Do you recognize the signs of an IBM audit? These 7 Signs of an IBM audit are red flags that you should recognize. You Get a Letter Introducing KPMG or Deloitte These are two of the “Big 4” accounting firms that manage the actual software license audit process on behalf of IBM. IBM refers to them as, “third party independent auditors”. Keep in mind that when it comes to their “independence,” these firms are paid by IBM for their services. […]
IBM will release its new Power9 processor chip next year. There’s a lot of promise with this new architecture regarding new technology, machine learning, and overall speed. It will support both Linux and Unix and be available with up to 24 cores, optimized for 2 sockets scale-out servers. IBM expects their low-end Power9 servers to be over $6,000 in mid-2017. Other manufacturers may offer Power9 servers for less. Additionally, IBM will license Power9 schema to others to design and build […]
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IBM Audit Defense & Smarter Licensing Guide IBM is a frequent auditor of its clients An aggressive auditor, an IBM audit is conducted by an third-party audit firm and typically can take anywhere from 12 to 18 months. In this new guide by Miro Consulting, our analyst address a number of topics including: What are the chances of an IBM audit? What happens during an IBM audit? What to do with the IBM’s licensing metric tool – ILMT? Similarities between [...]
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