Realizing the Value of SAM in a World of ABIT
“ABIT: Anyone But IT”. In a world already saturated with acronyms, this is one that you might not have come across before as a SAM or ITAM stakeholder. But it’s one that your technology vendors know only too-well. In fact, they created it. It’s now their core sales methodology. Anyone But IT is now the […]
Oracle License Management – An Introduction to SAM and ITAM
John Mattinson, Operations Director, CerteroOriginally posted in November 2016, revised in November 2019. An introduction to Oracle License Management and Optimization If you use Oracle Databases, Middleware and applications like E-Business Suite then the chances are that you use a lot of it and you spend a lot of money on it. Like any large […]
Data Center Software Asset Management – Six Tips for Success
Kevin Barnes, Consultant, Certero Originally posted in October 2017, revised in November 2019. Poor data center software asset management can cost organizations millions of dollars each year. 80% of software spend now takes place within the data center, so the need to manage and optimize license spend here is critical. However, the complexities of vendor […]
Hardware and Software Asset Management: Securing Stakeholder and Sponsor Buy-In for Your ITAM and SAM Program
Robin Cronan, Marketing Director, Certero The modern world is one of increasing technological complexity, pushing Hardware and Software Asset Management teams to the limit in controlling and optimizing ever-expanding and diversifying IT ecosystems. The rise of Cloud First strategies add another dimension to these growing challenges, presenting immediate threats of Cloud Sprawl, Shadow IT and Bill […]
SAM Basics: What is an Effective License Position?
John Mattinson, Operations Director, Certero If you’re new to Software Asset Management then you’ve probably heard of something called an Effective License Position but might not know what it is. Fear not, our quick introduction will put you in the know in no time. An Effective License Position (often referred to as just an ‘ELP’) […]
MDM Solution: Agent or Agent-Less Management for Your Mobile Devices?
David Graham, Principal Consultant, Certero Originally posted in May 2016, revised in November 2019. What is an MDM Solution and what are the benefits of agent vs agent-less deployment? The number of mobile devices within organizations continues to grow year-on-year. Such a development means that organizations need MDM solutions to manage these devices, leading to […]
Microsoft SQL Server Fail-Over Enhancements Benefits Customers with High Availability and Disaster Recovery Instances
Dan Whitefield, Consultant, Certero Microsoft recently announced a change that, if you have the right access to the right insight about your SQL estate, could potentially save you a lot of money. But only if you have the right data! As of November 1st 2019, Microsoft product terms introduced a difference to how fail-over instances […]
Trick or Treat! Don’t build a SAM Frankenstack this Halloween!
Matt Fisher, Chief Marketing Officer, Certero Don’t build a SAM Frankenstack this Halloween! Let’s face it, Dr Frankestein’s experiment wasn’t exactly an unqualified success. Yes, he managed to create a living breathing thing by stitching together an assortment of limbs and other body parts. He somehow got blood flowing and managed to spark the ‘borrowed’ […]
Microsoft BYOL Licensing Change Affects Customers with Dedicated Hosting But No Software Assurance
Dan Whitefield, Technical Consultant, Certero Microsoft recently enacted a cloud licensing change that is going to potentially cost some customers a lot of money. As of October 1st, 2019 Windows licenses acquired without Software Assurance and License Mobility rights can no longer be deployed on services offered by ‘listed’ public cloud providers such as Amazon […]
Understanding a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement True-up
What is a Microsoft True Up? If you are a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA) customer you will probably already appreciate the advantages it gives you with regard to licensing flexibility when you deploy new hardware and software. But, as it is a trust-based contract, it requires certain commitments and due diligence at your end to ensure that […]
