Renewals & Cost Optimization
Software cost optimization means paying only for the licenses an organization uses and needs. Articles here cover renewal preparation and triage, finding and reharvesting shelfware, rightsizing subscriptions, vendor negotiation, third-party support as an alternative to vendor maintenance, and the second-hand license market. They are written for SAM, procurement and finance teams who need a defensible number before a renewal date or a budget cycle.
Is RHEL Free for Businesses? What Red Hat’s No-Cost Subscriptions Allow
In a move aimed at clearing long-standing confusion and countering the rise of community-driven clones,…
The Price of Freedom: Confronting the Sustainability Crisis in Open Source
The modern digital world, a multi-trillion dollar economy of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and global…
A Victory for Software Ownership: Dutch Agency Wins Landmark Right to Resell Oracle Licenses
A Dutch public procurement agency has won a landmark legal victory against Oracle, securing the…
Microsoft System Center 2022 vs 2025: Features, Licensing, and Pricing Comparison
Microsoft System Center 2025 represents a significant evolution in datacenter management, building upon the solid…
SQL Server 2025 Kept Per Core. The Floor Is Four.
You opened a 2022 versus 2025 comparison URL. Keep it. SQL Server 2025 is the…
Windows Server 2025 Kept Per Core. Sixteen Cores Per Server.
You opened a 2022 versus 2025 comparison URL. Keep it. Windows Server 2025 is the…
Adobe Licensing & Pricing Changes: Comprehensive Analysis of 2025 Updates
Adobe has announced significant changes to its Creative Cloud licensing and pricing structure, effective June…
Software Price Increases Roundup 2024 – 2025
The enterprise software landscape in 2025 has experienced unprecedented price increases that fundamentally challenge traditional…
Strategic Advantage: The Benefits of Locking in Favorable License Terms with Early-Stage Software Companies
Organizations face constant pressure to optimize their software investments while maintaining flexibility and control over…
Improved Service, Less Cost: The Real Benefits of Third-Party Software Maintenance
In the world of enterprise software, there’s a persistent myth that has influenced IT decision-making…
Freedom from Vendor Lock-in: Why Third-Party Support Empowers Your Business
Businesses often find themselves trapped in relationships with software vendors that limit their options and…
Uncovering Hidden Savings: How Third-Party Support Optimizes Your IT Budget
In today’s challenging economic climate, IT leaders are constantly looking for ways to optimize their…
Lessons from US Government Oversight: How Effective Software License Management Protects Your IT Budget
Software licenses represent a significant investment for organizations of all sizes. Yet, as a recent…
Uncovering Hidden Costs: How Poor Microsoft License Management Impacts Your IT Budget
In today’s digital workplace, Microsoft licensing represents a significant investment for organizations of all sizes.…
Upcoming Price Increase and Changes to Microsoft On-Prem Server Licensing
Microsoft has announced significant licensing and pricing changes for its on-premises server products, effective July…
DOGE Bites Oracle: Pentagon’s $280M Oracle HR Software Fiasco Spotlights Need for Smarter Licensing
Behind the Oracle HR Software Debacle The Pentagon has decisively terminated a massive human resources…
VMware’s Official Floor Is 16 Cores Per CPU, Not 72
You landed on this URL because it still says the VMware minimum jumped from 16…
Navigating Oracle Java Licensing: Are You Making Costly Mistakes?
Recent revelations from government audits, such as those at HUD, posted by @DOGE demonstrate how…
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…
Maximize Cost Efficiency with SIM and the Lansweeper + Licenseware Integration
Written by Lansweeper ? original article Is your organization throwing money away? Between unused software licenses,…