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.
Knowledge
Discover our resources below and take a deep dive into our collection of Blogs, Resources and Case Studies.
Blogs
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Guide to Oracle's Term ULA (TULA)
Oracle Unlimited License Agreements (ULAs) are a common sight for any ITAM, IT and procurement professionals.
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...
Buying a tool without understanding the desired outcome of it is not new, especially in the SAM (Software Asset Management) industry.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
The Microsoft Enterprise Renewal Primer
This guide details what you need to know to maximize your next agreement with Microsoft.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Oracle ULA Exit Primer
Everything you need to know about making a clean exit from your Oracle ULA.
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.
