26Dec
Litigating Software Audit Disputes
The ITAM Review US Conference 2017 Software audits have become routine as publishers have proven that compliance claims get customers’ attention more than sales proposals. Most software license disputes are settled out of court, but...
29Aug
Hot Topics in Microsoft Enterprise License & Cloud Agreements
Join Robert J. Scott, who represents some of the world’s largest companies in enterprise transactions with Microsoft, to learn how the legal issues in enterprise agreements have shifted dramatically as Microsoft and other major vendors...
17May
Know Your Rights: Legal Approaches to Minimizing Oracle Audit & Compliance Risk
Oracle software is used by a wide range of enterprises. Oracle’s audit practice has continued to grow and many customers are surprised by the outcomes in Oracle audits. In some instances, audits results in millions...
26Apr
Reselling Microsoft SPLA & Cloud
Many data center operators are considering adding cloud solutions to their menu of services. The market for hosted software solutions that incorporate or that are built on Microsoft programs is a lucrative one. However, Microsoft...
3Apr
Using Contractual Provisions to Manage Customer Expectations
Your client-facing and channel agreements do not have to be an ordeal. Becoming familiar with the contractual provisions and understanding the key terms that protect you and your end users is critical for differentiating your...
3Apr
Successfully Defending Software Audits
Shrinking IT budgets and fierce competition among software publishers have created explosive growth in the incidence and frequency of software audits – a mechanism by which software publishers investigate their customers to determine if they...