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In this week's Computer Weekly, after SAP won a court case against a major customer, Diageo, over software charges, we look at what this means for users. We talk to the IT consultancy that recruits only autistic IT professionals. And we look at the CIO's big challenges for the year. Read the issue now..
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In this week's Computer Weekly, VMware users are facing licence fee increases after the acquisition by Broadcom, with education bodies worst hit – we talk to unhappy customers. Read the issue now.
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In this week's Computer Weekly, we meet the first ever chief digital officer for London and find out his plans to make the capital a smarter city. SAP has overhauled its controversial indirect licensing policy – we look at the implications. And what are the jobs of the future in retail as the sector is transformed by technology? Read the issue now.
WHITE PAPER:
Traditional software asset management (SAM) tools have not done enough to reduce software spend on licenses. This white paper explains how integrating software license optimization capabilities with an enterprise app store can help you eliminate wasteful software spend by empowering users to actively participate in optimization.
DATA SHEET:
This data sheet discusses the key tasks involved in the application lifecycle. Learn how you can reduce time spent on deployment and routine maintenance with pre-configured templates.
CASE STUDY:
In response to deepening budget challenges, Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) sought to reduce IT related expenses. OCPS conducted a study to compare the total cost of ownership (TCO) of different productivity suite software alternatives, in particular the 2007 Microsoft® Office system and open source software (OSS) alternatives..
DATA SHEET:
As if the process of building and installing software isn't difficult enough, deployed software systems require proper maintenance throughout their lifetimes. This data sheet describes a management server and its key characteristics that can assist in this process.
WHITE PAPER:
In this white paper, discover a five-step implementation plan for software asset management (SAM), and explore top criteria for selecting a SAM tool.