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Ever Wonder Why You're Constantly Fixing Defective Software?
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is one...
You have GOT to be kidding us! $1,000,000 Rewards?!?
Wait a minute. It looks like maybe we’re hav...
Corel's WordPerfect Stepping Up
Corel has established a beach-head with Lenovo by...
Fuel Cell Power
Source for your notebook? For a little over a ye...
My Point is: You're Missing the Point.
Nearly everyone agrees that ethical business peopl...
Peoplesoft Snags Oracle in Sharp Practice Settlement
A whistleblower has successfully used the America...
Anti Piracy: How You’ll Get Caught in The Software Piracy Audit Scam!
One of the key reasons we hear so much about softw...
Crisis Management! (2)
How can I eliminate the trend of managing by cris...
Do You Genuinely Resolve Project Problems?
Perhaps we could all agree that anyone who initia...
The Latest Global Software Piracy Study? It's all a question of perspective.
The Business Software Alliance (BSA.org ) recently...
Vista sales are down? Maybe the product just doesn't deliver business value....
While I am willing to give Billy and The Kids cre...
Are You Disposable?
When it comes to your current job, your career, e...
Q&A - Should I contact the copyright holder about software piracy problems?
A. Nice question! Scary, but very nice! The short ...
Disaster Recovery Help: Rebuilding Technology After the Disaster
Has your company been hammered by a man-made or na...
Anti Piracy: Software Enforcement Audits Get More Lucrative Every Day!
In September, 2007, the Business Software Alliance...
Anti Piracy Enforcement in Action: World’s Top Movie Pirates Get $3 DVDs!
When it comes to copyright piracy, the so-called a...
Technology Asset Management: With No Costly Hidden Agendas or Strings Attached!
When it comes to The Network, I constantly comment...
Disaster Recovery: How Can You Turn a Disaster into a Competitive Edge?
This is the SECOND in a six-part series covering ...
Business Process Improvement: Recipe for Personal & Professional Success!
Want to get in on a little-known secret for person...
I'm not sure. Is it Sync, Sink, Sank, or Sunk?
Alright. Let's try something different. My friend...
Hello? Microsoft Vista team? Is anybody IN there?
Did we hear someone mention that their Vista PCs e...
You're paying too much for tech assets. Here's what you can do to stop the madness!
You wanted more ways your company can reduce the c...
Business Technology Reduce Costs – Want to know how to do more with less?
Bottom Line: If you could cut corporate IT costs b...
Software asset management: Gartner says 90% of us will use open source in 2012...
Jack Wallen at TechRepublic has written an intere...
How Can I Get More Focus From My Project Management Team?
Q.) As a project manager, how do I engage the peop...
Dell RIFs 8,000+ Employees: Does It Make You Wonder About The Value of That Tech Career?
Let's See: Dell is eliminating 8,000+ North Americ...
Music Piracy Target? Start Pushing Back!
This post is a follow-up to multiple Internet reso...
CIOs Need to Adjust Their Technology Portfolio Management Perspectives
Steven Bandrowczak, the Nortel CIO, wants to reduc...
Software Piracy: How do I estimate the costs of a software non compliance audit?
We have found that, in as many as 90%+ of copyrigh...
Technology Asset Management: Are You Wasting IT Money?
I don't know about you, but for a lot of folks mon...
Technology Asset Management: Do NOT Spend Money to Save Money!
My accountant has been virtually beating this into...
Technology Asset Management: Hidden Costs & Risks During an Acquisition, Merger, or Name Change
If your company is involved--or may become involve...
Asset Management & Business Process Improvement: Lead, Follow, or Get Out of The Way!
Every time I teach a course, be it software life c...
New to technology asset management? Want to succeed? Here are some things to consider.
Technology asset management - software asset manag...
Technology Asset Management Body of Knowledge - TAMBOK
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Zack's Facts
Projects are Short!
64% of projects last less than a year. (Source PMI...
Software Asset Management - Should I call the copyright holder about software piracy problems?
Q. Should I call the copyright holder if I think m...
The Server Was Lost? For Four Years?!?
Scene: The University of North Carolina Event: Un...
70% of Projects Lack Resources?
According to a survey of PMI members, 70% of proj...
Does Your Business Have a Strategic Plan?
Statistically, fewer than 10% of businesses have d...
Technology Asset Management: How Do We Stop Wasting IT Money?
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Software Piracy
Piracy Q + A
Anti Piracy Q&A - How Closely are Purchase Receipts Reviewed During an Audit?
Software Piracy - Q.) - This question could have ...
Anti Piracy Q&A - What do the non compliance auditors look for during a punitive audit?
Anti Piracy Q.) What do software non compliance a...
Anti Piracy Q&A - How does communication with an audit group lead to additional audit problems?
Anti Piracy Q.) Once we have been targeted for a ...
Conducting SW Audits
Q&A - Should compliance enforcement audits be kept confidential from employees?
A.) Absolutely. There is a significant chance that...
Enforcement Industry
Are The Inmates Running the Software Piracy Asylum?
I don’t know about you but I sincerely try n...
Copyright Enforcement Goes Looney-Tech!
The copyright anti-piracy hit squads have struck o...
Software Piracy Avoidance
Ohio Entrepreneur Expo - Ohio Department of Development & Small Business Development Centers
The attached Flash presentation is an overview of ...
Software Anti-Piracy Policies & Procedures
Are your corporate policies & procedures (P&Ps) ge...
Go On--Declare Tech Interdependence: But, do it Very Carefully or You're in Software Piracy Country!
Go Ahead and Declare Technology Interdependence f...
Modern Pirates TOC & Sample Chapter
Modern Pirates is the only book in existence that...
Guess What? There are SPIES in your midst.
How many of your fellow employees, former employe...
License Violation - Software too far from server!
Actually, we're 100% serious about this one. In ...
Those Ten Anti Piracy Commandmentst will NOT Necessarily Protect You from Software Piracy Audits...
In June of 2006, the article: The Ten Commandment...
Software Piracy Avoidance
License Violation - Software too far from server!
Actually, we're 100% serious about this one. In ...
Guess What? There are SPIES in your midst.
How many of your fellow employees, former employe...
Modern Pirates TOC & Sample Chapter
Modern Pirates is the only book in existence that...
Those Ten Anti Piracy Commandmentst will NOT Necessarily Protect You from Software Piracy Audits...
In June of 2006, the article: The Ten Commandment...
Go On--Declare Tech Interdependence: But, do it Very Carefully or You're in Software Piracy Country!
Go Ahead and Declare Technology Interdependence f...
Software Anti-Piracy Policies & Procedures
Are your corporate policies & procedures (P&Ps) ge...
Ohio Entrepreneur Expo - Ohio Department of Development & Small Business Development Centers
The attached Flash presentation is an overview of ...
Enforcement Industry
Are The Inmates Running the Software Piracy Asylum?
I don’t know about you but I sincerely try n...
Copyright Enforcement Goes Looney-Tech!
The copyright anti-piracy hit squads have struck o...
Conducting SW Audits
Q&A - Should compliance enforcement audits be kept confidential from employees?
A.) Absolutely. There is a significant chance that...
Piracy Q & A
Anti Piracy Q&A - What do the non compliance auditors look for during a punitive audit?
Anti Piracy Q.) What do software non compliance a...
Anti Piracy Q&A - How does communication with an audit group lead to additional audit problems?
Anti Piracy Q.) Once we have been targeted for a ...
Anti Piracy Q&A - How Closely are Purchase Receipts Reviewed During an Audit?
Software Piracy - Q.) - This question could have ...
Software Asset Management
Links
Software Managers Organization
In keeping with our policy of working together wit...
SAM Q + A
Q&A - Why shouldn’t my company purchase “shrink wrapped” software?
Q.) Why shouldn't my company purchase shrinkwrap s...
Q&A - When is it legal to copy software?
Your Question: When am I permitted to copy softwa...
SAM Tools
Q&A What is the most cost effective SAM tool?
A. You asked about the software asset management (...
SAM Process
ISO Announces Software Asset Management Standards
Frankly, Scarlet, “It’s about time!&rd...
Software Warranties? You Don't Need No Stinking Warranties!
Guess what? The warranties for the operating syste...
SAM Strategies / Tactics
Reduce the Costs & Risks of Buying Business Software
This article is in response to, and supplemental ...
YOU are responsible for our mistakes
Are you using proprietary operating systems and/or...
Business Technology: How SaaS is going to cost you more—in cash and in lost control over tech!
Listen in as Al Plastow discusses how software as...
Thinking about buying multi-processor systems?
Dispite what the hardware chip producers are tell...
SAM Benefits
5.X Proven Processes Guaranteed To Cut Your IT Costs
PART ONE of 5.X2: There is enormous business value...
Software Asset Management Experts Do NOT Buy Shrink-Wrap Software!
The software you purchase in office supply store--...
SAM Benefits
Software Asset Management Experts Do NOT Buy Shrink-Wrap Software!
The software you purchase in office supply store--...
5.X Proven Processes Guaranteed To Cut Your IT Costs
PART ONE of 5.X2: There is enormous business value...
SAM Strategies & Tactics
Thinking about buying multi-processor systems?
Dispite what the hardware chip producers are tell...
YOU are responsible for our mistakes
Are you using proprietary operating systems and/or...
Business Technology: How SaaS is going to cost you more—in cash and in lost control over tech!
Listen in as Al Plastow discusses how software as...
Reduce the Costs & Risks of Buying Business Software
This article is in response to, and supplemental ...
SAM Process
ISO Announces Software Asset Management Standards
Frankly, Scarlet, “It’s about time!&rd...
Software Warranties? You Don't Need No Stinking Warranties!
Guess what? The warranties for the operating syste...
SAM Tools
Q&A What is the most cost effective SAM tool?
A. You asked about the software asset management (...
SAM Q & A
Q&A - When is it legal to copy software?
Your Question: When am I permitted to copy softwa...
Q&A - Why shouldn’t my company purchase “shrink wrapped” software?
Q.) Why shouldn't my company purchase shrinkwrap s...
Training
Getting your IT investment money\'s worth!
Your company could be spending as much as double f...
FREE Online Technology Portfolio Management Knowledge Briefing
Free Online Technology Portfolio Management Semin...
Business Technology Asset Management Programs Delivered at Kent State University!
The Business Technology Consumer Network is proud ...
Information Technology Portfolio Management Training Overview
Enterprises that embrace Information Technology Po...
Technology Asset Management Professional Training Overview
It's time to take back control over your technolog...
Misc. Professional Development
Personal/Professional Development Resources: Check Out United Professionals
Are you a "white collar" worker? I think you'll ag...
Trusted Resource: Personal/Professional Coaching
For nearly four years, I have been a friend and co...
Personal/Professional Development: Brief List of Our Online Professional Development Programs
Either you are in control of your own career grow...
Personal Success: In Life, Career, or Lotto: You Must Be Present To Win!
When it comes to your job; your family; even your ...
Career Enhancement: Are You a Knowledge Worker? Or an Employee?
For years the vast majority of workers have all es...
Technology Asset Management: When it comes to planning, is it "Top Down"?
Or is it Bottom Up? What is the difference betwe...
Project Management
Project Management: In-Class Resource Links Spring 2008
One of the key differences between a successful pr...
Project Management Professional Development Program - Overview
If you are tired of attending training programs th...
Basic Project Management Training Introduction
In this economy, you need every edge you can lay y...
Project Management Training: Enhancing Project Success
Enhancing Project Success Are you interested i...
Project Management Training: Core Project Management Methodologies
Core Project Management Methodologies In PM Met...
Project Management Training: Project Management for Project Team Members
Project Management for Project Team Members In thi...
Software Asset Management / Conducting SW Audits
Software Asset Management Professional Development
Are you interested in minimizing software expenses...
Anti Piracy = Certified Software & Copyright Compliance Assurance Professional (SCCA) - Overview
Brief overview of the SCCA Certification Training....
Anti Piracy = Software Piracy Audit Avoidance Professional Development Training
The Business Technology Consumer Network, The Inst...
Anti Piracy = Conducting the Proactive Software Piracy Audit - Training Preview
We don't expect you to attend one of our professio...
Conducting SW Audits
Anti Piracy = Conducting the Proactive Software Piracy Audit - Training Preview
We don't expect you to attend one of our professio...
Anti Piracy = Software Piracy Audit Avoidance Professional Development Training
The Business Technology Consumer Network, The Inst...
Anti Piracy = Certified Software & Copyright Compliance Assurance Professional (SCCA) - Overview
Brief overview of the SCCA Certification Training....
Software Asset Management Professional Development
Are you interested in minimizing software expenses...
Project Management
Basic Project Management Training Introduction
In this economy, you need every edge you can lay y...
Project Management Training: Enhancing Project Success
Enhancing Project Success Are you interested i...
Project Management Training: Project Management for Project Team Members
Project Management for Project Team Members In thi...
Project Management Training: Core Project Management Methodologies
Core Project Management Methodologies In PM Met...
Project Management Professional Development Program - Overview
If you are tired of attending training programs th...
Project Management: In-Class Resource Links Spring 2008
One of the key differences between a successful pr...
Misc. Prof. Development
Technology Asset Management: When it comes to planning, is it "Top Down"?
Or is it Bottom Up? What is the difference betwe...
Career Enhancement: Are You a Knowledge Worker? Or an Employee?
For years the vast majority of workers have all es...
Personal Success: In Life, Career, or Lotto: You Must Be Present To Win!
When it comes to your job; your family; even your ...
Personal/Professional Development: Brief List of Our Online Professional Development Programs
Either you are in control of your own career grow...
Trusted Resource: Personal/Professional Coaching
For nearly four years, I have been a friend and co...
Personal/Professional Development Resources: Check Out United Professionals
Are you a "white collar" worker? I think you'll ag...
Tech Asset Management
TAM Q + A
Q&A - What is the most important technology asset management tool?
A.) Genuinely effective IT asset managers (ITAM) a...
Q&A - Why Centralize IT Asset Management?
Q.) Are we doing this wrong? In my company, there...
TAM Process
Technicians—by Definition—are Technicians—NOT Technology Asset Managers!
I’m Alan Plastow and there are perfectly log...
Technology Asset Management Training & Professional Development
The Network offers the following competitive* prof...
IT Portfolio Management: Technology Managers Don't DO Green?
Forrester Research recently conducted a green su...
TAM Strategies / Tactics
Q&A - What is a technology asset management repository?
Q.) What is a technology asset management reposit...
Technology Asset Management: The Product Functionality Game
Do your agreements with suppliers clearly define t...
DualCore Processor Killing your laptop?
Businesses using multi-core processor notebooks a...
TAM Benefits
Gartner's IT Cost Cutting Recommendations? You're Kidding, Right?
During April of 2008, at Gartner's Emerging Techno...
Mercy Health Partners Cut Tech Costs by $4 Million with Technology Portfolio Management!
Using effective technology portfolio management co...
Guess why so many Information Technology Projects fail...
What's wrong with this picture: The lead company t...
How much can you save with TAM?
When you implement a well-considered technology as...
Q&A - How Can IT Asset Management Help Me Produce a More Accurate Budget?
Q. - How can I actually use IT asset management to...
TAM Benefits
Q&A - How Can IT Asset Management Help Me Produce a More Accurate Budget?
Q. - How can I actually use IT asset management to...
How much can you save with TAM?
When you implement a well-considered technology as...
Mercy Health Partners Cut Tech Costs by $4 Million with Technology Portfolio Management!
Using effective technology portfolio management co...
Guess why so many Information Technology Projects fail...
What's wrong with this picture: The lead company t...
Gartner's IT Cost Cutting Recommendations? You're Kidding, Right?
During April of 2008, at Gartner's Emerging Techno...
TAM Strategies & Tactics
DualCore Processor Killing your laptop?
Businesses using multi-core processor notebooks a...
Technology Asset Management: The Product Functionality Game
Do your agreements with suppliers clearly define t...
Q&A - What is a technology asset management repository?
Q.) What is a technology asset management reposit...
TAM Process
Technicians—by Definition—are Technicians—NOT Technology Asset Managers!
I’m Alan Plastow and there are perfectly log...
IT Portfolio Management: Technology Managers Don't DO Green?
Forrester Research recently conducted a green su...
Technology Asset Management Training & Professional Development
The Network offers the following competitive* prof...
TAM Tools
TAM Q & A
Q&A - Why Centralize IT Asset Management?
Q.) Are we doing this wrong? In my company, there...
Q&A - What is the most important technology asset management tool?
A.) Genuinely effective IT asset managers (ITAM) a...
Negotiations
Strategies + Tactics
Do You Have a BATNA?
When it comes to software acquisitions or other en...
Software Agreements
Value in Negotiations?
When you plan a negotiation (You DO plan them, do...
Software Agreements
Value in Negotiations?
When you plan a negotiation (You DO plan them, do...
Strategies & Tactics
Do You Have a BATNA?
When it comes to software acquisitions or other en...
Project Management
Links
Project Management Resource: Same-Page eStudio
Take a look at the project management resources of...
Project Management Resources from GanttHead
GanttHead is an excellent site for project manager...
Project Management Resource: U.S. DOD Cost & Resource Center
Project Management links and resources developed b...
Project Management Institute
The Project Management Institute in Pittsburgh, P...
Tasmania--That's Right--Tasmania's Project Management Resources are Excellent!
I'm not sure... Maybe it's just because of their n...
New York State Project Management - Excellent Resources
I constantly find myself referring to the informat...
Project Management Glossary Resource
Follow this link for an excellent glossary of pro...
Project Management Q + A
Project Q&A - What's the difference between certification prep courses & practical courses?
Great question! In fact, I get this one quite a lo...
Project Management Success: Q&A How Do I Build My Basic Project Management Knowledge?
Q.) What kind of knowledge of the basics of projec...
Project Management Success: Q&A How Can I Quickly Learn to Manage Small Projects?
Q.) How do I gain a better understanding of proj...
Q&A How Do I Help Executive Management Provide Better Project Support?
Q.) I have found that management sometimes doesn'...
Templates
Project Management Resource: Phil Wolf - PM Templates
Phil has obviously invested a significant amount o...
Project Management Resource: New York State PM Office
There is plenty of great project management materi...
Tasmanian PM Templates
Over forty templates from our friends in Tasmania....
Knowledge Briefings
Templates
Tasmanian PM Templates
Over forty templates from our friends in Tasmania....
Project Management Resource: New York State PM Office
There is plenty of great project management materi...
Project Management Resource: Phil Wolf - PM Templates
Phil has obviously invested a significant amount o...
Project Management Q & A
Q&A How Do I Help Executive Management Provide Better Project Support?
Q.) I have found that management sometimes doesn'...
Project Management Success: Q&A How Can I Quickly Learn to Manage Small Projects?
Q.) How do I gain a better understanding of proj...
Project Management Success: Q&A How Do I Build My Basic Project Management Knowledge?
Q.) What kind of knowledge of the basics of projec...
Project Q&A - What's the difference between certification prep courses & practical courses?
Great question! In fact, I get this one quite a lo...
Project Management Links
Project Management Glossary Resource
Follow this link for an excellent glossary of pro...
New York State Project Management - Excellent Resources
I constantly find myself referring to the informat...
Tasmania--That's Right--Tasmania's Project Management Resources are Excellent!
I'm not sure... Maybe it's just because of their n...
Project Management Institute
The Project Management Institute in Pittsburgh, P...
Project Management Resource: U.S. DOD Cost & Resource Center
Project Management links and resources developed b...
Project Management Resources from GanttHead
GanttHead is an excellent site for project manager...
Project Management Resource: Same-Page eStudio
Take a look at the project management resources of...
Media
Book Reviews
50 Management Ideas you really need to know
50 Management Methods, written by Edward Russell-W...
Grown Up Digital by Don Tapscott
Wow! This is a good one. Tapscott explores the way...
Pritchett Publishing Series
The Unfolding – by Dr. Price Pritchett &ndas...
Little Gold Book of YES!Attitude
The Little Gold Book of YES!Attitude – by J...
Celebrating Success!
Celebrating Success! – by Ronald Finklestei...
Modern Pirates TOC & Sample Chapter
Ever play "Software Piracy Reward Pinball?" ...
The Daily Drucker
This is an excellent resource for nearly anyone wh...
Little Green Book of Getting Your Way
Quite frankly, I enjoy Jeffrey Gitomer's colorful ...
Trusted Partners
Recently (2008) I dug this book out of my library ...
Managing the Dynamics of Change
Managing the Dynamics of Change: The Fastest Path ...
News Releases
Anti Piracy Group Hits Utah Economy for $250K
The Business Technology Consumer Network could ea...
Anti Piract Group Drains $350K from California Economy
The Business Technology Consumer Network could ea...
Anti Piracy Group Siphons $205k from Nevada Economy
The Business Technology Consumer Network could ea...
Anti Piracy Group Siphons $92K Out of Colorado Economy
The Business Technology Consumer Network could ea...
Great News: The BizTechNet Site Has Been Updated
Finally! We've updated our site to open up the use...
American Software Piracy Targets Pay Up
The Business Technology Consumer Network could ea...
Training Overviews
Information Technology Asset Management Training Overview
The average corporation spends as much as 15% of t...
Software Asset Management Life Cycle Training Overview
You can dramatically cut the costs of acquiring po...
Software & Copyright Compliance Assurance Professional - Overview
Take a look at the Software & Copyright Compliance...
Media Materials
Alan L. Plastow - Speaking Topics
Alan Plastow is a leading advocate for the busine...
Media Materials
Alan L. Plastow - Speaking Topics
Alan Plastow is a leading advocate for the busine...
Training Overviews
Software & Copyright Compliance Assurance Professional - Overview
Take a look at the Software & Copyright Compliance...
Software Asset Management Life Cycle Training Overview
You can dramatically cut the costs of acquiring po...
Information Technology Asset Management Training Overview
The average corporation spends as much as 15% of t...
Book Reviews
50 Management Ideas you really need to know
50 Management Methods, written by Edward Russell-W...
Grown Up Digital by Don Tapscott
Wow! This is a good one. Tapscott explores the way...
Pritchett Publishing Series
The Unfolding – by Dr. Price Pritchett &ndas...
Little Gold Book of YES!Attitude
The Little Gold Book of YES!Attitude – by J...
Celebrating Success!
Celebrating Success! – by Ronald Finklestei...
Modern Pirates TOC & Sample Chapter
Ever play "Software Piracy Reward Pinball?" ...
The Daily Drucker
This is an excellent resource for nearly anyone wh...
Little Green Book of Getting Your Way
Quite frankly, I enjoy Jeffrey Gitomer's colorful ...
Trusted Partners
Recently (2008) I dug this book out of my library ...
Managing the Dynamics of Change
Managing the Dynamics of Change: The Fastest Path ...
News Releases
Anti Piracy Group Hits Utah Economy for $250K
The Business Technology Consumer Network could ea...
Anti Piract Group Drains $350K from California Economy
The Business Technology Consumer Network could ea...
Anti Piracy Group Siphons $205k from Nevada Economy
The Business Technology Consumer Network could ea...
Anti Piracy Group Siphons $92K Out of Colorado Economy
The Business Technology Consumer Network could ea...
Great News: The BizTechNet Site Has Been Updated
Finally! We've updated our site to open up the use...
American Software Piracy Targets Pay Up
The Business Technology Consumer Network could ea...
 
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