IPR-Insights License Consulting

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Magyarország
Budapest
IPR-Insights License Consulting

We provide software asset management and license optimization for business users

03/10/2023

We have reached a milestone by obtaining ISO27001 certification! Many thanks to Gill & Murry (https://www.gillandmurry.com/) for the support in the successful audit preparation!⁣
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It is an important goal for IPR-Insights License Consulting to be able to provide the Cloud services of the SAM-Insights Software Asset Management target tool at the highest possible level and with the data security corresponding to the risks.⁣
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In addition, information security and the protection of IT resources and the data processed and stored by them, which is in the basic interest of all our employees and partners, are also extremely important from the point of view of our own operation and the operation of our customers with high expectations.⁣
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25/08/2023

From a software licensing point of view, an insufficiently designed environment can cause large shortages.⁣
Based on the experiences of a huge number of Microsoft user peers we work with, questions arise regularly around decisions on the device or user-based client access models. Calculation of license costs in terms of types, models, and metrics can be very complex. Uncertainty about the necessity of Software Assurance arises often. Many times, there is an ambiguous interpretation of which contract type would be more beneficial. Not to mention the choice between core-based or server plus CAL-based SQL server licensing.⁣
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We provide a detailed comparison of the device or user-based client access models with numbers. Together with our clients, we choose the best option by comparing license rights, Software Assurance benefits, and the number of licenses needed with or without Software Assurance. We give a solid basis for the decision as we contrast contract types with figures and give an analysis of SQL server usage with the comparison of costs on different license models.⁣
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If you’re interested in more information check out our website, and get in touch with us:
https://www.iprsam.com⁣
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21/07/2023

Is it worth optimizing an SAP license portfolio?⁣
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According to experience, there is a significant number of over-licensed companies. Being in control of SAP licenses and avoiding audit risks continues to cause difficulties.⁣
There is frequent outstanding shelf-ware/firm with additional maintenance fees, plus the risk of under-licensing.⁣
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By getting a POC in 1 week our customers can get a clear picture of whether a comprehensive optimization and risk management project is worth it, or whether the company’s current practice is effective. It includes a quick assessment in 2 SAP systems based on real executed transactions.⁣
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You can find more interesting and important information on our website, get in touch with us: https://iprsapper.com⁣
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07/07/2023

Even in the case of a small-scale IT environment, the reduction of the IBM licensing risk, license fees, and the cost of software monitoring and subscriptions means significant savings.⁣
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On average, a 20% cost reduction can be achieved by creating and maintaining a compliant state and optimizing the license portfolio and infrastructure.⁣
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It is important for every company to exclude financial and reputational audit risk with optimal use of resources.⁣
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IBM is one of the active auditors, so with the experience of numerous IBM vendor audits, we see the need for a preliminary risk analysis and internal audit to reveal potential exposure, in order to create an opportunity to prevent emerging problems, as well as to lay the foundation for continuous license compliance and effective IBM license management.⁣
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You will find more interesting and useful information on our website.⁣
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Get in touch with us:⁣
https://www.iprsam.com⁣
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27/06/2023

Oracle’s Modus Operandi – Or What We Should Pay Attention to When We Receive Virtual Box Extension Pack Inquiry?⁣
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Since the beginning of June, Oracle has been conducting a campaign around VirtualBox Extension Pack in Hungary. Companies are contacted by Oracle India and are being pushed to purchase licenses immediately due to a large number of downloads...⁣
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Based on the examples seen so far, the information provided by Oracle seems to be exaggerated for effect, including, in a number of cases, downloads older than 5 years, to give the impression of a large volume of unlicensed commercial use. They even approach companies that have perpetural licences in the same way, without any differentiation...⁣
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Oracle’s communication assumes licensable commercial use based on nothing but downloads with a minimum cost of $5,000 plus support.⁣
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What we should know about VirtualBox? What to do when such an inquiry arrives?⁣
Read the whole blog article at the link below:
https://www.iprsam.com/en/2023/06/27/oracles-modus-operandi-or-what-we-should-pay-attention-to-when-we-receive-virtual-box-extension-pack-inquiry/

08/06/2023

Effective SAM management leads to better ROI, which is increasingly important for companies in the current economic and inflationary situation. Software costs can be optimized more flexibly than other IT expense items.⁣
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⁣At the same time, even for the best professionals and their teams, it is difficult to keep track of continuous changes in Microsoft licensing models and product licensing in addition to their daily work. Uncertainty about contract content, conditions, and risks can result in unnecessary extra workload and investment.⁣
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⁣100% compliance is hard to achieve, especially with the complexity of product use terms. Analysis of license rights, clear definition of conditions, identification of risks, and keeping track of actual consumption require integrated knowledge. Together with our clients we find a way around these problems and give a real picture of efficiency besides measuring actual Microsoft use and accesses. ⁣
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⁣We know from 20 years of experience how to create the ideal license portfolio.⁣
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⁣If you’re interested in more important and engaging information check out our website, and get in touch with us: https://www.iprsam.com/en/

24/05/2023

For most Oracle customers, near-zero compliance risk is still beyond reach.⁣
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Oracle tends to favor not mitigating the notorious licensing grey zones but exploiting them, as reported the world over. Facing the asymmetry of information in an audit process, many are not equipped to recognize which demands have merit and which ones reach too far. The fact that Oracle is maintaining questionable practices suggests that they are profitable and work well enough to be worth taking all the flak. ⁣
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It does not have to be this way, though. If you want to even the balance of power and feel that all parties should comply with the agreements, instead of a very creative take on the T&Cs, then you might want to consider bringing in outside expertise. We know from hard-won experience that it is possible to push back and not cave into unreasonable demands. ⁣
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If you are currently facing some of these challenges and don’t want to go alone, or if you feel like it’s about time you played on a more balanced playing, reach out to us for a chat. ⁣

If you’re interested in more information, check out our website:
https://www.iprsam.com/en/

19/05/2023

Avoiding costs and preventing penalties - is it enough to focus on Software Asset Management at the start of a software compliance audit?⁣
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Since our foundation, our goal has been to put end users back in control of their enterprise Software Asset Management. The role of this field has grown enormously in the last two decades, and working with our customers, SAM has become a strategic area for most of them. Through our joint efforts, our customers are not only maturing their practices but they are also reducing compliance vulnerability and exposure to licensing traps and auditing practices that, in some cases, border on acquisitive.⁣
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In 2022, 9 of our customers received compliance audits by publishers on the domestic market. In these audits, with our support, 54 830 k EUR worth of audit findings were retracted by publishers. In addition, we took part in 8 projects where customization and licensing optimization of plans and ex*****on was realized, and we avoided approximately 11 130 k EUR in unnecessary expenses.⁣
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👉 It is worth reading the whole article about why it is useful to start cooperation at the very beginning, and not during an audit:⁣
https://www.iprsam.com/en/2023/05/19/avoiding-costs-and-preventing-penalties/

11/05/2023

👉 Engineering Software and Vendor Audit: Avoiding Unpleasant Situations...⁣
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Last year, we participated in an instructive audit that one of our clients received. ⁣

A large software vendor that develops engineering software sent a notification that they wanted to conduct an audit. During the initial call, it became apparent that they were particularly interested in specific data that they had: some computer names, and user login names. It wasn’t immediately clear why this data was so interesting to them, but then the full story gradually came to light during further calls.⁣
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👉 How can such a situation be avoided? It is worth reading Zsolt Csala's article on our blog page available at the link below:⁣
https://www.iprsam.com/en/2023/05/11/engineering-software-and-vendor-audit-avoiding-unpleasant-situations/

14/04/2023

Even though in our experience, there is a range of 10-50% potential savings on SAP license costs, many companies question whether an SAP license optimization project is necessary at all.⁣
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They would like to examine if the investment is worth it.⁣
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By getting a POC in 1 week, you can get a clear picture of whether a comprehensive optimization and risk management project is worth it, ⁣or whether your company’s current practice is effective. It includes a quick assessment in 2 SAP systems based on real executed transactions.⁣
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If you are interested in our concept, check out the details on our website and get in touch with us:
https://iprsapper.com/proof-of-concept/

06/04/2023

Based on the experiences of a huge number of peers we work with there is a range of 10-50% potential savings on SAP license costs.⁣
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The HANA migration process is the best time to optimize your full SAP license landscape.⁣
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The biggest saving potential lies in the assignment of the lowest cost yet compliant user license type to each and every SAP user at your organization. By analyzing the actual transactions run by each user and aligning them to the lowest ranked SAP license type, you will create the lowest cost license portfolio that fits your actual business needs as opposed to the current, historically grown license portfolio and assignment. As a result, you will have a re-designed license portfolio in terms of types and amounts and the gap between the current and optimal portfolio.⁣
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You can find more interesting and important information on our website: https://iprsapper.com⁣
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