Licenseware @ Oracle Cloud World Tour 🇬🇧 London

Yesterday marked a fantastic day at Oracle Cloud World Tour London! It’s incredible how far we’ve come—just a few years ago, I attended this very event to introduce Licenseware to potential sponsors. Fast forward to today, many of those sponsors have become our valued clients and partners. Moments like these remind me of why we…

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Oracle ULA vs. PULA: Flexibility or Long-term Stability

Oracle licensing models significantly influence IT strategies, budgets, and operational flexibility. Understanding the distinctions between Oracle’s Unlimited License Agreement (ULA) and Perpetual Unlimited License Agreement (PULA) is essential for optimizing your organization’s licensing approach. Oracle ULA: Flexibility for Growth An Oracle ULA typically spans 2–3 years, granting unlimited deployment rights for specified Oracle products within…

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SAM Tools Market Research

Introduction Software Asset Management (SAM) tools help organizations track and optimize software licenses, usage, and compliance throughout the software lifecycle. These solutions enable firms to reduce costs by eliminating unused licenses, ensure compliance with complex vendor agreements, and prepare for software audits. With enterprises spending billions on software annually, effective SAM has become critical – Gartner estimates that up…

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Navigating Oracle Java Licensing: Are You Making Costly Mistakes?

Recent revelations from government audits, such as those at HUD, posted by @DOGE demonstrate how easy it is to overspend on Oracle Java licenses. HUD’s audit found that out of 10,000 Java licenses, only 400 were actively used, a clear example of licensing inefficiency. A common misconception in the industry: Oracle Java licensing no longer…

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W12 SAM & ITAM Jobs | #ITAMjobs

Hi everyone, Here are this week’s SAM & ITAM career opportunities. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting, there’s something for everyone. If you’re trying to fill some positions or looking for your dream job in the industry, hit that follow button or slide into our DMs for more updates like this. Job opportunities Company Name…

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Introducing NEO – Your Free AI-Powered Licensing Chatbot

We have some BIG NEWS! 🎉 NEO, our Gen AI licensing chatbot, is now officially available to everyone. And it’s completely FREE of charge! What is NEO? NEO is an AI-powered chatbot designed to simplify software licensing. Built using advanced natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning, NEO can:✅ Answer complex licensing queries instantly✅ Provide…

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W11 SAM & ITAM Jobs | #ITAMjobs

Hi everyone, Here are this week’s SAM & ITAM career opportunities. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting, there’s something for everyone. If you’re trying to fill some positions or looking for your dream job in the industry, hit that follow button or slide into our DMs for more updates like this. Job opportunities Company Name…

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Introducing the ITAM Maturity Assessment – Built with the Industry Leaders

Understanding and improving your IT Asset Management (ITAM) maturity just got easier. We’re excited to introduce the ITAM Maturity Assessment, developed in collaboration with industry experts Kylie Fowler and Rory Canavan from ITAM Accelerate, and David Foxen from SAM Beast Consulting. Why ITAM Maturity Matters Effective ITAM practices enable organizations to optimize costs, maintain compliance,…

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W10 SAM & ITAM Jobs | #ITAMjobs

Hi everyone, Here are this week’s SAM & ITAM career opportunities. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting, there’s something for everyone. If you’re trying to fill some positions or looking for your dream job in the industry, hit that follow button or slide into our DMs for more updates like this. Job opportunities Company Name…

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W9 SAM & ITAM Jobs | #ITAMjobs

Hi everyone, Here are this week’s SAM & ITAM career opportunities. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting, there’s something for everyone. If you’re trying to fill some positions or looking for your dream job in the industry, hit that follow button or slide into our DMs for more updates like this. Job opportunities Company Name…

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Est. global distribution of ITAM, SAM, Software Licensing, and Licensing Auditor professionals

🌎 North America Metric Estimate ITAM Professionals ~100,000 SAM Professionals ~75,000 Software Licensing Professionals ~50,000 Software Licensing Auditors ~12,000 Primary Sources – IAITAM membership data 🌍 Europe Metric Estimate ITAM Professionals ~60,000 SAM Professionals ~45,000 Software Licensing Professionals ~30,000 Software Licensing Auditors ~10,000 Primary Sources – ITAM Forum EU and other regional associations 🌏 Asia-Pacific…

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W8 SAM & ITAM Jobs | #ITAMjobs

Hi everyone, Here are this week’s SAM & ITAM career opportunities. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting, there’s something for everyone. If you’re trying to fill some positions or looking for your dream job in the industry, hit that follow button or slide into our DMs for more updates like this. Job opportunities Company Name…

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Software Audit Trends 2023–2024

Software vendors often conduct license compliance audits of their customers to identify unlicensed usage and drive revenue through back-license fees or new sales. In 2023–2024, audit activity remains high – in fact surveys show it has increased significantly – and certain vendors are notorious for aggressive auditing practices. Below we present recent data on audit-related revenue and customer audit…

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Navigating Oracle EBS Licensing in 2025: Key Insights for IT Leaders

Introduction Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) continues to be a mission-critical system for thousands of organizations worldwide in 2025. However, the licensing landscape for this powerful enterprise solution has grown increasingly complex, presenting both challenges and strategic opportunities for IT leaders, procurement specialists, and financial officers. Understanding Oracle’s licensing models isn’t merely a technical exercise; it’s…

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W7 SAM & ITAM Jobs | #ITAMjobs

Hi everyone, Here are this week’s SAM & ITAM career opportunities. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting, there’s something for everyone. If you’re trying to fill some positions or looking for your dream job in the industry, hit that follow button or slide into our DMs for more updates like this. Job opportunities Company Location…

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Community Case Study: Saving $1M in Atlassian Cost

The Problem: Atlassian Jira and Confluence licenses are consumed when a user has an Active Account and Application Access. The usual method to save costs is deactivating inactive users, but this makes their past work unsearchable, degrading the user experience. Timothy Ryner found a smarter way: keeping accounts active but removing Application Access, making users searchable without occupying a license.…

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ITAM, SAM, SLC Job market insights 2024

Another year has passed, and SAM & ITAM jobs still haven’t been automated by AI 😆 Over the past year, I’ve shared over 800 job opportunities via my weekly job post for SAM & ITAM roles. I’m pleased to have Shaun by my side this year to accelerate our community efforts. He’ll take the front seat while…

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Licenseware Featured in Gartner’s Market Guide for SAM Tools

We’re humbled and excited to be included in Gartner’s latest Market Guide for Software Asset Management (SAM) Tools! 💙 Why This Recognition Matters Gartner’s Market Guide provides an in-depth analysis of the evolving SAM landscape, helping organizations navigate the complex world of software licensing, compliance, and cost optimization. Being featured highlights Licenseware’s commitment to providing…

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Welcoming Shaun Ashbury to Licenseware! 🚀

We’re thrilled to announce an amazing new addition to the Licenseware team—Shaun Ashbury! 🎉 A Recognized Leader in ITAM Talent & Solutions For over a decade, Shaun has been a driving force in the IT Asset Management (ITAM) industry, helping organizations and service providers connect with the right talent to tackle complex ITAM challenges. His…

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A New Chapter for Licenseware: Welcoming Our New CTO

We are thrilled to announce a pivotal change in our leadership team as we enter the next phase of growth and innovation at Licenseware. Adrian Steps Up as CTO & Co-Founder Effective today, Adrian, our talented Lead Data Engineer, will take on the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Co-Founder. Over the past three…

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