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Software asset management

Software Acquisition – how can it go wrong?

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Microsoft licensing update – Secure productive enterprise offer

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The Evolution of SAM

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Common Oracle Software Licensing Issues – Part II

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Common Oracle Software Licensing Issues – Part I

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Implementing Software Asset Management to Reduce Costs

How can Software Asset Management (SAM) help to reduce IT costs? Can …

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Don’t Play Russian Roulette with Indirect Access Licensing

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Software License Optimization – Going Beyond Compliance

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Do you understand the Risks of using software?

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Leveraging your Microsoft SCCM investment

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Adobe audits are stopping – What happens to SAM?

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Creating a SAP Effective License Position (ELP)

How do you create a SAP Effective License Position (ELP)? Many organizations …

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The Challenges of SAP Licensing

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Understanding the SAP Software Environment

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BSA Continues Push against Illegal Software in Australia

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Is Being SAM Tool-agnostic a Good Thing?

Are SAM tool-agnostic consultants who believe in doing everything manually actually a …

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Software Optimization: The Way to Cut Software Spending

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