Optimized Software Licensing – Combining License Types in a License Portfolio |
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Authors: | Dipl-Inf Daniel Gull Dr Alexander Wehrmann |
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Institution: | 1. FIM Kernkompetenzzentrum Finanz- & Informationsmanagement, University of Augsburg, Universit?tsstr. 16, 86135, Augsburg, Germany 2. Senacor Technologies AG, Vordere Cramergasse 11, 90478, Nürnberg, Germany
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Abstract: | Although software licenses usually range among the most expensive items within the IT budget, they still lack the necessary
attention by many companies. Therefore, most companies inadequately have implemented their software asset management neglecting
further potential for cost reduction, which can be obtained by optimizing the use of different license types. This paper shows
how possible savings can be realized by combining different types of licenses in a license portfolio. The model presented
is based on the most common license types considering different user groups as well as their behavior. Additionally to cost
risks, the risk of service quality is also taken into consideration. The following examples illustrate the model’s high relevance
and show how it can be applied in practice.
Accepted after two revisions by Prof. Dr. Hasenkamp.
This article is also available in German in print and via http://www.wirtschaftsinformatik.de: Gull D, Wehrmann A (2009) Optimierte
Softwarelizenzierung – Kombinierte Lizenztypen im Lizenzportfolio. WIRTSCHAFTSINFORMATIK. doi: 10.1007/11576-009-0182-x. |
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Keywords: | License portfolios License types Software licensing License management |
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