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With the growth of “professional” versions of open source products, I have been waiting to see how software compliance would be dealt with.  Open source is the opposite ocean, designed for sharing, although everyone has adjusted to versions where the user is expected to pay.  Serdar Yegulalp of Information Week had some interesting remarks this week.  He talked to Movable Type, a company with a professional version as well as an open source version.  When asked about what they will do when they find unlicensed people using the professional version, Movable Type is quoted as saying it would be an opportunity for conversation and not for a law suit. 

Nothing new here, just our same problem arising within a new audience. 

To read more, check out Serdar’s notes from OSCON on Information Week. 

 

The Software and Information Industry Association recently announced that they have 32 lawsuits pending, all based on software piracy from internet auction sites such as E-Bay.  Each lawsuit was filed on behalf of Adobe, a client of SIIA.   Many strong lessons for us here:  First, don’t buy software from just anyone.  If the price is too good to be believed - it IS to good to be believed.  Buying software that way can cost the company money during contract negotiations, during an audit or worst case scenario - a lawsuit of your own. 

Second, put Adobe on the top of your management list.  If you are still working towards best practice SAM and have a good bit of manual research to do - put Adobe on the short list if you have considerable users in your environment. 

The lynch pin to your company’s efforts - proof of ownership.  http://www.siia.net/press/releases/mondello%20sentence%20ebay%20release%20FINALFINALFINAL%2072308.pdf

Animus Solutions, a provider of IT asset management and service management services has announced Program Review and Executive Briefing to deliver strategic advice at a minimal cost. We also announce the addition of Walter Darrough to the leadership team. As Vice President of Sales and Business Development, Darrough will continue to advocate IT business best practices. In addition, Jenny Schuchert continues to be our Vice President of Marketing and has been promoted to also be our Vice President of Corporate Communications.

The Program Review service focuses on Policy Management, Software Asset Management, Process-to-Automation Match, Hardware Asset Management or Shelfware Evaluation. With the Animus Solutions’ methodology, experienced Animus consultants assess resources, data and systems to deliver practical best practice recommendations.

Our Executive Briefing offers executives an intense knowledge update to empower strategic planning for the business of IT. Both offerings are ideal for organizations seeking guidance with a limited budget.

BIO: Walter, has over twenty-eight years of IT experience focused on the Financial, Retail, Health Care, Energy, Government, Services and Transportation industries. Walter has extensive experience in product development, implementation, data center and back office operations. This experience provides him the necessary background to help companies advance their IT Asset Management and other business practices. Over the past several years, Walter has worked exclusively with organizations seeking to better understand the benefits of advancing their IT Asset Management practices and in developing and implementing effective ITAM strategies. Before joining Animus, Walter held the position of Knowledge Executive and Program Advisor for IAITAM. Walter holds CSAM, CHAMP and CITAM certifications from IAITAM, as well as an ITIL Foundation certificate.

“Rolling out these changes is an important statement for Animus Solutions,” stated Ms. McLachlan. “The mission for this company is to implement practical solutions through experience-rich professionals. With this leadership team, we have experience at all levels as well as a strong customer focus. I am proud to say that our services catalog is the most flexible and diverse set of offerings in our segment of the industry.”

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