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Discover our resources below and take a deep dive into our collection of Blogs, Resources and Case Studies.

Blogs

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    SAM Industry Insights: October 2023

    The Livingstone Group’s monthly industry highlights, compiling news and press releases that may impact your business’s upcoming software renewals and software estates from the month of October 2023.

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    SAM Industry Insights: September 2023

    The Livingstone Group’s monthly industry highlights, compiling news and press releases that may impact your business’s upcoming software renewals and software estates from the month of September 2023.

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    IBM Price Changes are happening - are you ready?

    If IBM features anywhere within your software estate, we’ve got the lowdown on what you need to know now and how to prepare.

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    Livingstone announced as a Leader in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™

    Our position as a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant for SAM Managed Services recognizes our Completeness of Vision and our Ability to Execute on that vision.

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    SAM Industry Insights: August 2023

    The Livingstone Group’s monthly industry highlights, compiling news and press releases that may impact your business’s upcoming software renewals and software estates from the month of August 2023.

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    SAM Industry Insights: July 2023

    The Livingstone Group’s monthly industry highlights, compiling news and press releases that may impact your business’s upcoming software renewals and software estates from the month of July 2023.

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    Key changes to Oracle Java Licensing

    Oracle have published the latest Global Price List for their Java product as of January 23, 2023 – one of the biggest changes to licensing we’ve seen for many years.

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    6 Top Tips: Software Vendor Audits

    Many organizations are taken by surprise when faced with the total cost of a vendor audit. We’ve got six vendor audit tips for before, during and after an audit to prevent unbudgeted IT spend.

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    Trustmarque Acquires Livingstone Technologies

    Transaction accelerates Trustmarque’s strategic focus on optimisation and cloud services, bringing the management of the whole software lifecycle to its customers.

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    IBM radically changed the Passport advantage agreement

    On February 1st 2023, IBM made a major update to the Passport Advantage license agreement that will impact all customers, with some customers impacted as soon as May 2023.

     

    Planning for a Microsoft Renewal? Two key factors to bear in mind.

    Microsoft’s ubiquity means a large number of enterprises and public sector organizations will be gearing up for a contract renewal exercise during 2023 and beyond.

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    A Guide to Oracle's Term ULA (TULA)

    Oracle Unlimited License Agreements (ULAs) are a common sight for any ITAM, IT and procurement professionals.

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    Vendor audits are on the rise

    Livingstone Group has witnessed a marked up-tick in the number of audit letters and new audit requests being sent out to our clients.

    Before you buy that SAM tool…

    Before you buy that SAM tool...

    Buying a tool without understanding the desired outcome of it is not new, especially in the SAM (Software Asset Management) industry.

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    SAM Industry Insights: June 2023

    The Livingstone Group’s monthly industry highlights, compiling news and press releases that may impact your business’s upcoming software renewals and software estates from the month of June 2023.

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    SAM Industry Insights: May 2023

    The Livingstone Group’s monthly industry highlights, compiling news and press releases that may impact your business’s upcoming software renewals and software estates from the month of May 2023.

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    SAM Industry Insights: April 2023

    The Livingstone Group’s monthly industry highlights, compiling news and press releases that may impact your business’s upcoming software renewals and software estates from the month of April 2023.

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    SAM Industry Insights: March 2023

    The Livingstone Group’s monthly industry highlights, compiling news and press releases that may impact your business’s upcoming software renewals and software estates from the month of March 2023.

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    Gartner Magic Quadrant 2022

    Livingstone is proud to announce that we have been featured in the Gartner Magic Quadrant 2022 report for the second year running.

Resources

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    The Microsoft Enterprise Renewal Primer

    This guide details what you need to know to maximize your next agreement with Microsoft.

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    Optimizing your Microsoft True-Up

    Microsoft suggests that you should start planning to deliver your annual True-Up as much as six months in advance of your enrollment anniversary.

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    Software Vendor Audits

    This eGuide explores activities that trigger audits and the potential risks associated, as well as how you can best mitigate these risks and prepare for audits.

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    Your complete IBM renewal guide

    This guide will help you to prepare for your renewal by providing key tips and advice as you navigate the complex IBM estate.

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    The Oracle ULA Purchasing Primer

    Everything you need to know about realizing the most benefits from a new Oracle Unlimited Licensing Agreement (ULA) to significantly grow your IT estate.

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    The Oracle ULA Exit Primer

    Everything you need to know about making a clean exit from your Oracle ULA.

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    What is a Software Audit Process?

    A successful license audit is more than just counting your assets. This infographic demonstrates 4 key stages to conducting an effective software audit.

Case Studies

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    Case Study: St. James's Place Wealth Management

    St. James’s Place Wealth Management minimizes audit risk with Livingstone’s help.

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    Case Study: Essex Police

    Essex Police optimises Microsoft Enterprise Agreement and secures huge cost avoidance with the advice of Livingstone experts.