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?

How Third-Party Software Support Avoids Evil Licensing Tricks

Megavendors often employ evil tricks to keep customers locked into their maintenance contracts but a 3rd party support provider can help.

“IBM is not your only choice,” claims Gartner Research VP at London Summit

Gartner discusses third party support alternatives as customers fight to contain rising IBM maintenance costs.

Why Third-Party IBM Software Support Just Works

Contrary to what your IBM account manager says, alternative software support provisions just work.

5 Top Tips for Surviving a License Audit

5 top tips for surviving an IBM software license audit . Origina IBM Software Support helps you to understand and prepare for it.