Don’t look at Z mainframes as just technical debt. Optimizing these workhorse systems can result in better software support and extended value.
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True digital sovereignty needs more than just data residency discussions or local data centres. Digital sovereignty is about control, capability, and the genuine independence to maintain and support your own stack in all dignity, without asking someone else for permission.
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IBM DB2 remains a vital piece of software for so many businesses as it is used to store, manage, and retrieve structured data for organizations' critical applications. Learn more about how you can keep this required resource remaining reliable in our DB2 licensing blog.
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Software support renewals are a decision point, not a formality. From cost and risk to fit with your environment, renewal is the moment to ask whether OEM software support is still delivering value — or simply the default.
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Growing complexity and operational constraints are prompting organizations to reassess how they manage vulnerability exposure and adopt more contextual, risk-aware approaches to resilience.
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Software audits can be time-consuming and difficult, but a better understanding of your existing IT environment can be the catalyst to some serious cost-savings for your business. It can feel like you’re faced with only two paths, both of which have some serious drawbacks, but thankfully there is a third path that can lead you to true progress.
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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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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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Discover three practical strategies to jumpstart cost optimization, potentially saving 30% to 50% in your IT support budget.
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Unhappy with your software maintenance and support? Consider these three points before switching.
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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 would you do with four hours to pick a preeminent software expert’s brain? Origina customers get that opportunity each quarter. Here’s how to make the most of this unique service.
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