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    Origina’s Global Independent Experts (GIEs) are a team of highly skilled software engineers and specialists who provide dedicated, proactive support to organizations worldwide. With decades of experience in IT ecosystems, our experts ensure your software is expertly managed and optimized.

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    Build a smart transition plan for the VMware products you want to move away from. Keep the rest of your perpetually licensed VMware offerings maintained, stable, and secure for as long as your company needs them.

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    Leading Utility Provider’s Modernization Needs Met With Origina Tech Debt Management

    Liberty Mutual Find Freedom From Vendor-Driven Agenda’s With Origina

    Leading U.K. Bank Find Value in Independent VMware Support

     

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    Starting in 1998 as an IBM Business Partner, Origina has evolved into a global leader in independent IT lifecycle management, empowering organizations to optimize their software ecosystems and reduce technical debt.

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CIO Talk: IT Cost Optimization Strategies to Drive Savings and Accelerate Digital Transformation

Up to 90% of IT budgets are spent on ‘keeping the lights on’, while 10% is made available for business transformation and digital innovation. How can IT leaders fund new initiatives to drive competitive advantages? Join Hari Candadai, SVP, Strategic Alliances and Analyst Relations at Origina to learn more.

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Above the Law Series: IBM Software Agreements

The world of IBM licenses, maintenance and support agreements is a dense and seemingly impenetrable jungle. Guy Tritton, General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer at Origina will use his legal machete to clear path for your enterprise.

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Breaking Free: TPMs, Software Licenses and the ‘Right to Repair’

There has been considerable debate about legal protection of TPMs and the challenges of the right to repair under competition and copyright law. And the debate has moved into a direction that benefits enterprises like yours.

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Cybersecurity: Know Thyself and Win the Battle

Cybersecurity: know thyself and win the battle Sun Tzu famously said: “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the results

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It’s About Context: How to Leverage IT for Your Security

It’s about context: How to leverage it for your security Contextual Security is a pro-active approach to high value risk mitigation – reducing the likelihood

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Life After OEM: Business Benefits of Third-Party Software Maintenance

Exclusive: Panel Discussion on Business Benefits of Third-Party Software Maintenance Learn about the business benefits of third-party software maintenance in our panel discussion featuring Duncan

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2021 Outlook: Fund Innovation Without Impacting IT Operations

2021 Outlook: Fund Innovation Without Impacting IT Operations Businesses faced difficult spending decisions in 2020. Start 2021 off on the right foot with insights on

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How Origina Protects IBM Passport Advantage Software From Security Risks

How Origina Protects IBM Passport Advantage Software From Security Risks Dr. Christian Folini, Co-Lead of the ModSecurity Core Rule Set Project, joins Rowan O’Donoghue, Co-Founder

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Latest Trends on Middleware Support in the Retail Sector

Latest Trends on Middleware Support in the Retail Sector Learn how the latest trends on middleware support in the retail sector should dictate spend and

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Vendor Negotiations and Minimizing Software Costs

Vendor Negotiations and Minimizing Software Costs Learn from Forrester Research’s Mark Bartrick on how companies can maximize their leverage in vendor negotiations and minimize IBM

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Stop the Block – How to get complete stakeholder buy-in

Stop The Block: How to Get Complete Stakeholder Buy-In Unlock the secret to getting key decision-makers on board with the switch to third-party software support

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Top 10 tips to get a better result from an IBM Audit

Top 10 Tips To Get a Better Result From an IBM Audit Watch our webinar for actionable advice on preparing your company for an IBM

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