14Jan
How to respond to a VMware Audit
Managing a complex IT environment very challenging, even before becoming involved in an external software audit from a software publisher or a third-party auditing entity. Businesses facing VMWare audits in particular should be prepared to...
11Jan
Software Audits: Proving Ownership of Software Licenses
Often the single most arduous and time-consuming task facing companies who are the subject of software audits is collecting entitlement information to prove ownership of licenses for software installed on its networks. Once a company...
5Jan
Avoid Mixed-Mode Microsoft Licensing Whenever Possible
Most Microsoft software products – especially server products – can be licensed under multiple different models and metrics. SQL Server probably is the best example of a product that presents companies with multiple decision layers...
30Dec
Managing Audits to Prevent Unauthorized Disclosures by Technology Teams
Disputes involving software usage are on the rise for businesses of all sizes. In some cases, technical teams respond to a software publisher’s or a third party’s audit request and provide significant amounts of data...
20Dec
How to Survive an Oracle License Audit and Manage Compliance
Have you received notice of an impending Oracle license audit? If so, it’s not necessarily time to panic. It’s normal practice for Oracle to audit its customers — software license audits are a significant revenue...
14Dec
General Counsel Should be Aware of Disguised Software Audit Clauses
Software license agreements often contain clauses allowing the licensor to review books and records, “Books and Records” clauses. These are often boilerplate clauses included in license agreements without much consideration from the contracting parties. When...
