Licensing Software White Papers

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Moving Up the Software License Optimization Maturity Curve to Drive Business Value
sponsored by Flexera Software
WHITE PAPER: Defining and implementing a strategy for software asset management (SAM) and license optimization isn't easy -- but with the right tools and processes, it's definitely possible. Access this informative resource to explore the common challenges of SAM, and how you can ensure your software license optimization program is on its way to full maturity.
Posted: 18 Oct 2013 | Published: 28 Feb 2013

Flexera Software

Considering Software Licensing and Entitlement Management: SafeNet's Life-Cycle Approach
sponsored by SafeNet, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: As a continuation of prior research, this white paper, commissioned by SafeNet, discusses IDC's findings on the best practices for the deployment of software licensing and entitlement management technologies.
Posted: 15 Jul 2010 | Published: 15 Jul 2010

SafeNet, Inc.

Strategic License Management
sponsored by Flexera Software
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.
Posted: 24 Jun 2014 | Published: 31 Oct 2011

Flexera Software

Prepare For Vendor Audits and Improve Software Asset Management with Integrated IBM Solutions
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Read on to learn how effective software asset management can support both cost effectiveness and cost efficiency through automation and by matching inventory with actual deployments, thereby helping to reduce over- and under-licensing.
Posted: 07 Dec 2010 | Published: 07 Dec 2010

IBM

Optimize Value of Enterprise Software with App Usage Management
sponsored by Flexera Software
WHITE PAPER: Ensuring software license compliance and optimizing spend aren't easy -- complex agreements, virtualization, BYOD, and other trends make it difficult to understand and demonstrate compliance. But when you can't afford overspend on software, what can you do?
Posted: 25 Jun 2014 | Published: 28 Feb 2013

Flexera Software

IDC 2014 WW MarketScape Report for Federated Identity Management and SSO
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Find out how vendors fared in IDC's assessment of IAM offerings for federated identity management and single sign-on.
Posted: 08 Oct 2014 | Published: 31 Mar 2014

IBM

Software and Services Financing
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Financing information technology hardware is an accepted way of doing business. Clients are discovering the benefits of financing software and services and are making financing of software and services one of the fastest-growing segments of the IT financing industry. This paper explains the importance of aligning financing with IT transformation.
Posted: 18 Feb 2009 | Published: 18 Feb 2009

IBM

7 Key Factors to Software Protection
sponsored by Arxan
WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores the magnitude and types of software piracy threats and details the seven key application security factors that must be considered during the development process.
Posted: 08 Jun 2007 | Published: 01 Jun 2007

Arxan

FlexNet Manager Suite for Enterprises: Complete Desktop-to-Datacenter Enterprise License Optimization Solution
sponsored by Flexera Software
WHITE PAPER: Lacking a strategic solution for Enterprise License Optimization most organizations are greatly overspending on some licenses and out of compliance on others, putting them at risk of costly software license audits. FlexNet Manager Suite is a comprehensive and proven solution for Enterprise License Optimization and license compliance management.
Posted: 11 Mar 2011 | Published: 11 Mar 2011

Flexera Software

Software Asset Management (SAM) Professional Services from HP
sponsored by HP and Microsoft
WHITE PAPER: Software allows you to thrive in the midst of change. Managing your software assets requires a partner who delivers more—and that’s HP Software Licensing & Management Solutions (SLMS). Download this brochure and learn more.
Posted: 02 Jul 2010 | Published: 02 Jul 2010

HP and Microsoft