surprising Stats About SaaS Waste in Enterprise IT
In the early days of SaaS adoption, the promise was clear: faster …
How Software Licence Audits Work and How to Prepare
Software audits are disruptive. They consume time, tie up internal resources, and …
Are You Overspending on Cloud Services? Data Says Yes
Cloud adoption has skyrocketed, with massive promise in agility, innovation, and cost …
5 Ways Software Asset Management Improves Your Business
What is SAM? Software Asset Management or ‘SAM’ for short, is the …
Why SaaS Sprawl Is Killing Your IT Budget (And What to Do About It)
SaaS tools are both a blessing and a curse. SaaS tools have …
The History of FinOps: From DevOps Roots to a Strategic Business Discipline
Author: Mike Wood, Certero Development Manager The Problem That Sparked a Movement …
IT Asset Discovery: The Critical Features Your Tool Must Have
The cost of poor visibility isn’t always obvious.. until it is. An …
Oracle ULA: Know Your Options. Exit with Confidence. Optimize with Certero.
That was the opening line of a conversation we had with a …
Oracle Java Version 17 will become chargeable in October 2024 when Update 13 is released
No-Fee Terms and Conditions (NFTC) Licensed products are typically available free to …
What Triggers a Software Vendor Audit?
Software audits can feel like they occur at the worst possible time. …
How to Exit an Oracle Unlimited Licence Agreement (ULA)?
An Oracle ULA or ‘Unlimited Licence Agreement’ can be beneficial to organisations …