IBM License Complexity
IBM’s licensing is complicated, with an abundance of aspects to consider. This complexity often leads to unknown license compliance issues that are inevitably uncovered during an audit, creating risk and unbudgeted cost for you.
Additionally, simply renewing IBM software contracts without proper commercial and technical due diligence at renewal can compound upon your situation, in many cases creating a great deal of waste, further complexity and exacerbating your compliance posture.
How Version 1 IBM License Experts Can Help
A Version 1 IBM License Baseline will not only show you where you are exposed financially should an audit occur but will also illustrate what actions you can take before you are audited.
An IBM License Baseline from Version 1 can also show you where you might avoid and reduce spend through alternative licensing and/or by deploying legitimate license compliance remediation tactics.
Drawing on our tried and tested Control Software Asset Management methodology, our SAM consultants can work with your in-house resource to implement, and then support your license compliance position going forward.
Version 1 Control
Control costs, manage complexity and license compliance with Version 1’s License Optimisation and Software Asset Management Service, Version 1 Control. This service underpins all our engagements to help organisations defend against audits, right-size licensing costs and achieve compliance. The methodology is then designed to maintain this optimum position on an on-going basis, reducing risk and cost.
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Version 1 IBM License Baseline Delivery Elements
Version 1’s IBM License Baseline delivers clarity in your IBM license position, reducing cost, risk and complexity in your IBM license estate. This service is underpinned by our consultative license expertise and typically includes the following elements:
Benefits of a Version 1 IBM License Baseline
Cost Reduction
Risk Mitigation
Clarity
Reduce Waste
Efficient
Added Value
Unrivalled Expertise and Experience in IBM License Optimisation
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IBM License Audit DefenceVersion 1’s license consultants have class leading expertise in helping you prepare for an IBM audit and can support you through an IBM software license review to a successful conclusion, mitigating unbudgeted costs and risk.Find out more
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Managed ServicesOur SAM Managed Services give you control by delivering certainty on software license consumption and assurance on your business’s license compliance position. Version 1 is completely autonomous and not affiliated with any software vendor.Find out more
If you have been approached by IBM and need guidance or would like to be more prepared in the event of an audit, then contact us to find out how we can help.
Why Version 1?
We will always put the customer first. We are technology agnostic, providing a modular plug & play approach to each set of unique customer requirements. We enable clients to make better, more informed decisions on their software estate; understand the options and make the right decision for you. Our priority is to give the best advice, not just to secure licensing revenue.
Reduce Cost & Risk
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