For organizations wishing to reduce the overall cost and risk associated with their software estate, this service delivers a complete license position plus recommendations for improvements and to future-proof licensing. It offers particular value if you are looking to make changes to your current on-premises infrastructure or move to a cloud environment.
LDS helps clients inventory their software investments using a combination of our own proprietary scripts, system generated reports, data collection methodologies, and any available SAM tools. Our analyst (former software auditors) then calculate consumption and compare that against license entitlement to give clients true auditor-level accuracy in their compliance positions. Our analysis identifies cost savings via unused software, recommends alternate cost-effective ways of licensing the same product, and suggests architectural changes that can substantially reduce footprints/cost.
This service will cover all the key aspects of how your organization manages its IBM software usage.
WHO WILL BENEFIT?
Our IBM Licensing Review Service is aimed at organizations who wish to manage and reduce the overall expenditure and risk associated with their IBM software estate.
KEY REVIEW SUBJECTS
This service will cover all the key aspects of how your organization manages its IBM software usage.
- Establishing baseline of IBM server deployments on your physical, virtual and cloud environments
- Establishing baseline of user-based products like Cognos, Maximo, Sterling, etc.
- Establishing baseline of Mainframe based products
- Performing a health check on IBM License Metric Tool (ILMT)
- Assistance with IBM Audit Defense
- Simulating budgetary impacts of IBM licensing and yearly true up
- Evaluating Third Party IBM support options
SERVICE OUTLINE: OUTPUT
Following the review, you will receive an in-depth report summarizing our findings and recommendations including:
- Current 'IBM Effective Licensing Position’
- Independent recommendations for licensing and optimization suggestions
- Road map for IBM licensing strategy
