THE ORIGINA BLOG

What Software OEMs Don’t Want You To Know About Third-Party Software Support

What Software OEMs Don’t Want You To Know About Third-Party Software Support

Origina General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer Guy Tritton rebuts claims made by HCL against using third-party software maintenance providers.

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4 Issues Blocking Retail Digital Transformation

4 Issues Blocking Retail Digital Transformation

Omnichannel retailers don’t have to get rid of software that works to move forward. These four retail digital transformation strategies can keep your company from needlessly overinvesting in new technology.

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Retail IT Challenges for 2024 (and How to Overcome Them)

Retail IT Challenges for 2024 (and How to Overcome Them)

Discover the four major hurdles every retailer faces when scaling their IT ambitions. Unlock powerful IT strategies and game-changing solutions that can propel every retailer forward.

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Utility Companies: Make the Most of Your O&M Mainframe Software Budget

Utility Companies: Make the Most of Your O&M Mainframe Software Budget

Utility companies are looking for ways to reduce O&M spending without sacrificing innovation. Our webinar, "Revolutionizing Utility IT O&M: Escape IBM's Mainframe Maintenance Maze," offers practical solutions to the challenges utilities are facing and advice on how to exit costly IBM mainframe support. 

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Digital Transformation for Utilities: Don’t Let Software OEM Tactics Deride Your Transformation Plans

Digital Transformation for Utilities: Don’t Let Software OEM Tactics Deride Your Transformation Plans

Your mainframe software can be an asset for digital transformation. For utilities providers, the secret’s in mitigating the business tactics OEM use against you.

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A More Flexible Approach to IBM Software Maintenance

A More Flexible Approach to IBM Software Maintenance

Are you unhappy with your software maintenance and support but skeptical about moving to an independent provider? This blog debunks some of the common misconceptions about partnering with a third-party software maintenance company.

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Software Maintenance Cost Reduction Strategies for Procurement and Operations

Software Maintenance Cost Reduction Strategies for Procurement and Operations

Your IBM® software spend could be significantly lower with the right expertise on call. Discover the strategies and benefits that go beyond the OEM’s upgrade tactics.

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Gartner® Predicts Continued Growth in Third-Party Software Support Market

Gartner® Predicts Continued Growth in Third-Party Software Support Market

In its 2023 market report, Gartner calls third-party software support “a quick win” and outlines the scenarios that could benefit the most from transferring your IT software solutions from megavendor maintenance to companies like Origina.

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Can’t Trust IBM Software Maintenance from a Third Party? Separating Fact from Fiction

Can’t Trust IBM Software Maintenance from a Third Party? Separating Fact from Fiction

Our Co-Founder and CSO Rowan O’Donoghue discusses the common misconceptions and fears about third-party software maintenance for IBM, and how Origina can dispel them.

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Don’t Get Spooked by IBM® Software License Audits: A Checklist for IT Leaders

Don’t Get Spooked by IBM® Software License Audits: A Checklist for IT Leaders

Tips to building a stronger software license audit checklist. Prepare, consider your options, and conquer a challenging audit process.

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CVE-2023-44487: IBM Vulnerability Warning for HTTP/2 Rapid Reset Attack

CVE-2023-44487: IBM Vulnerability Warning for HTTP/2 Rapid Reset Attack

The CVE-2023-44487 security vulnerability can cause Denial of Service on systems using HTTP/2 if exploited. Read more about this latest cyberattack.

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Mainframe Modernization Strategy in the Cloud Repatriation Era

Mainframe Modernization Strategy in the Cloud Repatriation Era

Is your organization rethinking its enterprise cloud strategy? Escape IT uncertainty by making use of the tools you’ve already invested in.

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