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Whatever the IBM licensing challenge, our team of license and technical experts will ensure your team are prepared, informed and confident when it comes to dealing with IBM.
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To perform a Mainframe Software DIY Audit, a client needs a list of all the IBM MLC products in their software inventory. Here we explain everything you need to know.

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Mainframe Software DIY Audit
To perform a Mainframe Software DIY Audit, a client needs a list of all the IBM MLC products in their software inventory. Find out more here.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Strategic timing can strengthen your IBM ELA negotiation position. Most IBM ELAs run 3-5yrs. If you can accelerate your renewal by one Q, you create unexpected revenue for IBM in that period, increasing your leverage for discounts. Q2 & Q4 renewals offer the greatest advantage.
November 6, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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This blog outlines the steps needed to avoid costly penalties, foster a deeper understanding of IBM's licensing policies, streamline your internal processes, and ultimately keep your organization compliant, prepared, and audit-ready.

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7 Easy Steps to Better Prepare for an IBM Audit
In this blog post, we outline a series of key steps that organizations can take to prepare effectively for an IBM software audit.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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A global retailer faced $10M in IBM audit exposure. We overturned every finding before it reached IBM. Zero settlement. Full compliance.

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How LicenseHawk Eliminated $10M in IBM Audit Exposure
Explore how LicenseHawk tackled IBM audit exposure, eliminating over $10 million in claimed license deficiencies.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Managing IBM licenses is hard enough. Managing them alongside Microsoft, Oracle, and cloud platforms is where the real risk lies. Here’s how to stay compliant and in control across vendors.
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Managing IBM Licenses in Multi-Vendor Environments
Master IBM license management in complex IT environments and avoid financial risks during audits and renewals.
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October 30, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Here we outline the key steps to prepare for an IBM software license audit, what to expect during the audit process, and how to navigate the post-audit phase to ensure ongoing compliance.

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How to Survive an IBM Software License Audit 
Here we outline the key steps to prepare for an IBM software license audit and what to expect during the audit process.
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October 28, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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IBM compliance shouldn't depend on one person's knowledge. Document your measurement process for each IBM product with detailed instructions and screenshots. This allows any team member to verify compliance and update deployment counts accurately.
October 27, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Are you paying for IBM licenses you already own? Most IBM products include bundled supporting components at no additional cost, but only when deployed according to IBM's rules. Proper bundle configuration can save millions in unnecessary license costs.

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October 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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This DB2 project shows the value of detailed entitlement and deployment analysis.
By adjusting license types and removing unnecessary PVUs, the client reduced DB2 spend by half while remaining fully compliant.

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Early Project Outcome: 50% Reduction in IBM DB2 Licensing Costs 
LicenseHawk achieved a 50% reduction in IBM DB2 license optimisation costs by identifying smarter licensing options.
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October 23, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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IBM software audits are complex and often very costly. And that was nearly the case for this major U.S. university, until LicenseHawk came onboard and helped them avoid $1.5 million in potential IBM audit penalties.

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IBM Audit Victory: How LicenseHawk Saved a University $1.5m
Discover how a university achieved an IBM audit victory, avoiding $1.5M in penalties with LicenseHawk’s expert help.
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October 22, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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This article summarizes steps and options clients can use to control and hopefully minimize the cost of their monthly run rates for mainframe software.

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Tips for Managing and Minimizing IBM MLC Monthly Run Rates 
This article summarizes steps and options clients can use to control and minimize the cost of their monthly run rates for mainframe software.  
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October 21, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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Before entering ELA negotiations, verify that every IBM product is still actively deployed. There's no sense in paying for support on products you no longer use. Dropping S&S for unused software can save you thousands.

Money better spent on the products you actually need and want!

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October 20, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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This article highlights legitimate reasons for an IBM license audit delay, from GDPR restrictions to process delays, staffing to conflicts.

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10 Legitimate Reasons for an IBM License Audit Delay
This article highlights legitimate reasons for an IBM license audit delay, from GDPR restrictions to process delays, staffing to conflicts.
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October 17, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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We still see too many IBM customers running ILMT, but only scanning part of their environment.
We’ve shared seven practical ways to expand ILMT coverage and remove blind spots before IBM does.

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Ten Tips to Expand Your ILMT Scanning Scope
Learn seven proven strategies to expand IBM ILMT scanning scope, reduce audit risk, and ensure sub-capacity compliance.
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October 16, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Applying the wrong license metrics can lead to penalties or extra expenses. Review the ILMT settings for each product, ensuring the correct metric is tracked, and verify it aligns with your purchase records and actual usage.

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October 15, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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This post provides a detailed overview of the essential steps and tactics needed to navigate an IBM audit confidently and preserve your organization's best interests.

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How to Win in an IBM Audit Negotiation
This blog offers a detailed overview of the essential steps and tactics to help you win in an IBM audit negotiation.
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October 14, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Does your organization know how to look for "audits in disguise?"

Here we look at the various names IBM uses for software license audits.

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An Audit by Any Other Name: Navigating IBM License Reviews
Uncover how IBM license reviews may actually be audits in disguise. Learn to identify disguised audits like ILMT Pilots, IASP, and more.
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October 13, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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This post shares actionable tips to help you better manage your IBM license costs and maximize your investment, along with a list of FAQs.

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10 Tips to Help You Better Manage Your IBM License Costs
This post shares actionable tips to help you better manage your IBM license costs and maximize your investment, along with a list of FAQs.
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October 10, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Struggling with IBM license agreements? Our latest blog breaks down their structure:

▪️What types of agreements exist
▪️How sub-capacity licensing works
▪️What to watch for during audits

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IBM License Agreements Explained
Simplify IBM license agreements with this guide. Understand key terms, compliance rules, and how to choose the right license for your needs.
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October 8, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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This article discusses various reports that can be leveraged to check for compliance of mainframe products.

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IBM Reports to Check for Compliance of Mainframe Products
In this blog, we discuss various reports that can be leveraged to check for compliance of mainframe products.
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October 7, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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Inaccurate reporting of virtualized environments can lead to penalties. Make sure ILMT properly tracks each virtual machine, cloud instance, and associated IBM software, and that it allocates licenses correctly for VMware, Hyper-V, and cloud deployments.

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October 6, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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This case study details how a UK defense contract was able to save $2 million, in four weeks with its IBM ELA Renewal.

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Defense Contractor Saves $2 Million on IBM ELA Renewal
This case study details how a UK defense contract was able to save $2 million, in four weeks with its IBM ELA Renewal.
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October 3, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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🚨 IBM Licensing Tip: ILMT agents assume all detected IBM products need a production license based on processors. But non-production environments are often licensed per user.

Don't mix license metrics on the same server—one will be wasted! Optimize your setup to avoid unnecessary costs.

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October 1, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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This article looks at cost optimization techniques for mainframes, which are based on capacity-based licensing.

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IBM Mainframe Capacity-Based Licensing
This article looks at cost optimization techniques for mainframes, which are based on capacity-based licensing.
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September 30, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Here we look at why you shouldn't let VMs with IBM products “wander” around the server farm. It's a massive IBM license risk and could cost you dearly.

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IBM license risk when VMs “wander” around the server farm
Here we look at why you shouldn't let VMs with IBM products “wander” around the server farm. It's a massive IBM license risk and could cost you dearly.
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September 29, 2025 at 3:54 PM