THE ORIGINA BLOG

Digital Sovereignty: The Emperor Has Clothes, But They Cannot Be Washed

Digital Sovereignty: The Emperor Has Clothes, But They Cannot Be Washed

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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VMware In Review: 5 Key Learnings To Help Your Business 

VMware In Review: 5 Key Learnings To Help Your Business 

Since Origina took on the challenge of changing the way the industry saw VMware software, our offering has gone from strength to strength. Now a market-leading VMware support provider, we wanted to share some of the amazing learnings we’ve seen along our journey.

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When Quiet Systems Become the Biggest Security Risks

When Quiet Systems Become the Biggest Security Risks

Origina’s Ben Lipczynski recently appeared on the cybercrime podcast the CISO Signal to discuss the 2020 Accellion data breach. He discussed cybersecurity vulnerabilities, damage limitation, and effective recovery plans.

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How UK Departments Are Cutting IBM and VMware Costs Without Disruption in 2026

How UK Departments Are Cutting IBM and VMware Costs Without Disruption in 2026

Carefully curated budgets, long standing reputations and hard-earned trust can all unravel quickly when your software support does not align with goals and operational needs. The pressure associated with the public sector can often lead to departments rushing into needless vendor-driven changes, however, maintaining your existing IT environment can often be the key to avoiding issues and unlocking innovation. 

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Don’t Let DB2 Licensing Issues Derail Your Business Momentum

Don’t Let DB2 Licensing Issues Derail Your Business Momentum

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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End of Support: How Vendor EoS Might Affect Your Business in 2026 

End of Support: How Vendor EoS Might Affect Your Business in 2026 

An untimely upgrade can cost your business more than support costs; it can also lead to lost revenue from downtime driven by unnecessary change. It is vital to stay aware of upcoming end of support dates so you can assess your software, consider your options before it’s too late, and plan your software roadmap accordingly. 

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Origina: The Certified Cybersecurity Experts

Origina: The Certified Cybersecurity Experts

Origina has invested heavily in our own security, policies, processes and procedures, to ensure that all customer information is safe and secure and we do not increase customer risk holdings. We’re delighted that our continued diligence has paid off with the achievement of our Cyber Essentials Plus certification.

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The VxRail Problem: What Happens When Your HCI Provider Walks Away? 

The VxRail Problem: What Happens When Your HCI Provider Walks Away? 

At Origina we see the challenge for VxRail customers - going from a totally integrated hardware and software stack, wrapped in predictability and stability to complete uncertainty. These customers have a lot of difficult and expensive decisions to make regarding how they might run their mission critical applications, on top of the VxRail technology powered by VMware software, in future. 

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Renew or Replace: How to Decide Whether OEM Software Support Is Still Worth It

Renew or Replace: How to Decide Whether OEM Software Support Is Still Worth It

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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Rethinking Vulnerability Exposure: Why Leaders Are Looking Beyond Patch Velocity

Rethinking Vulnerability Exposure: Why Leaders Are Looking Beyond Patch Velocity

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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Your Vendor Risk Checklist: What to Assess When Deciding on Software Support

Your Vendor Risk Checklist: What to Assess When Deciding on Software Support

Choosing the right software maintenance and support model can be complex. With independent options like Origina, enterprises can extend system lifespan, reduce unnecessary change, and make informed decisions that fit their needs.

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The Future of Independent Support: How Origina Are Rewriting the Rules of IT Dependence

The Future of Independent Support: How Origina Are Rewriting the Rules of IT Dependence

With such an ever-shifting landscape, the future of software maintenance and support can be a tricky destination to pin down at times but, regardless, how you get there should be up to you. At Origina, we believe that each step on the journey should make sense for your business specifically. 

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