Software Asset Management Vendors

Software vendors are in the market for one reason, profits. To deliver the business outcomes your organisation is trying to achieve, it is important to understand what motivates the vendors you are dealing with. Reporting quarters, sales targets, or future growth within your organisation are all examples of levers you can use when dealing with a vendor. Remember you want to execute a deal on your terms, don't be sold on the extra set of steak knives.

1.     Licence Model Advice – Part One

There are a number of pitfalls in software licensing models, each particular licence model needs to be carefully evaluated to determine whether your organisation can operate efficiently under this licence model without incurring additional financial costs and your business is affected by the licensing limitations. The time to discuss these licensing model changes with the software vendor. To request this article click on the appropriate button for members and non-members.

2.     Licence Model Advice – Part Two

In Part Two we continue to discuss the important elements of licensing models and what you need to pay particular attention to. To request this article click on the appropriate button for members and non-members.