The document discusses how software usage metering can help organizations optimize technology investments and improve user productivity during enterprise software implementations. Key points include identifying underutilized software, standardizing versions, measuring adoption metrics, and reducing productivity losses during the transition to new technologies. Usage data provides insights to support strategic decisions and monitor implementation progress.
Cutting IT Costs by Applying Lean Principles CASTCAST
Review our presentation on how the Lean practices pioneered in the Toyota Production System apply to the Application Development and Maintenance (ADM) of business software.
Cutting IT Costs by Applying Lean Principles CASTCAST
Review our presentation on how the Lean practices pioneered in the Toyota Production System apply to the Application Development and Maintenance (ADM) of business software.
Pepperweed Consulting provides enterprise software solutions to both governmental and federal agencies. GSA Certified, Pepperweed provides software infrastructure and integrates an IT value chain.
The right technology helps SMBs maximize resources while minimizing costs.
This must-read publication features independent research from Gartner, providing a wealth of information around best in breed Unified Communication systems. 12 Unified Communications vendor ratings, along with their strengths and cautions, are provided.
Includes:
SMBs need easy-to-implement, full-featured solutions
Evaluating total cost of ownership (TCO)
From the Gartner Files- MarketScope for Unified Communications for the SMB Market, North America
The customer experience & UC case studies
Riverbed - Maximizing Your Cloud Applications Performance and AvailabilityRightScale
RightScale Conference Santa Clara 2011: Database and application performance matter little if the application delivery is slow. Companies looking for performance, reliability, and scalability put proven application delivery systems to work in their cloud deployments. Join Raja Srinivasan and Jim Young as they discuss the features and technologies that cutting-edge companies are taking advantage of in their traffic management solutions for rapidly scaling environments. Learn how digital agency, Tenthwave, launched the “Stop Bullying Speak Up” campaign on Facebook using Riverbed Stingray Traffic Manager on RightScale to handle SSL Decryption and optimize cloud performance, and how Riverbed and RightScale have enabled Tenthwave to build repeatable deployments for their online promotions and campaigns.
TEMIA and Wireless Analytics hosted a webinar on Wednesday that helped participants understand their options when choosing an MDM supplier. Attendees were able to learn more about their options for MDM providers, BYOD programs and other issues that are key to mobilizing an enterprise’s workforce. Here are five key MDM considerations Erik Eames, managing director and Fernando Oliveira, VP of client services, shared with webinar attendees.
Pepperweed Consulting provides enterprise software solutions to both governmental and federal agencies. GSA Certified, Pepperweed provides software infrastructure and integrates an IT value chain.
The right technology helps SMBs maximize resources while minimizing costs.
This must-read publication features independent research from Gartner, providing a wealth of information around best in breed Unified Communication systems. 12 Unified Communications vendor ratings, along with their strengths and cautions, are provided.
Includes:
SMBs need easy-to-implement, full-featured solutions
Evaluating total cost of ownership (TCO)
From the Gartner Files- MarketScope for Unified Communications for the SMB Market, North America
The customer experience & UC case studies
Riverbed - Maximizing Your Cloud Applications Performance and AvailabilityRightScale
RightScale Conference Santa Clara 2011: Database and application performance matter little if the application delivery is slow. Companies looking for performance, reliability, and scalability put proven application delivery systems to work in their cloud deployments. Join Raja Srinivasan and Jim Young as they discuss the features and technologies that cutting-edge companies are taking advantage of in their traffic management solutions for rapidly scaling environments. Learn how digital agency, Tenthwave, launched the “Stop Bullying Speak Up” campaign on Facebook using Riverbed Stingray Traffic Manager on RightScale to handle SSL Decryption and optimize cloud performance, and how Riverbed and RightScale have enabled Tenthwave to build repeatable deployments for their online promotions and campaigns.
TEMIA and Wireless Analytics hosted a webinar on Wednesday that helped participants understand their options when choosing an MDM supplier. Attendees were able to learn more about their options for MDM providers, BYOD programs and other issues that are key to mobilizing an enterprise’s workforce. Here are five key MDM considerations Erik Eames, managing director and Fernando Oliveira, VP of client services, shared with webinar attendees.
CollabNet® (www.collab.net), the global leader for Enterprise Cloud Development and Agile ALM, and UC4 Software (www.uc4.com), the leader in IT Process Automation, have entered into a strategic partnership to help IT organizations achieve enterprise DevOps at scale.
Many companies are looking to move their CRM application from an on-premise to an on-demand environment. This webinar discusses the benefits and best practices of migrating from Siebel to Salesforce.com.
4 Effective Ways to Improve Software Asset Usage ManagementOpen iT Inc.
Learn more about the importance of advanced usage analytics as one of the must-haves on your software optimization journey. Visit our website for more information: https://openit.com/
There are several misconceptions about how IT cost optimization really works and how it truly impacts business processes. Here we debunk 5 common myths about IT cost optimization.
Open iT will walk you through understanding the changes in Autodesk Licensing and the business value of in-depth usage metering of such application with sample Autodesk license usage report and some recommendations for Autodesk subscription.
State of ICS and IoT Cyber Threat Landscape Report 2024 previewPrayukth K V
The IoT and OT threat landscape report has been prepared by the Threat Research Team at Sectrio using data from Sectrio, cyber threat intelligence farming facilities spread across over 85 cities around the world. In addition, Sectrio also runs AI-based advanced threat and payload engagement facilities that serve as sinks to attract and engage sophisticated threat actors, and newer malware including new variants and latent threats that are at an earlier stage of development.
The latest edition of the OT/ICS and IoT security Threat Landscape Report 2024 also covers:
State of global ICS asset and network exposure
Sectoral targets and attacks as well as the cost of ransom
Global APT activity, AI usage, actor and tactic profiles, and implications
Rise in volumes of AI-powered cyberattacks
Major cyber events in 2024
Malware and malicious payload trends
Cyberattack types and targets
Vulnerability exploit attempts on CVEs
Attacks on counties – USA
Expansion of bot farms – how, where, and why
In-depth analysis of the cyber threat landscape across North America, South America, Europe, APAC, and the Middle East
Why are attacks on smart factories rising?
Cyber risk predictions
Axis of attacks – Europe
Systemic attacks in the Middle East
Download the full report from here:
https://sectrio.com/resources/ot-threat-landscape-reports/sectrio-releases-ot-ics-and-iot-security-threat-landscape-report-2024/
LF Energy Webinar: Electrical Grid Modelling and Simulation Through PowSyBl -...DanBrown980551
Do you want to learn how to model and simulate an electrical network from scratch in under an hour?
Then welcome to this PowSyBl workshop, hosted by Rte, the French Transmission System Operator (TSO)!
During the webinar, you will discover the PowSyBl ecosystem as well as handle and study an electrical network through an interactive Python notebook.
PowSyBl is an open source project hosted by LF Energy, which offers a comprehensive set of features for electrical grid modelling and simulation. Among other advanced features, PowSyBl provides:
- A fully editable and extendable library for grid component modelling;
- Visualization tools to display your network;
- Grid simulation tools, such as power flows, security analyses (with or without remedial actions) and sensitivity analyses;
The framework is mostly written in Java, with a Python binding so that Python developers can access PowSyBl functionalities as well.
What you will learn during the webinar:
- For beginners: discover PowSyBl's functionalities through a quick general presentation and the notebook, without needing any expert coding skills;
- For advanced developers: master the skills to efficiently apply PowSyBl functionalities to your real-world scenarios.
Encryption in Microsoft 365 - ExpertsLive Netherlands 2024Albert Hoitingh
In this session I delve into the encryption technology used in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Purview. Including the concepts of Customer Key and Double Key Encryption.
Slack (or Teams) Automation for Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Soluti...Jeffrey Haguewood
Sidekick Solutions uses Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Solutions Apricot) and automation solutions to integrate data for business workflows.
We believe integration and automation are essential to user experience and the promise of efficient work through technology. Automation is the critical ingredient to realizing that full vision. We develop integration products and services for Bonterra Case Management software to support the deployment of automations for a variety of use cases.
This video focuses on the notifications, alerts, and approval requests using Slack for Bonterra Impact Management. The solutions covered in this webinar can also be deployed for Microsoft Teams.
Interested in deploying notification automations for Bonterra Impact Management? Contact us at sales@sidekicksolutionsllc.com to discuss next steps.
Builder.ai Founder Sachin Dev Duggal's Strategic Approach to Create an Innova...Ramesh Iyer
In today's fast-changing business world, Companies that adapt and embrace new ideas often need help to keep up with the competition. However, fostering a culture of innovation takes much work. It takes vision, leadership and willingness to take risks in the right proportion. Sachin Dev Duggal, co-founder of Builder.ai, has perfected the art of this balance, creating a company culture where creativity and growth are nurtured at each stage.
Accelerate your Kubernetes clusters with Varnish CachingThijs Feryn
A presentation about the usage and availability of Varnish on Kubernetes. This talk explores the capabilities of Varnish caching and shows how to use the Varnish Helm chart to deploy it to Kubernetes.
This presentation was delivered at K8SUG Singapore. See https://feryn.eu/presentations/accelerate-your-kubernetes-clusters-with-varnish-caching-k8sug-singapore-28-2024 for more details.
Elevating Tactical DDD Patterns Through Object CalisthenicsDorra BARTAGUIZ
After immersing yourself in the blue book and its red counterpart, attending DDD-focused conferences, and applying tactical patterns, you're left with a crucial question: How do I ensure my design is effective? Tactical patterns within Domain-Driven Design (DDD) serve as guiding principles for creating clear and manageable domain models. However, achieving success with these patterns requires additional guidance. Interestingly, we've observed that a set of constraints initially designed for training purposes remarkably aligns with effective pattern implementation, offering a more ‘mechanical’ approach. Let's explore together how Object Calisthenics can elevate the design of your tactical DDD patterns, offering concrete help for those venturing into DDD for the first time!
GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using Deplo...James Anderson
Effective Application Security in Software Delivery lifecycle using Deployment Firewall and DBOM
The modern software delivery process (or the CI/CD process) includes many tools, distributed teams, open-source code, and cloud platforms. Constant focus on speed to release software to market, along with the traditional slow and manual security checks has caused gaps in continuous security as an important piece in the software supply chain. Today organizations feel more susceptible to external and internal cyber threats due to the vast attack surface in their applications supply chain and the lack of end-to-end governance and risk management.
The software team must secure its software delivery process to avoid vulnerability and security breaches. This needs to be achieved with existing tool chains and without extensive rework of the delivery processes. This talk will present strategies and techniques for providing visibility into the true risk of the existing vulnerabilities, preventing the introduction of security issues in the software, resolving vulnerabilities in production environments quickly, and capturing the deployment bill of materials (DBOM).
Speakers:
Bob Boule
Robert Boule is a technology enthusiast with PASSION for technology and making things work along with a knack for helping others understand how things work. He comes with around 20 years of solution engineering experience in application security, software continuous delivery, and SaaS platforms. He is known for his dynamic presentations in CI/CD and application security integrated in software delivery lifecycle.
Gopinath Rebala
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Essentials of Automations: Optimizing FME Workflows with ParametersSafe Software
Are you looking to streamline your workflows and boost your projects’ efficiency? Do you find yourself searching for ways to add flexibility and control over your FME workflows? If so, you’re in the right place.
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Here’s what you’ll gain:
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UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 4DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 4. In this session, we will cover Test Manager overview along with SAP heatmap.
The UiPath Test Manager overview with SAP heatmap webinar offers a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the role of a Test Manager within SAP environments, coupled with the utilization of heatmaps for effective testing strategies.
Participants will gain insights into the responsibilities, challenges, and best practices associated with test management in SAP projects. Additionally, the webinar delves into the significance of heatmaps as a visual aid for identifying testing priorities, areas of risk, and resource allocation within SAP landscapes. Through this session, attendees can expect to enhance their understanding of test management principles while learning practical approaches to optimize testing processes in SAP environments using heatmap visualization techniques
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into SAP testing best practices
2. Heatmap utilization for testing
3. Optimization of testing processes
4. Demo
Topics covered:
Execution from the test manager
Orchestrator execution result
Defect reporting
SAP heatmap example with demo
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Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 4
Webinar: Increase technology Uptake with Software Usage Metering Tools
1. Improve Technology Uptake & User Productivity with
Software Usage Metering
Tanya Kristiansen
info@openit.com
www.openit.com
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2. The Business Sees IT Enabling Crucial Corporate Priorities
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3. Business Executives Have Technology On Their Agenda
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4. The Business Sees IT Enabling Crucial Corporate Priorities (Cont.)
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5. Improving IT’s Efficiency And Capacity
Were The Top IT Management Priorities In 2011
May 2012 “Business Intelligence Market Trends In Asia Pacific” Forrester Research, Inc.
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6. Meter Usage to Optimize Value of IT Assets
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7. Improve your Decisions with Objective Usage Data
Financial/ Cost Optimization
• Reduce spending on underutilized SW and HW
• Standardize versions and tools
• Improve technology acquisition
• Lower the costs of reporting and administration
Risk/ Compliance
• Mitigate license compliance risk
Productivity/User Efficiency
• Identify power users and product champions
• Uncover training needs
• More effective communication between and within units
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8. Issues Considered Adopting New Technology:
• Data Conversion
• License Costs
• Features/Functionality
• Usability
• Required Infrastructure Change
• Support Costs
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9. Slice and Dice - Prepare for Multiple Views
Multiple views provide
critical insights:
By business unit/ location
By application/ application
suites/features
By users/User-group
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10. Strategies for Holistic Implementation Programs:
Deployment - Require the target user base to use the
new technology by a set date.
Adoption - Each user or organizational unit has the
option to use the new technology or not.
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• Strong communication of vision by Senior Management
• Identify success metrics for organization
• Use deployment team to program manage implementation,
development of expert users, training and support
• Reward organization and individuals
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12. Adoption
• Strong communication of vision by Senior Management
• Permission by Senior Management to use new technology
• Identify targeted KPIs for successful adoption
• Use technology adoption team to program-manage
implementation, user community building, internal
marketing, training and support
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13. License User Metrics
Needed to support Key
Performance Indicators
(KPIs), measuring the success
of both program performance
and business performance
throughout implementation.
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14. Metering Software Usage During Implementation allows
you to:
• Monitor programs effectiveness.
• Measure key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Reduce the loss of productivity during the
switch.
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16. Sample Usage Metrics to support KPI
• Total License Usage per Product, Feature Version, Location, Total
Active Time (Elapsed time) and Number of Unique Users
• Concurrent License Usage (Maximum, Minimum or Average)
per Product, Feature Versions, Feature Name, as well as Available
Licenses at any one time
• Trend License Usage per Application (target growth rate per
product, feature etc.)
• Compare Active vs. Inactive Usage per Application
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17. Monitoring License Usage to be Able to:
• Identify Power Users
• Build a strong user community
• Identify users that are reverting to the old system
to get their job done
• Reduce productivity loss during the switch.
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18. Zoom in to See How and Why...
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22. Document Weekly Progress
New Version Usage By Region
90
80
70
60
Max. Lienses In Use
West
50 East
South
40
North
30 Corporate
Combined
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10
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23. Conversion of Old Version Users to the New
Version Users
Percentage of Total Usage Over Time - Old Versus
New
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50% New Version
40% Old Version
30%
20%
10%
0%
Q4 2010 Q1 2011 Q2 2011 Q3 2011 Q4 2011
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24. Open iT Company
• Independent software vendor, founded in 1999.
Financially solid, debt-free company with branches in
North America, Europe and Asia.
• Meters usage of software applications and licenses,
with globally deployed, dynamic use models including
concurrent licensing and pay-per-use agreements.
• Meters hardware usage to support optimization and
usage-based chargeback models.
• Key business value includes: recycling unused
licences, cost optimizing for IT procurement & operations,
increasing user productivity.
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25. Global Hub for Collection
& Distribution of Usage Data
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26. www.openit.com
+1 281 599 3400
info@openit.com
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28. Enable Pay-per-Use Agreement for Peak Usage
Base payment includes “free” usage up to a limit; only pay for
extra usage. Flat fee if over a certain level.
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29. Active and Inactive License Use
Automatic reclaiming of licenses
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31. How does Open iT track licensed and non-licensed
application usage?
For licensed applications, there is a good mechanism to track usage
accurately, as described below: OpeniT collects data from various
sources:
• License managers such as FlexNet, IBM LUM,
Sentinel/Abacus
• OS kernel (also Citrix Metaframe and Windows Terminal
Servers)
• Application level wrapper
• The network (Oracle, internet services, Keyboard/Mouse
in X)
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