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Why a VMware Support List Is Not a License Position

By Alex Cojocaru | February 9, 2026

A Delaware magistrate kept VMware v. Siemens in the US. Reconcile the support list to entitlement before you claim extended support or refuse an audit.

How to Choose a SAM Tool in 2026: A Buyer’s Guide

By Alex Cojocaru | February 8, 2026

In 2026, selecting a Software Asset Management (SAM) tool is one of the most critical…

Why Oracle Java Still Prices Your Headcount, Not Installs

By Alex Cojocaru | February 8, 2026

Azul’s 2026 survey finds 92% concerned about Oracle Java pricing. The metric is employees, not installs. The number SAM should walk in with.

Digital Sovereignty: A Guide for European Enterprises

By Alex Cojocaru | February 7, 2026

In an era defined by data, the question of who controls that data has become…

How to Build a Winning Business Case for a New SAM Tool

By Alex Cojocaru | February 6, 2026

You know you have a problem. Your software costs are spiraling, you have no real…

How to Pass Your Next Software Audit: A 90-Day Preparation Plan

By Alex Cojocaru | February 5, 2026

For most IT and procurement leaders, the letter from a major software vendor announcing an…

A Deep Dive into NEO’s Red Hat Enterprise Linux Optimization Report

By Alex Cojocaru | February 4, 2026

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is the backbone of modern enterprise IT, prized for its…

A Deep Dive into NEO’s Oracle DB Optimization Report

By Alex Cojocaru | February 3, 2026

Oracle databases are the powerful, reliable workhorses of the enterprise, but they are also a…

The Spreadsheet That Runs Your Multi-Million Dollar Renewal

By Alex Cojocaru | February 1, 2026

Somewhere in your organization, there is a spreadsheet. It is probably named something like Vendor_Renewal_Tracking_v27_final_FINAL.xlsx.…

Why Your VMware CSP Invoice Is Not the Renewal Path

By Alex Cojocaru | January 29, 2026

Broadcom closed the VMware CSP program after 26 January 2026. Coterminous is not a new commitment. Who can still sell, and what SAM should lock.

What SAM Should Lock Before a Salesforce AELA Renewal

By Alex Cojocaru | January 25, 2026

Gartner says Salesforce AELAs may convert to defined quantity at renewal. Lock exit terms, multipliers, and a usage-to-quantity method in writing.

Why the GSA VMware Discount Is Not Your License Position

By Alex Cojocaru | January 20, 2026

GSA’s OneGov deal discounts Tanzu, Avi, and vDefend up to 64% through May 2027. vSphere Foundation is not on the list. A framework is not an entitlement.

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