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Isn’t FinOps just cloud cost optimisation under a different name?

Many organisations are well advanced on their journeys into the cloud, benefiting from the increased agility it affords as well as…

Feb 20

Isn’t FinOps just cloud cost optimisation under a different name?

Feb 20

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Major IBM Passport Advantage contract changes on top of 24% price increase

There has been an increased amount of coverage of IBM in the press since the 24% price increase before Christmas.

Feb 6, 2023

Major IBM Passport Advantage contract changes on top of 24% price increase

Feb 6, 2023

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IBM Authorized SAM Provider programme

IBM have introduced several initiatives over the past decade or so to support their audit activities. The latest major initiative, the IBM…

Jan 31, 2023

IBM Authorized SAM Provider programme

Jan 31, 2023

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Thoughts on IBM in 2023 Part II

Before you jump into Part II please have a look at Part I of the article if you haven’t already —…

Jan 24, 2023

Thoughts on IBM in 2023 Part II

Jan 24, 2023

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Thoughts on IBM in 2023 Part 1

If your organisation uses IBM software, the following predictions I have made for 2023 will provide some food for thought as well as some…

Jan 24, 2023

Thoughts on IBM in 2023 Part 1

Jan 24, 2023

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24% price increase for IBM software and how Version 1 can help

How Version 1 can help with the IBM software price increase

Nov 24, 2022

24% price increase for IBM software and how Version 1 can help

Nov 24, 2022

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IBM License Metric Tool (ILMT) and the IBM License Service

If you have been trying to understand IBM licensing, you will no doubt have come across the IBM License Metric Tool (ILMT) and possibly…

Nov 18, 2022

IBM License Metric Tool (ILMT) and the IBM License Service

Nov 18, 2022

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IBM licensing overview part 3

IBM license baselines, remedial actions & audits

Nov 18, 2022

IBM licensing overview part 3

Nov 18, 2022

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IBM licensing overview part 2

IBM software usage

Nov 18, 2022

IBM licensing overview part 2

Nov 18, 2022

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IBM Licensing Overview Part 1

If you are new to IBM licensing or have a complex IBM license estate, you are likely to be wondering where to start with the vast number of…

Nov 16, 2022

IBM Licensing Overview Part 1

Nov 16, 2022

Kevin Barnes

Kevin Barnes

I establish customers' IBM licensing positions and help them resolve their issues themselves before they get a big bill from IBM.

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