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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5 Steps to Better IBM Software ELAs

5 Steps to Better IBM Software ELAs

IBM enterprise license agreements (ELAs) are known for being difficult to navigate. Read about some ways to avoid vendor lock-in and get the most support for your software estate.

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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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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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Top 3 Triggers for IBM Software License Audits

Top 3 Triggers for IBM Software License Audits

Any company that has purchased IBM software licenses will likely be audited at some point. Here are the top three scenarios that can trigger an audit.

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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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Maximo 7.6.1 EOS: What Your Company Should Know

Maximo 7.6.1 EOS: What Your Company Should Know

IBM® Maximo version 7.6.1.x will move to end of support status in 2024. Keep the software you have instead of making unnecessary upgrades.

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Cognos EOS Alternatives: Keep Your Current Software in Place with Independent Support

Cognos EOS Alternatives: Keep Your Current Software in Place with Independent Support

Moving away from Cognos because of EOS worries? Instead of digging for alternatives, check out a path that can keep your current software enhanced, supported, and secure for years to come.

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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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Examining the Risks of Running Unsupported Software

Examining the Risks of Running Unsupported Software

The legacy software in your estate has a lot of life left to give if you take steps to secure it. And there are almost always steps you can take to harden the estate.

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