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The Software Compliance Calendar

Generally speaking, you can expect proactive software asset management initiatives from software vendors at the start of their financial year and more heavy-handed compliance enforcement towards the end.

For example, Microsoft released the SAM Optimization model in July last year at the start of their financial year and those companies found out of compliance will be pressurised to settle new agreements before the end of June of this year.

The list below shows when the major vendors close off their year end;

  • March 31st – Adobe, CA, Symantec
  • May 31st – Oracle
  • June 30th – Microsoft
  • October 31st – HP
  • December 31st – IBM, SAP

About Martin Thompson

Martin is owner and founder of The ITAM Review, an online resource for worldwide ITAM professionals. The ITAM Review is best known for its weekly newsletter of all the latest industry updates, LISA training platform, Excellence Awards and conferences in UK, USA and Australia.

Martin is also the founder of ITAM Forum, a not-for-profit trade body for the ITAM industry created to raise the profile of the profession and bring an organisational certification to market. On a voluntary basis Martin is a contributor to ISO WG21 which develops the ITAM International Standard ISO/IEC 19770.

He is also the author of the book "Practical ITAM - The essential guide for IT Asset Managers", a book that describes how to get started and make a difference in the field of IT Asset Management. In addition, Martin developed the PITAM training course and certification.

Prior to founding the ITAM Review in 2008 Martin worked for Centennial Software (Ivanti), Silicon Graphics, CA Technologies and Computer 2000 (Tech Data).

When not working, Martin likes to Ski, Hike, Motorbike and spend time with his young family.

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2 Comments

  1. * Autodesk – January 31
    * Red Hat – February 28
    * Novell – October 31
    * Corel –

    Novemder 30
    * Citrix, McAfee, Trend Micro – December 31

  2. * Autodesk – January 31
    * Red Hat – February 28
    * Novell – October 31
    * Corel – Novemder 30
    * Citrix, McAfee, Trend Micro – December 31

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