Montclair, NJ -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/27/2011 -- Greg Larsen, Senior Management Consultant, Animus Solutions, Inc. will discuss what generally prompts software vendor audits, including certain behaviors by organizations and how to counteract these situations through proper planning. A former licensing compliance auditor, Larsen will discuss audit triggers such as:

• Lack of reliable information leading to conflicting statements

• Upgrade and activation issues

• Interest in alternative licensing models

• Awareness by vendors of a lack of SAM in your organization

In addition, Larsen will outline common issues that contribute to software non-compliance and software asset management (SAM) best practices.

WHAT:
Software audits and increased enforcement by software vendors have intensified, according to Forrester Research. In fact, the last year saw more causes for disputes and non-compliance claims. Software compliance is a multi-tiered, enterprise-wide issue that’s surprisingly complex the larger the organization. But, what triggers an audit?

WHO:
Greg Larsen, Senior Management Consultant, Animus Solutions

DETAILS:
To attend, go to https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/197708914

WHEN:
February 2, 2011
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. ET (8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. PT)

HOSTED BY:
Animus Solutions, Inc. is a management consulting firm helping organizations solve the toughest enterprise issues and reach their peak performance through the most innovative techniques, processes and technology. Serving both private and public sectors, Animus provides leading industry expertise in areas such as Enterprise Asset Management; Compliance and Risk Management; Change Management; Homeland Security & Emergency Management; IT and Software Asset Management; and Information Technology. For more information visit: http://www.animussolutions.com