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Overpaying for Adobe Licenses & Subscriptions

Overpaying for Adobe Licenses & Subscriptions by Phara McLachlan Common statements: “Adobe is no longer auditing” “Adobe is auditing less” “I don’t have to worry about compliance for Adobe products anymore” Not quite true. You still need to understand your license estate and the costs associated to it. So many clients are overstating their requirements and needs, because they do not have a clear picture of what Adobe products are being used, what is truly needed, and/or if they are being […]

Adobe Moves Away From Audits, But You’re Not Off the Hook Yet

by Phara McLachlan Adobe’s Richard Atkinson confirmed that they are moving away from the audits program. While this removes the labor-intensive audit process that companies face, it doesn’t remove the actions that need to be taken post-audit, which will likely result in un-forecasted expenditures and additional implementations. The reason for Adobe’s move away from audits is Adobe Genuine, which runs validation tests. While Adobe has eliminated the complexity of the audit, don’t be fooled that an enterprise with non-compliant software won’t […]

Cloudy with a Chance of Storms: Adobe Breach

With Adobe’s release of its Creative Cloud, news of a security breach couldn’t come at a worse time. Adobe’s focus is getting customer’s to buy into the cloud through its VIP license program. Adobe’s VIP license program is subscription based, this allows customers to stay cutting edge with receiving all of Adobe’s currently releases. Customer’s that chose not to go into the Creative Cloud, will stay at Creative Suite 6, without the ability to upgrade that version. Customers, if they […]

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