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Discover how to master the complexities of software license compliance while efficiently saving software costs. Get answers to your pressing questions on the licensing challenges of key software vendors by experts from Rythium Technologies.
Seminar Topics
- Compliance Issues in Software Licensing
(with focus on Oracle, Microsoft, IBM, RedHat, Adobe) - Focused session on Oracle License Audits & Cost Reduction
- Mega Vendor Contract Negotiations
For Whom?
Chief Information Officers
Uncover cost-saving strategies for your software licenses while guaranteeing they align with your business needs. Plus, learn how to prepare for and navigate audits from major software vendors.
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Procurement Officers
Poor license management can lead to overspending. Get insights on how to negotiate better deals with the mega software vendors, reduce risks of non-compliance and avoid potential penalties.
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IT Finance Teams
Software licenses are a significant investment. Get insights to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of different software options based on licensing models and usage patterns. Learn how to reduce software costs.
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Sessions
Keynote
Hear from a senior colleague about the potential risks associated with improper licensing, including compliance issues, wasted resources, and security vulnerabilities. Also get to understand how the best practices have helped benefit from reduced software costs and lower future risks.
Current Audit Challenges
Get to hear the current license management challenges with the Mega Vendors – Oracle, Microsoft, IBM, Adobe, Red Hat and VMware. Also understand the services available to manage your software inventory and compliance all year around, be always audit ready and reduce software costs.
Oracle LMS
Listen to the world’s best Oracle license management expert on how to manage Oracle license audits, optimize Oracle license deployment to remain compliant and reduce costs. Challenges with Oracle Database, Java, Middleware and EBS licensing, ULAs and Oracle contracts will be discussed.
Mega Vendor Negotiations
Feeling like a pawn in mega-vendor IT negotiations? Listen to the leading procurement and contracts expert on how to deal with the IT Mega Vendors and negotiate optimal deals, saving your company money, and secure more flexible terms and conditions to reduce future exposures.
Speakers
Sheshagiri Anegondi (Sheshu)
Sheshagiri is, the Managing Partner & Principle Licensing Advisor at Rythium Technologies.
Prior to this, he was a Vice-President in Oracle Corporation.
Sheshagiri helps companies reduce Software License & Support costs through deployment optimization and risk management in software license compliance audits.
Anil Nahata
Anil co-Founded Rythium with a vision to bring to customers best in class IT Asset Management and Software License Compliance Management products and services.
Prior to this he was in Reliance Infocomm heading their Towers infrastructure business and was also their group Chief Procurement officer. Anil is an expert in commercial and contract negotiations.
Schedule
August 8
THU
7:30am – 9:15 am
Welcome & Breakfast
9:30 am – 11:30 am
Seminar
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Networking + Q&A
Venue
Kofisi Square, Riverside Drive, Nairobi
Registration