THE ORIGINA BLOG

What is IBM® Passport Advantage?

What is IBM® Passport Advantage?

IBM Passport Advantage (PA) and Passport Advantage Express (PAE or PAX) are the primary programs for managing IBM software entitlements and support. While they promise simplicity, they can create hidden risks if you don’t fully understand how pricing bands, renewals, and compliance obligations work.

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 Breaking Free From the 90/10 Model: How to Invest More in Digital Transformation

 Breaking Free From the 90/10 Model: How to Invest More in Digital Transformation

Discover three practical strategies to jumpstart cost optimization, potentially saving 30% to 50% in your IT support budget.

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Software Maintenance Cost Reduction Strategies for Procurement and Operations

Software Maintenance Cost Reduction Strategies for Procurement and Operations

Learn how the right expertise can help you optimize your IBM® software, unlocking strategies and benefits that go beyond the typical OEM upgrade tactics.

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Retail Technology Trends: Turning Middleware Into a Competitive Strength

Retail Technology Trends: Turning Middleware Into a Competitive Strength

It turns out retailers can have it all — innovation, comfortable software budgets, and optimized legacy software — if they bring the right partners to the table.

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3 Things to Look for When Choosing a Software Maintenance and Support Services Provider

3 Things to Look for When Choosing a Software Maintenance and Support Services Provider

Unhappy with your software maintenance and support? Consider these three points before switching.

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Can You Afford to Go Naked? Why Your Company Needs Software Support Services

Can You Afford to Go Naked? Why Your Company Needs Software Support Services

Is going without software support the right move for your on-premises software? In almost all cases, the answer is no. Here’s how independent software maintenance can save businesses from going naked.

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What Tech Leaders Can Learn from JCPenney’s Innovative Approach to Retail Software Maintenance

What Tech Leaders Can Learn from JCPenney’s Innovative Approach to Retail Software Maintenance

From major support cost savings to $0 audit findings, there’s a lot for retailers to like about independent software maintenance. Get the story behind JCPenney’s substantial technology win, powered by Origina.

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How Broadcom’s VMware Price Hike Could Affect Your Business: Lessons from AT&T’s Lawsuit

How Broadcom’s VMware Price Hike Could Affect Your Business: Lessons from AT&T’s Lawsuit

AT&T’s lawsuit against VMware by Broadcom mirrors complaints many companies have raised since the merger. Here’s how to plan for a potential price increase before it becomes an issue.

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Origina VMware Support Delivers Crucial Solutions in Uncertain Times

Origina VMware Support Delivers Crucial Solutions in Uncertain Times

Our VMware maintenance and support program alleviates the need to transition to Broadcom's pricey new cloud-based bundles. You can keep your VMware products for as long as you want and take back control of your company's virtualization plans.

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Exploring VMware Alternatives: Three Questions To Ask

Exploring VMware Alternatives: Three Questions To Ask

Exploring VMware alternatives? Make sure your strategy is optimized before finalizing your decisions.

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Moving Away from VMware? Keep Your Options Open

Moving Away from VMware? Keep Your Options Open

Moving away from VMware? Keep your perpetual licenses without losing support while you explore options beyond VMware that take time to plan and implement.

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VMware Perpetual License Support: Advice for Your Post-Broadcom Strategy

VMware Perpetual License Support: Advice for Your Post-Broadcom Strategy

Maintaining VMware perpetual license support doesn’t need to be an exhausting experience. See why a hybrid approach to support is the smart choice for transitioning businesses.

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