WOODBRIDGE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--An IBM audit white paper, Managing and Minimizing the Impact of an IBM Audit, is available from Miro Consulting, Inc. to help IT Executives navigate the difficulty of a software audit by IBM.
The free white paper outlines tips organizations facing an audit including:
- Triggers for an audit by IBM
- Background information on external auditors, including their process
- Recommended first steps once an audit has been requested
- Common mistakes made by auditors to look out for
- Guidance on “auditing the audit”
- Negotiating a new ELA with IBM
- Tips for maintaining compliance to avoid future audits
“A recent report from Gartner ranked IBM as the leader among software vendors in number of audit requests,” said Scott Rosenberg, president and CEO, Miro Consulting. “An audit by IBM can be overwhelming, costly and generally lasts 12-18 months. We are pleased to offer a comprehensive look at the IBM audit to help those looking for guidance during the process.”
To request a free guide please visit http://info.miroconsulting.com/ibm-audits.
Miro Consulting IBM Expert Sharon Trembley will be hosting a Live Q&A Webinar on February 4th at 1:00 PM ET, where she will answer audience submitted questions on IBM licensing and audits. To register for this webinar please visit: http://bit.ly/J2gTWn
About Miro Consulting
Miro Consulting is an IT and software asset management consultancy focused on lowering the total cost of ownership through hardware and software optimization. Miro specializes in Adobe, IBM, Microsoft and Oracle licensing management & Oracle hardware assets. Services include, but are not limited to, license assessments; contract negotiations; technology evaluations; hardware management programs; and virtualization consulting. For more information, please visit us at www.miroconsulting.com.
