How to Go Through Your Software Contracts Before a Negotiation You’ve been handed a software contract in the wake of a negotiation with your software vendor, and it’s an inch thick with tiny font and a lot of words you’ll need…
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…
What to Expect from Oracle Contract Renewals
2020 has so far been quite the cruel mistress and, although software companies have been relatively spared when compared to other industries, that hasn’t stopped Oracle from being dealt a heavy blow, as detailed in their Q4 report for 2020. Traditionally,…
The Invisible Risk of Oracle VirtualBox
Is there a way a free piece of software downloaded off the Internet can cost your company potentially huge auditing fines? Oracle VirtualBox is one such seemingly benign application that can prove a major liability for your company. Oracle VirtualBox acts…
Working From Home? Will Your Microsoft License Allow It?
Your Microsoft License and You: How Your Microsoft Licenses Can Complicate Working from Home With the COVID-19 pandemic shaking the foundation of our global community, companies find themselves in a position where they must either find ways to get their employees…
EA vs CSP: Microsoft Enterprise Agreement vs Cloud Solution Provider
Is the CSP the New EA? Wondering what the difference between an EA and the CSP program is, as well as the advantages and disadvantages? Well, that’s what MetrixData 360 is here for. The traditional EA comes with many advantages, mainly…
How Will VMware License Changes Affect Your Software Spending?
Changes to VMware’s Pricing VMware has announced that effective April 2, 2020, new license changes will be applied to their customers’ Central Processing Units (CPU), but what exactly does that mean for you and your company’s software budget? At MetrixData360, we…
IBM ILMT: Everything You Need to Know
What are some of the benefits of IBM ILMT licensing metric tool? We’ll examine whether or not IBM’s ILMT is effective for your company.
Changes to Microsoft SA Benefits: Do They Impact You? (VIDEO)
Software Assurance Benefits are free benefits received for purchases of Microsoft Licenses with Software Assurance (SA). 24×7 Problem Resolution Support, Training Vouchers and Deployment Services have all been impacted. These changes announced by Microsoft in September 2019 may have a financial impact to you.