I saw a recent article posted on the ITAM Review LinkedIn Discussion Group that indicated TIBCO is suing Bank of America for $300 Million for improper use of their software. This is a perfect example of how almost every company struggles with managing software entitlements. Weekly, I see license agreement addenda that reference the 199x […]
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There are a number of reasons why a company acquires another business (market growth, intellectual property, vertical integration, etc.). Whatever that reason, the difference between a successful acquisition and a costly mistake is in the execution. Management has told you what needs to be done, so all you have to do is get it done. […]
Oracle is often portrayed as the big bully on the block. Difficult to work with, your contacts never remain the same, there are hidden layers of “approvers” for any deal negotiation with your sales representative, and their pricing model is complex and nontransparent. But, don’t forget that Oracle provides powerful tools in terms of database, […]
How does someone begin to develop a vendor management program? If you ask Dell for their “Top Tips for Better IT Vendor Management” they say “Don’t grocery shop when you’re hungry.” Essentially, their premise is the worst time to try and manage your vendor is when you need something from them. I could not disagree more. […]
