Oracle’s Unlimited License Agreements (ULAs) offer businesses a way to manage licensing costs while allowing for scalable growth in Oracle product usage. However, when nearing the end of a ULA, deciding whether to certify or renew can be complex. In this article, we’ll delve into what Oracle ULAs entail, when it’s beneficial to certify, and … Read more
Human Capital Management (HCM) software plays a crucial role in streamlining HR processes, enabling organizations to manage their most valuable asset: people. By automating, tracking, and optimizing employee lifecycle tasks like recruitment, onboarding, payroll, performance management, and learning, HCM software helps companies operate efficiently, ensuring that employees are engaged, compliant, and productive. What Is HCM … Read more
In recent years, enterprise technology providers such as VMware, Java (Oracle), and Citrix have increased licensing costs, leaving many businesses searching for cost-effective alternatives. Companies are now exploring third-party support providers and alternative software solutions to manage their IT infrastructure without significantly impacting their budgets. In this blog, we’ll discuss why companies are turning to … Read more
A solid contract management process extends beyond negotiating and drafting effective contracts. In this blog, you’ll learn how vendor contract management helps you achieve key procurement goals. We’ll also provide the steps you need to implement to create an effective contract management process. What is vendor contract management? Vendor contract management has many … Read more
Software renewals are a great opportunity to review your goals and to determine the best path forward for your company. Decisions about software support, maintenance, and renewals are not simply about licensing or cost saving; they are also business decisions. Effective management of your renewals allows you to renegotiate your contract for more favorable terms … Read more
Your contract renewal with your supplier is an opportunity for you to improve upon your current contracts and furnish new standards that could affect your business positively. If you or your business have neglected to manage contract renewals efficiently, you run the risk of setting the company back in a number of ways. Without being … Read more
Oracle has announced their 2023 per-employee pricing for their standard Java software, causing worry among customers about the potential impact on those costs. This pricing is determined by the total amount of employees a company has, rather than the number using Java specifically. This news comes at a time when businesses globally are being forced … Read more
Earlier this year, Oracle changed its Java SE Subscription requirements. Customers are now required to purchase Java SE Universal Subscriptions aligned with their total number of employees; even if they do not use the software directly, indirectly or at all. Additionally, customers are now required to license all Employees, Agents, Contractors, and third-party temporary workers … Read more
The current economic downturn has created an urgent need to reduce costs without compromising team productivity. To gain better visibility into your existing software system, you can use SCS’s suite of tools to make the renewal process easier and smoother. Software contract renewals don’t have to be stressful, and when done properly they can help … Read more
For years, VMware has been a cornerstone in virtualization, offering solutions that enhance IT efficiency dramatically. However, the recent acquisition by Broadcom heralds significant changes, especially in VMware’s licensing strategies. Read more to understand changes in depth and analyze their potential impacts on your business operations. From Perpetual to Subscription: The Rationale Behind the Shift … Read more
