Software piracy whistle blowers reap rich rewards

by Sean Robinson 12. January 2012 05:55
The US-based Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), which represents vendors in the software and digital content industries, has issued a press release stating that it paid out more 'rewards' to those reporting software and content piracy in the last quarter of 2011 than in the previous two years. While the US $35,500 paid out to five individuals is far less than the body's stated maximum incentive of $1 million per case, the fact that this is a record payout by the SIIA should... [More]

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2012 will see more software audits - are you ready?

by Sean Robinson 10. January 2012 03:55
American law firm, Scott & Scott LLP, is predicting a significant increase in software audits in 2012.  The firm, which defends organizations under scrutiny, believes 2012 will see more audits from both software vendors and trade groups such as the Business Software Alliance (BSA) and the Software Information & Industry Association (SIIA). Scott & Scott report that they are already seeing an upsurge in the number of client calls regarding pending audits. You can read the press ... [More]

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License Dashboard Ltd announce the launch of License Manager 5

by Sean Robinson 21. November 2011 10:43
Licence Manager 5 marks a major milestone in the evolution of software asset management, with the introduction of software metering, designed to show managers not only which applications are installed across the network, but whether they are being actively used. By highlighting applications which are installed, but not used regularly, License Manager 5 enables organisations to re-harvest software licenses or improve their compliance position by removing unused software from the network. Follow ... [More]

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Dashboard Daiquiris

by Sean Robinson 3. October 2011 03:26
'Dashboard Daiquiris' were the order of the day this week as the License Dashboard Bar Wizards stole the show at the Gartner ITAM event in London - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3TT1yVBzKQ

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License Dashboard User Group Launch Event, 27 September, London

by Sean Robinson 8. August 2011 05:59
This event will be an excellent opportunity to network with fellow users, as well as meet the License Dashboard team and hear about our exciting plans for future product releases. The event will take place at the Cabinet War Rooms in central London on the morning of 27 September, finishing at lunchtime. 09:30 Arrive and Buffet Breakfast/Refreshments10:00 Welcome and Introductions10:10 License Dashboard Company Update10:20 Introducing SAM Portal 10:50 License Dashboard/Dashboard Discovery Roadmap... [More]

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License Dashboard steals the show at Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference in Los Angeles

by Sean Robinson 3. August 2011 05:40
It wasn't just the stars on Hollywood Boulevard that shone brightly at the recent Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference in Los Angeles.  Among the many new and exciting technologies being presented to over 20,000 Microsoft staff and partners, there was a particular independent software vendor attracting more than its fair share of attention. That's right, License Dashboard really was a star at the Microsoft WPC! Why? Because Software Asset Management (SAM) and License Management have nev... [More]

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UK Government receptive to software license savings proposals

by Sean Robinson 18. July 2011 06:55
Over recent weeks, License Dashboard has been involved in a UK Government initiative called the 'Innovation Launch Pad'. The brainchild of senior executives at the Cabinet Office, SMEs from across the UK were invited to submit a wide variety of proposals outlining how they could save the UK taxpayer money through government department cost savings. License Dashboard jumped at the opportunity and prepared a proposal to show how through our Software Asset Management (SAM) Portal and License Dashb... [More]

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New! License Dashboard 4.5

by Sean Robinson 1. July 2011 07:07
Faster, more intelligent, more effective license management is here! As the leading license management software, License Dashboard facilitates and drives more Software Asset Management (SAM) programs than any other application on today's market.  License Dashboard helps organizations maximize their software investments and minimize risks by providing an intuitive and intelligent solution for managing software licenses. The engine behind more Software Asset Management (SAM) programs than a... [More]

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License Dashboard brings SAM services opportunity to Microsoft partners at WPC '11

by Sean Robinson 10. June 2011 03:32
Specialist license management tools’ vendor, License Dashboard, will be presenting at the upcoming Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) in Los Angeles in July 2011. With more organizations than ever looking to uncover IT savings through improved software license management, this is certain to be a hot topic at this year’s WPC Expo and License Dashboard invites all Microsoft partners to learn more about how to both save their customers money and also create new service reven... [More]

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Licence Dashboard SAM Portal - Proved and Tested!

by Sean Robinson 27. January 2011 10:40
Licence Dashboard is on the brink of launching a unique solution which will revolutionise the way that organisations manage, control and protect their software assets. With a highly intuitive interface and full integration with other key business processes, Licence Dashboard cannot wait to launch its new product in April 2011. [More]

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License Dashboard’s team of licensing experts have, together with our partners, delivered over 800 audits and SAM projects to customers around the world.  This blog is populated by three of the key personalities at License Dashboard:

Sean Robinson is the man behind not only the License Dashboard products but also the ISO 19770-1 international SAM standard.  As a License Dashboard director, he works closely with large customers to ensure their SAM projects deliver significant ROI benefits.

Matt Fisher has over eight years’ experience bringing SAM solutions and services to market and is a well-known commentator on the SAM and licensing market.  Matt heads up business development at License Dashboard.

David Chamberlain is one of License Dashboard’s leading licensing experts, helping customers understand how to maximize their use of License Dashboard technologies to optimize their software usage and license availability.

Together, our three contributors will help you keep up-to-speed with what’s happening in and around the world of Software Asset Management (SAM) and software licensing. 

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