The Rise in Oracle Java Audits: How to gain clarity
Over the past couple of weeks Certero has noticed an alarming increase in Oracles interest in organizations Java estates particularly when organizations are looking to purchase additional subscriptions. In 2019 Oracle announced it would begin charging commercial users of Java under a subscription-based licensing model for versions post April 16th 2019. After this change all […]
Using the Oracle EBS 12.1 End of Support to Drive Down Costs
With Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) 12.1 moving to “sustaining” support in January 2022, are you considering a migration to EBS 12.2 in order to keep pace with security patches and updates? Oracle EBS 12.1 Support Timelines Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) 12.1 has been in Premier Support since May 2009 but from January 1, 2022 it […]
Our Guide to Tackling Digital Transformation Roadblocks
The majority of businesses are either thinking about or already doing, digital transformation – as it allows them to effectively adapt to a rapidly changing environment. And whilst this can have an abundance of benefits, it also presents several unique challenges. Now, if your organization has begun to invest in digital transformation, or is thinking of […]
A SAM Consultant’s Story: Audit Pressure & the Human Cost
In this third instalment of the series, we speak with members of Certero’s in-house SAM services team about an often-over-looked impact that software vendor audits can have on the individuals working within IT. Specifically, those who have to respond and navigate through the audit process, often on-top of an already pressing ‘day job’. Responsible businesses […]
ITAM & SAM Cost-Cutting & The Great Balancing Act
CIOs and senior executives know all too well that cutting costs across IT is a fine line, sometimes a proverbial knife-edge between saving money immediately in the short-term, balanced against the risks of having the worst-case scenario happen and a much larger risks hit you when you’re least prepared; the Cyber-attacks, the major software vendor […]
A Consultant’s Story: Knowing Your Weaknesses
Though maybe best known as an innovator and developer of ground-breaking IT Asset Management and SAM solutions, Certero has always retained a global network of in-house SAM and licensing experts, who deliver Certero’s broad scope of independent SAM and ITAM services. A pioneer of what we call the ‘Technology-Led Services’ approach, Certero’s consultancy team have […]
Risk & Reward: Digital Transformation’s Impact on Cybersecurity
In recent years, digital transformation has become a priority for almost every organization when considering digital strategies, product development and everyday working processes. Budgets have poured into the latest technological advancements, dedicated IT staff have been recruited to manage new systems and consumer demand has continued to grow throughout it all. So it comes as […]
Does Digital Transformation End?
The term ‘Digital Transformation’ has been thrown around time and time again by businesses across the globe, yet, more often than not, it’s misused. Many assume that the phrase is used to label the transition of manual, physical tasks to efficient, digital practices – and whilst this may well make up a minor part of […]
A Consultant’s Story: No Tool Can Do It All
Though maybe best known as an innovator and developer of ground-breaking IT Asset Management and SAM solutions, Certero has always retained a global network of in-house SAM and licensing experts, who deliver Certero’s broad scope of independent SAM and ITAM services.A pioneer of what we call the ‘Technology-Led Services’ approach, Certero’s vendor specialist consultancy team […]
From Script to Solutions – The Story of an Oracle Licensing Expert & Technology-led Services
About Hazel Hazel Hopes, Oracle Licensing Lead for Certero, has worked in tech for over 20 years and focused specifically on Oracle Licensing for nearly 10 of those, helping businesses to understand and control licensing risks and derive maximum value from their investments. Here she explains how the methodology of a consultant’s role has evolved […]
