Despite the financial crisis, Oracle has exceeded expectations. Regardless of its recent positive earnings release - they have predicted a significant slowdown for next quarter in software license sal...
Comments(0) - 09/27/2008 - 100% Relevant
We often get asked by clients, when is a good time to go to an Enterprise Site License versus staying with Server or CPU licenses with Oracle? This answer is complex, as each business is different, bu...
Comments(0) - 09/28/2009 - 100% Relevant
There was a great article by TechTarget’s Senior News Writer Christina Torode yesterday on virtualization licensing terms - Five ways to negotiate software virtualization licensing terms. Enjoy the ...
Comments(0) - 08/26/2009 - 86% Relevant
Have a look at this hilarious take on Microsoft’s licensing policies on virtual machines. I like the use of green M&Ms....
Comments(0) - 09/17/2009 - 86% Relevant
Aside from the disturbing “disguise”, this tongue-in-cheek rant on Microsoft licensing and how the big company is “never wrong” has great entertainment value....
Comments(0) - 09/30/2009 - 86% Relevant
When dealing with a vendor like Oracle, a simple way to get off on the right foot with your licensing agreement is to develop an RFP or a Request for Quotation that outlines your specific business nee...
Comments(0) - 04/30/2008 - 81% Relevant
Work plan? What’s that? Two common questions that you’ll often find whenever companies are dealing with software licensing.
Before entering into any contract with a software vendor it’...
Comments(0) - 04/28/2008 - 81% Relevant
Software Licensing Agreements, be it Oracle, Microsoft or Adobe, can at times read like a foreign language. We thought we would pass along some tips that can help when making a large software purchase...
Comments(0) - 04/24/2008 - 81% Relevant
Here are some quick and helpful tips for software asset management (SAM).
• Set Goals for your company’s SAM
• Take an inventory
• Match Software with Licenses
• Organize licensing docum...
Comments(0) - 07/01/2008 - 81% Relevant