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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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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New Features Enhance Cybersecurity Vulnerability Advisory Portal 2.0

New Features Enhance Cybersecurity Vulnerability Advisory Portal 2.0

Cybersecurity is the number one risk to all industries. Read how the newest enhancements to Origina’s Vulnerability Advisory Portal 2.0 can help you in the battle against cyberthreats.

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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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HCL® Digital Experience 8.5 and 9.0 End of Support: Avoid the Term Licensing Trap

HCL® Digital Experience 8.5 and 9.0 End of Support: Avoid the Term Licensing Trap

You don’t have to move your HCL® Digital Experience to 9.5 to keep your software supported, secured, and maintained. See a different take on the EOS and term licensing changes here.

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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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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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Enterprise Software Trends to Watch in 2024

Enterprise Software Trends to Watch in 2024

Your legacy software has a lot of value left to give in 2024 and beyond. Explore enterprise software trends we expect to see throughout the new year.

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