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IBM Licensing Assessments, Calculators & Tools

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Risk, Readiness & Calculators
IBM Licensing Assessment Tools
Answer 7 questions. Get a personalised score, key findings, and recommended next steps — sent directly to your inbox.
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Risk
IBM Licence Audit Readiness Assessment
Evaluate your readiness for an IBM licence audit. Covers ILMT deployment, software inventory, Passport Advantage entitlements, virtualisation, and audit defence strategy.
✓ 7 Questions ⏱ 3 min →
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Risk
IBM Sub-Capacity Licensing Risk Assessment
Assess compliance with IBM sub-capacity licensing terms. Covers ILMT coverage, report retention, virtualisation rules, containers, and full-capacity exposure.
✓ 7 Questions ⏱ 3 min →
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Calculator
IBM Cloud Pak Licensing Calculator
Assess Cloud Pak licensing complexity and cost drivers. Covers VPC metrics, OpenShift dependencies, bundled entitlements, and container resource optimisation.
✓ 7 Questions ⏱ 3 min →
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Optimisation
IBM Mainframe Software Cost Assessment
Evaluate mainframe software spend and identify savings. Covers MLC pricing models, MSU management, zIIP offload, ISV alternatives, and Tailored Fit Pricing.
✓ 7 Questions ⏱ 3 min →
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Decision
IBM to Open Source Migration Feasibility Assessment
Assess feasibility of migrating from IBM middleware and databases to open-source alternatives. Covers WebSphere, MQ, Db2 replacements, skills, and cost-benefit.
✓ 7 Questions ⏱ 3 min →
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Readiness
IBM ILMT Compliance Readiness Assessment
Evaluate whether your ILMT deployment meets IBM requirements for sub-capacity licensing. Covers agents, reports, bundling, virtualisation detection, and administration.
✓ 7 Questions ⏱ 3 min →
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Calculator
IBM PVU Calculator (Processor Value Unit)
Assess your IBM PVU licensing requirements and identify optimisation opportunities. Covers processor types, core counts, sub-capacity, virtualisation, and consolidation.
✓ 7 Questions ⏱ 3 min →
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IBM Licensing Guides & Knowledge
Deep-dive articles, case studies, and strategic guides from our IBM licensing advisory team.
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IBM Knowledge Hub
Comprehensive library of IBM licensing articles covering PVU, sub-capacity, ILMT, Cloud Paks, mainframe, and audit defence.
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IBM Advisory Services
Audit defence, ILMT validation, sub-capacity compliance, Cloud Pak optimisation, and mainframe cost reduction from independent experts.
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Case Studies
Real-world examples of how we help enterprises reduce IBM licensing costs, defend audits, and optimise compliance.
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White Papers
In-depth research on IBM licensing mechanics, ILMT best practices, sub-capacity compliance, and Cloud Pak strategy.
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