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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.

For Forbes Technology Council, Tomás O’Leary looks at the cost of treating technology as something to be endlessly rented rather than strategically owned. He outlines practical steps leaders can take to break free from dependency-driven models and rebuild autonomy, flexibility, and confidence in their technology decisions.

Rather than cloud or AI, Rowan O’Donoghue argues that the software industry’s most enduring invention has been the forced upgrade cycle. In his Forbes Technology Council article, he examines how this model has constrained enterprise choice for decades — and why IT leaders are increasingly questioning vendor-driven roadmaps in favor of more deliberate, value-led strategies.

Growing complexity and operational constraints are prompting organizations to reassess how they manage vulnerability exposure and adopt more contextual, risk-aware approaches to resilience.

This Gartner research presents considerations relevant to organizations facing complex vulnerability exposure challenges, and we believe it can prompt useful evaluation of how remediation efforts align with system stability, threat conditions, and cross-team collaboration.

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.

A leading utility company’s journey to maximize their potential eventually, and inevitably, led them to Origina. Origina’s expertise in optimizing existing software environments to free up business to invest in innovation and growth immediately stood out as the perfect fit for their needs.

Speaking to HSJ, Tomás O’Leary examines the structural forces that leave public sector organizations beholden to large technology suppliers. He argues that without stronger regulation of enterprise pricing and clearer accountability, vendor dependency will continue to undermine innovation, choice, and value for money across the health system.

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.