SAP, IBM, Adobe & More
Beyond Microsoft, Oracle and VMware, most estates carry licenses from SAP, IBM, Adobe, Citrix and other enterprise publishers, each with its own metric and audit practice. Articles here cover SAP named users and indirect access, IBM sub-capacity licensing and the License Metric Tool, Adobe named-user plans and reharvesting, Citrix subscription changes, and license terms from other vendors. Use this archive when the publisher in question has no archive of its own.
Adobe Named-User Seats: Reharvesting Before the VIP Anniversary
Adobe named-user seats can move between people at any time, but the quantity you pay for changes once a year,…
LICENSEWARE Partners with Lighthouse B to Extend Atlassian ITSM with Software Asset Management
Lighthouse B, a Certified Atlassian Solution Partner, is extending its Atlassian ITSM practice through a new partnership with LICENSEWARE, bringing…
SAP Support Commitments Change Leave-and-Return Cost
EC case AT.40823 binds SAP’s on-prem support rules for ten years. Reinstatement is gone. Back-maintenance is capped. The 2027 ECC clock did not move.
Why ServiceNow AI Packaging Changes the Buying Question
ServiceNow put AI in every product and a three-tier package on the price list. Seats still drive the bill. What SAM should lock before the next renewal.
SAP ECC Conversion Before 2027 Is a License Position, Not a Slide
SAP still booked €10.5 billion in software support in 2025. Gartner put 39% of ECC customers on S/4HANA. What SAM teams must recast before 2027.
Why Adobe Cancellation Fees Are Not Your Exit Cost
UK CMA opened a consumer probe into Adobe early-termination fees. No finding yet. What SAM should lock in on Creative Cloud and VIP Marketplace paper.
What SAM Should Lock Before a Salesforce AELA Renewal
Gartner says Salesforce AELAs may convert to defined quantity at renewal. Lock exit terms, multipliers, and a usage-to-quantity method in writing.
The End of Ownership: More Software Licensing Upheaval is on the Horizon for SAP Customers
The world of enterprise software is in a state of perpetual flux, but the ground…
Adobe Licensing & Pricing Changes: Comprehensive Analysis of 2025 Updates
Adobe has announced significant changes to its Creative Cloud licensing and pricing structure, effective June…
Adobe Retires VIP Commercial Program: Transition to VIP Marketplace by May 31, 2025
Adobe has officially announced the retirement of its Value Incentive Plan (VIP) for commercial segment…
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…
Introducing Adobe Deployment Manager – Simplify Your Adobe Licensing 🎨📄
Managing Adobe licenses has always been a complex and time-consuming challenge for organizations. From tracking…
Licensing Q&A: What is IBM Passport Advantage?
IBM Passport Advantage is a software licensing program offered by IBM. It provides customers with…
IBM Passport Advantage Agreement (IPAA) Version 11: What You Need to Know
IBM has just published the latest version of its Passport Advantage Agreement (IPAA) – version…