Most of the licensing work I see this year goes to the big names: Microsoft renewals, Broadcom’s VMware bundles, Oracle Java and database exposure. Every IT and procurement team already watches those. What worries me is what those teams miss while…
Optimization Begins With Data That Can Withstand Scrutiny.
Written by Sharon Idaraji, SAM Specialist/Consultant at MetrixData 360. When I step into an Enterprise License Program optimization, I start by examining the quality of the data. Before we discuss modeled reductions or projected savings, I want to understand coverage, gaps,…
Adobe Licensing Risk Is No Longer Static.
Adobe licensing risk is no longer static. High-water-mark usage changes the cost and audit-exposure model. Adobe environments rarely fail loudly. They drift quietly. If your Adobe licensing posture is based on a point-in-time snapshot, you’re operating with an outdated risk model. What changed? Adobe…
New SQL Server Licensing Explained
SQL Servers are the most complicated, most expensive, and most critical element of an organization’s software infrastructure and it can be confusing to think about how it works, let alone how to license them. It is easy to get overwhelmed and…
How SLIM 360 Slashed Office 365 Costs by $300k.
Optimizing costs for software and cloud contracts is a pressing challenge faced by organizations worldwide. Astonishingly, many businesses still need to recognize the significant savings that lie untapped within their Office 365 environment. While many businesses have embraced the advantages of…
Migrating SQL Server to the Cloud Like a Pro
Moving your SQL Server to the Cloud, that devilish concoction of riddles and frustration, might be a little harder than anticipated. There is a lot to figure out, such as providers, solutions, and options — so many options. At MetrixData 360,…
