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Month: September 2022

Microsoft’s Bundling Strategy: Amassing Market Share While Hobbling Government IT
Tim HegedusBest-of-Breed, Google, Government IT, Microsoft, Microsoft Bundling

The new report addresses the question that nearly every IT professional must answer: Should my organization purchase a bundle of solutions from a single vendor or mix-and-match the “best-of-breed” services from multiple providers to meet our needs? Miro examined Microsoft, one of the IT industry’s most widespread software providers, and found a best-of-breed approach is superior, particularly when it comes to cost savings and security posture. This was particularly true for public sector customers (government agencies and departments), a major […]

Microsoft Products Reaching End-of-Life in 2025
Tim HegedusIT Asset Management, licensing, Licensing Change Alert, Microsoft, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Enterprise Agreements, Microsoft Licensing Compliance, Microsoft Licensing Tip, Microsoft Self Service, Microsoft Software Assurance, Microsoft Unified Support, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft: News You Can Use, Miro News, software asset management, software license, Software Renewal, Subscription based license, Support, Uncategorized, Windows

It’s not that far away. 2025. That year (and into 2026) spells the end of some on-premises software and end-of-support dates. This could leave your organization with unsupported software. And if there are regulations imposed whereby that cannot be abided, then there’s some work to do. However, some of the alternatives could be limiting – or, at least, more costly. Microsoft has increased its focus on subscriptions be they on-premise or cloud-based. This blog intends to provide an overview of […]

Java Licensing & Audits Webinar
Shawn DonohueJAVA, Oracle license

Join us for this informative webinar where we’ll discuss how to avoid failing a Java audit. Date: Oct 5, 2022 Time: 2:30pm EDT Online Webinar – Register Here Topics: Java audit details & penalties Java versions still free Subscription version costs Free Java alternatives Support schedules Terms & conditions more… Register for the Webinar Here: https://miroconsulting.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZhUvoI0YQf2fRCLCqCrj3w

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