Death, Taxes and Software Audits

IBM software audits are inevitable. Eventually a Big Blue bean counter will arrive on site to count your licenses. Be prepared!

4 Ways to Fail an IBM Software Audit

Failing an IBM software audit is incredibly easy as any SAM knows. To avoid future problems it helps to understand the most common reasons for failure. Read our blog to learn more.

Does Third-Party Support Increase the Risk of an Audit?

Dropping IBM support may save a lot of money but will it trigger an IBM audit that costs even more? Read our blog to learn more

Three Ways a Lack of Software Contract Transparency Costs Your Business

IBM software contracts are designed to be hard to understand and they could be costing your business a fortune

Are We About to See More IBM Software Licenses Being Challenged?

OEMs like IBM are using ambiguous contracts to gouge their customers – but is the worm about to turn?

Post-Warranty Software Rights – Do You Know What They Are?

Knowing your software rights is crucial to surviving an IBM audit – and to planning your future software strategy

Does IBM’s Business Model Even Leave Space for Its Software Clients Anymore?

HCL Technologies has spent nearly $1bn licensing IBM software IP, but why? And what does it mean for you?

Navigating the M&A Minefield With Third-Party IBM Support

In the Era of Big Data, Everything Matters – Including IBM Legacy Support

When business agility, data transformation and quality of customer service rely on speed, you need a support partner who can respond quickly.

Origina Earns Approval from Global Industry Analysts

Delighted to hear Forrester name check our benefits, highlighting our savings of up to 50% on OEM contracts.

Why Can’t IBM Deliver the Service Software Customers Expect?

When customers first contact Origina, most are concerned they are not getting value for money spent on official IBM support contracts.

The 6 Best Practice Pillars of a SAM Guru

So, what are these pillars, and what do they mean?