IBM LicensING
FLEXERA
Experts in ITAM OPTIMIZATION
To truly maximize the value of your IBM software, you need a partner with expertise in navigating IBM’s complex licensing and deep experience in proper ILMT deployment and reporting. By combining these two specialties under one roof, CleanSlate provides clients with the best of both worlds.
Additionally, isolated ITAM and FinOps systems can lead to visibility gaps, resulting in financial waste, hidden risks, and weak vendor negotiations. CleanSlate bridges this gap by integrating comprehensive insights into your hybrid IT environment with top-tier ITAM and FinOps solutions such as FLEXERA, ensuring you extract the most value from your IT investments.
As you know, if your ILMT isn’t properly configured and deployed, you may fail to meet audit requirements. With our depth of experience, you can reduce audit risks and ensure you only pay for the licenses you actually use.
Cost Reduction
The ability to rightsize your IBM estate.
Improve IBM negotiations with data intelligence.
Remove ILMT infrastructure, supporting OS’s, DB’s, DR backups and administrative costs.
Cost Avoidance
Reclaim and harvest unused licenses to eliminate additional spend.
Proactive remediation of potential license at risk for non-compliance.
Improved audit readiness reduces resource efforts.
Productivity Improvement
Reduce time with automated license reconciliation.
Built in IBM prouduct use libraries enables ease of managing complex IBM licensing metrics.
Reporting Improvement
Meets IBM requirements for quarterly reporting, and certifying effective license positions.
Trusted by IBM as the system of record.
Achieve Success with IBM
Because we’re always up to date with the changing rules and terms and conditions of IBM Passport Advantage (PA) Licensing, you can count on our expertise to help you lower costs and reduce risk of audit.
IBM LICENSING EXPERTS
We provide a comprehensive review of IBM Passport Advantage Licensing contract agreements and find the best way to structure new contracts to maximize your cost savings and optimize your software spend.
IBM LICENSING EXPERTS
Getting the most out of your IBM agreements starts with a clear-eyed view of what is in your contract. We strip the complexities out of licensing negotiations to deliver product and license options that make sense and work for your needs.
Contract Negotiations
We provide a comprehensive review of IBM Passport Advantage Licensing contract agreements and find the best way to structure new contracts to maximize your cost savings and optimize your software spend.
Audit Support
You’ll want experts in your corner if IBM audits the software you’re running in your environment and whether your ELP and PA entitlements align. We can help you make your case with a validated audit report and support during the review stages.
FLEXERA
Flexera has a unique partnership with IBM to improve the customer experience in license consumption reporting, offering actionable technology intelligence. Flexera One ITAM and Flexera One Select for IBM are the only certified alternatives to the IBM License Metric Tool (ILMT), providing you with a reliable solution to tackle both current and future IBM licensing challenges.
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