Oracle, SAP, VMware/Broadcom, IBM — four vendors that collectively extract billions from enterprise IT budgets every year. We explain exactly how their commercial models work, where the leverage is, and what you can do about it.
Everything you need to know about replacing Oracle support — what it covers, what it costs, the legal position, and the 9-step migration process. 15 years of Oracle commercial intelligence in one guide.
Read the complete guide →Version-by-version coverage from 11g to 23ai. Patching methodology, 97.3% CVE resolution rate, and 4-week transition.
Read article →Complete guide to third-party support for Oracle E-Business Suite — licensing, coverage, and why Oracle pushes managed cloud services.
Read article →JDE EnterpriseOne and World TPS — version matrix, coverage scope, and how to avoid the forced Oracle Cloud migration.
Read article →PeopleSoft version matrix across HCM, FSCM, CS, CRM and more. TPS coverage scope, cost models, and cloud HCM migration reality check.
Read article →Why Siebel customers resist Fusion CX migration — and how TPS turns that installed base into a long-term competitive advantage.
Read article →Oracle's Java licensing model penalises growth and punishes legitimate usage. Here's exactly how the cost model works and your four exit routes.
Read article →The definitive guide to replacing SAP Support — what GoVendorFree covers, the S/4HANA migration alternative, cost model, and the legal position on SAP maintenance obligations.
Read the complete guide →S/4HANA migration costs £18M–£45M on average. Third-party support delivers 60% savings while you wait for a business case that actually works.
Read article →SAP charges 22% of net licence value annually. We break down every line item — and show how much of it delivers zero value to a stable ECC landscape.
Read article →True BASIS costs across all four categories — TPS integration, team right-sizing, landscape rationalisation, and automation — delivering £800K annually.
Read article →6-category SAP HANA migration cost breakdown. The 5-year TCO comparison: S/4HANA at £39.4M vs ECC + TPS at £2.88M.
Read article →True BASIS cost structure (4 categories = £1.3M total), 4 cost reduction levers, and a combined £773K annual saving model.
Read article →Deep analysis of every component in a typical £2M SAP support bill — and how to reduce it by 60% without touching your landscape.
Read article →Broadcom's acquisition changed everything about VMware licensing. This guide covers what TPS covers, the legal position on perpetual licences, and your full cost reduction strategy.
Read the complete guide →Real-world price impact by org size (100–2,000+ servers). The per-core model change, four strategic responses, and why TPS is the most effective.
Read article →The legal analysis of your perpetual licence rights post-acquisition. Broadcom can change support pricing — but not your right to run what you bought.
Read article →Full vSphere version matrix, TPS coverage by version, and cost model by environment size (50–1,000+ hosts). 50–70% below VCF pricing.
Read article →NSX-V end of support, NSX version matrix, and the 18–36 month DFW migration reality for complex environments. TPS bridges the gap.
Read article →Broadcom's uncertain future for Horizon and the EUC portfolio. How TPS protects your VDI investment while you evaluate alternatives.
Read article →IBM's Passport Advantage model, Sub-Capacity licensing complexity, and why IBM software support is uniquely amenable to third-party alternatives. The authoritative guide.
Read the complete guide →TPS, partial PA, Sub-Capacity, migration, negotiation, hybrid — a 6-option strategy grid with decision criteria for each IBM software portfolio scenario.
Read article →Version EOL matrix, timeline visualisation, TPS bridge strategy, and the security risk management approach for organisations that can't migrate immediately.
Read article →Db2 LTS vs CD track, version matrix from 10.1 to 12.1, and the combined TPS angle for SAP-on-Db2 environments that can save 65%.
Read article →MQ version matrix (7.0–9.3), TPS coverage, 4-option alternatives framework, and financial services MQ architecture considerations.
Read article →WAS version matrix (7.0–9.0 ND), Liberty migration reality (£3.2M–£7.8M for 80-app environment), and z/OS WAS TPS coverage.
Read article →Hardware and software TPS for POWER7–POWER10. AIX, IBM i, Linux on Power, and SAP on Power combined saving of 55–70%.
Read article →IBM i (AS/400) is mission-critical for thousands of enterprises. TPS delivers full coverage at 50–65% below IBM's Passport Advantage rate — with no forced migration.
Read article →Our free assessment benchmarks your Oracle, SAP, VMware, or IBM support costs against market rates and shows the exact saving available. 15-minute response. No commitment required.
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