Author | Lightnews

LicenseHawk @licensehawk.bsky.social · 1d

Here we outline the key steps to prepare for an IBM software license audit, what to expect during the audit process, and how to navigate the post-audit phase to ensure ongoing compliance.

zurl.co/zxcjm

#IBM #IBMLicensing #Licensing #ITAM #SoftwareLicensing

How to Survive an IBM Software License Audit

Here we outline the key steps to prepare for an IBM software license audit and what to expect during the audit process.

zurl.co

LicenseHawk @licensehawk.bsky.social · 2d

IBM compliance shouldn't depend on one person's knowledge. Document your measurement process for each IBM product with detailed instructions and screenshots. This allows any team member to verify compliance and update deployment counts accurately.

LicenseHawk @licensehawk.bsky.social · 5d

Are you paying for IBM licenses you already own? Most IBM products include bundled supporting components at no additional cost, but only when deployed according to IBM's rules. Proper bundle configuration can save millions in unnecessary license costs.

#IBM #Licensing #LicenseHawk

LicenseHawk @licensehawk.bsky.social · 6d

This DB2 project shows the value of detailed entitlement and deployment analysis.
By adjusting license types and removing unnecessary PVUs, the client reduced DB2 spend by half while remaining fully compliant.

zurl.co/gUnvw

#IBM #IBMLicensing #Licensing #LicenseHawk

Early Project Outcome: 50% Reduction in IBM DB2 Licensing Costs

LicenseHawk achieved a 50% reduction in IBM DB2 license optimisation costs by identifying smarter licensing options.

zurl.co

LicenseHawk @licensehawk.bsky.social · 7d

IBM software audits are complex and often very costly. And that was nearly the case for this major U.S. university, until LicenseHawk came onboard and helped them avoid $1.5 million in potential IBM audit penalties.

See for yourself: zurl.co/zCpEM

#IBM #IBMLicensing

IBM Audit Victory: How LicenseHawk Saved a University $1.5m

Discover how a university achieved an IBM audit victory, avoiding $1.5M in penalties with LicenseHawk’s expert help.

licensehawk.com

LicenseHawk @licensehawk.bsky.social · 8d

This article summarizes steps and options clients can use to control and hopefully minimize the cost of their monthly run rates for mainframe software.

zurl.co/5hu0B

#IBM #IBMLicensing #Licensing #ITAM #SoftwareLicensing

Tips for Managing and Minimizing IBM MLC Monthly Run Rates

This article summarizes steps and options clients can use to control and minimize the cost of their monthly run rates for mainframe software.

zurl.co

LicenseHawk @licensehawk.bsky.social · 9d

Before entering ELA negotiations, verify that every IBM product is still actively deployed. There's no sense in paying for support on products you no longer use. Dropping S&S for unused software can save you thousands.

Money better spent on the products you actually need and want!

#IBM

LicenseHawk @licensehawk.bsky.social · 12d

This article highlights legitimate reasons for an IBM license audit delay, from GDPR restrictions to process delays, staffing to conflicts.

zurl.co/dl4kD

#IBM #IBMLicensing #Licensing #ITAM #SoftwareLicensing

10 Legitimate Reasons for an IBM License Audit Delay

This article highlights legitimate reasons for an IBM license audit delay, from GDPR restrictions to process delays, staffing to conflicts.

licensehawk.com

LicenseHawk @licensehawk.bsky.social · 13d

We still see too many IBM customers running ILMT, but only scanning part of their environment.
We’ve shared seven practical ways to expand ILMT coverage and remove blind spots before IBM does.

zurl.co/J6lzV

#IBM #IBMLicensing #ILMT #LicenseHawk

Ten Tips to Expand Your ILMT Scanning Scope

Learn seven proven strategies to expand IBM ILMT scanning scope, reduce audit risk, and ensure sub-capacity compliance.

zurl.co

LicenseHawk @licensehawk.bsky.social · 14d

Applying the wrong license metrics can lead to penalties or extra expenses. Review the ILMT settings for each product, ensuring the correct metric is tracked, and verify it aligns with your purchase records and actual usage.

#ILMT #IBMLicensing #IBM #LicenseCompliance #SoftwareLicensing

LicenseHawk @licensehawk.bsky.social · 15d

This post provides a detailed overview of the essential steps and tactics needed to navigate an IBM audit confidently and preserve your organization's best interests.

zurl.co/he2xu

#IBM #IBMLicensing #Licensing #ITAM #SoftwareLicensing

How to Win in an IBM Audit Negotiation

This blog offers a detailed overview of the essential steps and tactics to help you win in an IBM audit negotiation.

zurl.co

LicenseHawk @licensehawk.bsky.social · 16d

Does your organization know how to look for "audits in disguise?"

Here we look at the various names IBM uses for software license audits.

zurl.co/DjgDG

#IBM #IBMLicensing #SoftwareAudit

An Audit by Any Other Name: Navigating IBM License Reviews

Uncover how IBM license reviews may actually be audits in disguise. Learn to identify disguised audits like ILMT Pilots, IASP, and more.

licensehawk.com

LicenseHawk @licensehawk.bsky.social · 19d

This post shares actionable tips to help you better manage your IBM license costs and maximize your investment, along with a list of FAQs.

zurl.co/pT1wT

#IBM #IBMLicensing #Licensing #ITAM #SoftwareLicensing

10 Tips to Help You Better Manage Your IBM License Costs

This post shares actionable tips to help you better manage your IBM license costs and maximize your investment, along with a list of FAQs.

licensehawk.com

LicenseHawk @licensehawk.bsky.social · 21d

Struggling with IBM license agreements? Our latest blog breaks down their structure:

▪️What types of agreements exist
▪️How sub-capacity licensing works
▪️What to watch for during audits

Read it here: zurl.co/JSwzT

#IBM #LicenseManagement #IBMLicensing #Licensing #ITAM

IBM License Agreements Explained

Simplify IBM license agreements with this guide. Understand key terms, compliance rules, and how to choose the right license for your needs.

licensehawk.com

LicenseHawk @licensehawk.bsky.social · 22d

This article discusses various reports that can be leveraged to check for compliance of mainframe products.

zurl.co/2KME3

#IBM #IBMLicensing #Licensing #ITAM #SoftwareLicensing

IBM Reports to Check for Compliance of Mainframe Products

In this blog, we discuss various reports that can be leveraged to check for compliance of mainframe products.

zurl.co

LicenseHawk @licensehawk.bsky.social · 23d

Inaccurate reporting of virtualized environments can lead to penalties. Make sure ILMT properly tracks each virtual machine, cloud instance, and associated IBM software, and that it allocates licenses correctly for VMware, Hyper-V, and cloud deployments.

#ILMT #IBM #Cloud #SoftwareLicensing

LicenseHawk @licensehawk.bsky.social · 26d

This case study details how a UK defense contract was able to save $2 million, in four weeks with its IBM ELA Renewal.

zurl.co/NtNql

#IBM #IBMLicensing #Licensing #ITAM #SoftwareLicensing

Defense Contractor Saves $2 Million on IBM ELA Renewal

This case study details how a UK defense contract was able to save $2 million, in four weeks with its IBM ELA Renewal.

licensehawk.com

LicenseHawk @licensehawk.bsky.social · 28d

🚨 IBM Licensing Tip: ILMT agents assume all detected IBM products need a production license based on processors. But non-production environments are often licensed per user.

Don't mix license metrics on the same server—one will be wasted! Optimize your setup to avoid unnecessary costs.

#IBM #ITAM

LicenseHawk @licensehawk.bsky.social · 29d

This article looks at cost optimization techniques for mainframes, which are based on capacity-based licensing.

zurl.co/oBENZ

#IBM #IBMLicensing #Licensing #ITAM #SoftwareLicensing #Mainframe

IBM Mainframe Capacity-Based Licensing

This article looks at cost optimization techniques for mainframes, which are based on capacity-based licensing.

zurl.co

LicenseHawk @licensehawk.bsky.social · Sep 29

Here we look at why you shouldn't let VMs with IBM products “wander” around the server farm. It's a massive IBM license risk and could cost you dearly.

zurl.co/cnm7Q
#IBM #IBMLicensing #Licensing #ITAM #SoftwareLicensing

IBM license risk when VMs “wander” around the server farm

Here we look at why you shouldn't let VMs with IBM products “wander” around the server farm. It's a massive IBM license risk and could cost you dearly.

licensehawk.com

LicenseHawk @licensehawk.bsky.social · Sep 26

IBM offers multiple licensing models. Perpetual, subscription, pay-as-you-go, Cloud Pak, and more. Which one is right for your business?

This article provides a summary of all your options.

zurl.co/0mUvY

#IBM #Licensing #IBMLicensing #ITAM

Navigating IBM Licensing Models: Which One Is Right for Your Business?

Explore IBM licensing models—perpetual, subscription, cloud—to find the best fit for your business needs and optimize software costs.

licensehawk.com

LicenseHawk @licensehawk.bsky.social · Sep 24

💡 ELA Tip: Don’t overlook the Not-To-Exceed (NTE) clause in your IBM ELA! It’s your financial safety net, capping what you pay if you exit early.

Negotiating a low NTE not only limits risk but also strengthens your leverage for the next agreement.

#IBM #ELA #LicensingTips #ITAM

LicenseHawk @licensehawk.bsky.social · Sep 23

This blog discusses IBM Mainframe MLC, IPLA entitlements, zNALC, and Parallel Sysplex, as well as a series of frequently asked questions.

zurl.co/fmmhE

#IBM #IBMLicensing #Licensing #ITAM #SoftwareLicensing #Mainframe

IBM Mainframe MLC and IPLA (OTC + ASC) Entitlements

This blog discusses IBM Mainframe MLC, IPLA entitlements, zNALC, and Parallel Sysplex, as well as a series of frequently asked questions.

zurl.co

LicenseHawk @licensehawk.bsky.social · Sep 22

Looking to reduce your IBM licensing costs? An easy way is to use the "free" licenses for Warm and Cold standby servers. Here we explain how.

zurl.co/xwYHj

#IBM #IBMLicensing #Licensing #ITAM #SoftwareLicensing

Definitive Guide to IBM Licensing for Hot, Warm, and Cold Standby Machines

Looking to reduce your IBM licensing costs? An easy way is to use the "free" licenses for Warm and Cold standby servers.

licensehawk.com

LicenseHawk @licensehawk.bsky.social · Sep 19

Negotiating your IBM ELA renewal doesn’t have to feel overwhelming.

We just published a new article that walks through the negotiation process step by step, offering practical insights to help you get the most from your next renewal conversation.

Check it out here: zurl.co/Rq6uR

#IBM #IBMAudit

How To Better Negotiate Your IBM ELA Renewals

Learn how to effectively negotiate your IBM ELA renewals with this step-by-step guide. Get key preparation tip and best practices.

licensehawk.com