5 reasons-license-complexity-v4
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Licensing Complexity
Even the best run IT shops will slip on compliance
due to the complexity of licensing.
New Products, New Models and New Challenges
Concurrent userVolume licensing
Single-user, multi-device
Fully packaged product
Unlimited Licensing Agreements
Floating user
User-based
Concurrent deviceNamed user licensing
Resource value unit
Site-based
Processor value unit
Single-device, multi-user
Cumulative licensing program
Usage based
Increasing business demand
Delivering new capabilities is essential to staying competitive.
However, as users demand newer features and functionalities, newer assets and licensing types,
additional licensing complexity is introduced into the environment.
Inadequate Planning
Rapid response to growth is a key component of agility.
But, without adequate planning and oversight, the details about and control over the complexity of
software license management are lost.
Decentralized Buying
Decentralized buying enables quicker response to changes and
better operational efficiency.
However, it also increases the variation in vendors and licenses, which subsequently increase costs
and complexity.
BYOD
Enabling users to bring their own devices reduces costs while allowing the users to
always be on.
However, the software on these devices can easily cause licensing snafus, especially if the software
hasn’t been purchased appropriately.
Legacy Systems/Processes
Critical interdependencies require legacy systems & processes to stay alive.
Unfortunately, these systems/processes are not updated at the same pace, adding a level of difficulty
and challenge in managing the complexity.
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