Tricks for your Microsoft EA True Up If you have an Enterprise Agreement (EA) with Microsoft, then you are probably familiar with the EA’s annual True-Up. It’s a straightforward way of condensing a year’s worth of headaches and frustrations around purchasing…
Oracle’s 2020 Q4 Report Is In, Does It Mean An Audit For You?
Oracle released their 2020 Q4 report and it may mean that there are Oracle Audits coming. Software audits can be a living nightmare if you find yourself unprepared, leaving the possibility for things to spiral out of control until the next…
How to Avoid Software Audits
It’s no crime to not enjoy software audits, who would? They’re stressful, unpleasant experiences that can result in crippling audit penalties and the feeling of being powerless when it comes to your own software. Humans naturally want to avoid things that…
Getting Ready for a Microsoft True-Up
Your annual Microsoft true-up is approaching. You’ve used Microsoft products throughout the year and now the anniversary of your purchase is drawing near and it’s time to pay for anything that is net-new or to accommodate for any growth that your company has seen….
Software Audit Risk Assessment Checklist
Below is an excerpt from our Software Audit Risk Checklist, which is available as a free download for subscribers to our newsletter. This is the same checklist that we use in our primary assessment of client environments. Software Audit Risk Checklist…
IBM Software Audit: How to Prepare a Defense and Handle it Like a Pro
IBM Software Audit: How to Prepare a Defense and Handle it Like a Pro An IBM Software Audit can be an utterly grueling experience. While there is no way to completely eliminate your risk of incurring an audit from IBM as…
Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, and Adobe Software Audits at a Glance
Facing an audit from Microsoft, Oracle, Adobe, or IBM? Here’s what you can expect from each vendor’s audit process.
What is a Software Audit: The Fundamentals
When the Software Auditors Come Knocking Software Audits. These two words strike fear into the hearts of many bold businesses. At their worst, software audits can be time-consuming and causing tremendous damage to the relationship with your vendor, leaving you frustrated…
5 Secrets to Prepare for a Software Audit (And Save Money)
Not Sure How to Prepare for a Software Audit? Software costs for most companies are already sky-high, leaving the Finance team frustrated and IT departments stuck trying to stretch their budgets to near impossible lengths. Asking your team to prepare for…
