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Paying a fortune to comply with software licences? Time for enterprises to rethink their ITAM strategy

Enterprises struggle with costly software licence compliance, spending over USD $100k yearly; many now shift from Oracle Java to cheaper, open-source alternatives.

By Simon Taylor • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025

Digital Transformation

Calero launches SaaS tool to cut costs & tackle shadow IT

Calero has launched a new SaaS management tool to help IT leaders cut costs and tackle shadow IT by improving visibility, control, and optimisation of cloud apps.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025

Human Capital Management

Endpoint Central users save $4.5 million with 442% ROI in study

ManageEngine's Endpoint Central saved users $4.5 million with a 442% ROI and payback in under six months, per Forrester's three-year economic impact study.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025

Application Security

Azul launches Managed Services Programme for Java insights

Azul has launched a Managed Services Provider Programme to help partners offer Java asset management, security and code insights via its Intelligence Cloud platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025

Hybrid Cloud

Oracle Java audits push firms to open-source, cost savings sought

A survey reveals 73% of firms faced Oracle Java audits, pushing 79% towards open-source Java to cut costs and ease compliance challenges globally.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025

Virtualisation

Open-source Java migrations rise as audits cost firms USD $500,000+

Nearly 80% of firms plan to switch to open-source Java as audits over costs of USD $500,000+ fuel moves away from Oracle's complex licensing policies.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025

Software-as-a-Service

Xensam launches DataBridge to unify enterprise software data

Xensam launches DataBridge, enhancing software asset management with $40m funding and SOC 2 Type 2 compliance for better enterprise IT visibility.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025

Software Development

Azul launches JVM Inventory to accelerate Oracle Java migration

Azul launches JVM Inventory on its Intelligence Cloud to streamline Oracle Java migrations, easing compliance and cutting costs for enterprises.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025

Software Development

Is an Oracle Java Audit or sales call on its way? Here's what you need to know

Oracle's ongoing Java licensing changes may soon lead to audits, pushing organisations to evaluate their compliance and consider alternatives like OpenJDK.

By Simon Taylor • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025

Digital Transformation

Surveil appoints Peter Turpin as new Chief Executive Officer

Peter Turpin has been appointed as the new CEO of Surveil, effective 6 January 2025, to lead the company's growth and cloud efficiency initiatives.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025

Partner Programmes

Crayon named leader for Software Asset Management

IT services firm Crayon named Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Software Asset Management Managed Services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2023

Cybersecurity

How organisations can prevent software bloat and drive efficiencies

Failing to regularly assess the assets in the software stack can deliver more detriments than benefits to businesses.

By Sojung Lee • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2023

Fintech

TrustQuay signs technology agreement with Perpetual Guardian

Perpetual Guardian will adopt TrustQuay Portal so that the clients can have secure access to information anytime, anywhere, and on any device.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2022

Digital Transformation

Flexera appoints Steve Shaw as Australia, New Zealand country manager

Flexera expands in APAC & promotes Steve Shaw to ANZ country manager. Shaw will oversee growth in direct & channel sales of Flexera One.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2022

Software-as-a-Service

Axonius launches first SaaS risk management product

Axonius releases its first SaaS risk management product, focusing on bringing visibility back into the SaaS application landscape.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jan 2022

Infor

Why an asset investment plan is important to business

AIP can help determine the best time to invest in order to smooth capital expenditures over time, writes Infor managing direcotr for ANZ Jarrod Kinchington.

By Jarrod Kinchington • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Apr 2021

Lifecycle Asset Management

IT professionals still rely on spreadsheets for asset tracking - survey

A survey by Ivanti reveals 43% of IT professionals still rely on spreadsheets for asset tracking, highlighting significant ITSM and ITAM alignment challenges.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2020