Flexera Software Launches FlexNet Manager for IBM to Manage IBM Software Licenses

Strategic Insights -

Flexera Software, a leading provider of strategic Application Usage Management solutions, has announced the launch of FlexNet Manager for IBM, a new product designed to automate IBM license management and provide essential control over software estates. This solution is crucial in the current market, where IBM, the second-largest software provider, has been aggressively auditing software licenses. A recent industry research report found that 41% of enterprises have been audited by IBM in the past year. The new product offers capabilities to track and manage software licenses across physical and virtual environments, both on-premises and in the cloud.

Key Takeaways:

  • FlexNet Manager for IBM is a scalable Enterprise License Optimization solution built on the FlexNet Manager Platform.
  • The solution automates IBM license management and provides control over software estates to minimize license, maintenance, and audit costs.
  • The product is designed to handle IBM software with high license complexity, reducing the risk of audit exposure.
  • FlexNet Manager for IBM can track and manage software licenses in virtual environments and the cloud.
  • The solution is part of the FlexNet Manager Suite for Enterprises, which enables organizations to reduce time and effort spent managing software licenses and compliance.
  • FlexNet Manager for IBM is crucial in managing software vendor audits, which have increased over the past two years.
  • Flexera Software is a leading provider of strategic solutions for Application Usage Management, trusted by over 80,000 customers.
  • FlexNet Manager for IBM is part of the FlexNet Manager Suite for Enterprises, a comprehensive solution for managing software licenses and compliance.
  • IBM has been one of the most aggressive vendors in initiating software audits, with 41% of enterprises reporting an audit in the past year.
  • The trends toward virtualization and the Cloud have increased the complexity of managing software licenses, leading to increased risk exposure.
  • A Research Director at Gartner attests that tightly managed license entitlement and compliance management processes are crucial in minimizing financial risk.

Statistics:

  • IBM is the second-largest software provider, with annual software revenues in excess of $23 billion and an 8% market share.
  • 41% of enterprises have been audited by IBM in the past year.
  • The trends toward virtualization and the Cloud have drastically complicated the process of optimizing software license estates.
  • The number of software vendor audits has increased over the past two years.

Sources:

  • Flexera Software, "MarketWire" (Jun 30, 2011)
  • Gartner, quoted in Flexera Software, "MarketWire" (Jun 30, 2011)
  • SmarTrend, Comtex News Network, Inc., quoted in Flexera Software, "MarketWire" (Jun 30, 2011)