Microsoft Office 365 (O365) offers a range of licensing options tailored to different business needs, with E3 and E5 being two of the most comprehensive. While upgrading to O365 E5 might seem like an attractive choice due to its advanced features, it is essential for businesses to consider whether the benefits justify the costs. Understand … Read more
Java remains a cornerstone of enterprise software development, powering millions of applications around the world. Oracle, as the steward of Java since its acquisition of Sun Microsystems, periodically updates its licensing models, which can have profound implications for businesses. The latest changes introduced in 2023 represent significant shifts in how Java can be used commercially. … Read more
In an era where software governs critical business operations, managing digital assets efficiently is more important than ever for large enterprises. Software Asset Management (SAM) is not just about keeping track of what’s installed; it’s about understanding your software environment to control costs and ensure compliance. This complexity has grown with the advent of cloud … Read more
IBM’s approach to software licensing has evolved to include various models tailored to meet diverse business needs. One such model that stands out for its cost-effectiveness and adaptability is subcapacity licensing. This licensing model allows organizations to pay only for the computing power they actually use, rather than the full capacity of their servers, offering … Read more
Microsoft will increase the price of Office 365 by up to 25% in March 2022, but there are things CIOs can do now to limit the damage. As the economy picks up, demand for many inputs is outstripping supply, driving up prices for things as diverse as construction materials, energy, food ingredients, and semiconductors. Soon, … Read more
How should an enterprise pick products to build its network? Do they look for the best of each product category, knowing this will increase both integration issues and finger-pointing? Do they select the best vendor overall, knowing that this will invite vendor lock-in and compromises in each product category? This issue is as old as … Read more
With the future of work moving from office cubicles to the home, DaaS is becoming a more attractive choice than ever. Thanks to the pandemic, working from home no longer languishes as a rare option for a few workers. It’s mainstream business practice. Just ask Google, Facebook, Netflix, or the U.S. government: They’re all either delaying … Read more
An overview of the strengths and weaknesses of today’s cloud database management systems. The fundamental principle of cloud systems is a focus on multiple, disposable, and replaceable machines. This has direct consequences for the implementation techniques, and therefore the capabilities of database systems implemented in the cloud. Traditional databases can be roughly classified as parallel-first … Read more
It’s hard to set priorities for buying IT technology when vendors poorly explain what they do, how they do it, and what the concrete benefits are. Asking them these four questions can break the information logjam. It’s the time of year when most enterprises are involved in a more-or-less-formal technology review cycle, as a preparatory … Read more
Unified Endpoint Management software lets IT manage all of an organization’s endpoint devices — smartphones, laptops, desktops, printers, IoT devices, and more — from a single management console. Here’s what to look for when shopping for a platform. Endpoint devices have become so ubiquitous, connected, and data-intensive that they are among the most valuable technology … Read more
