Grid View
List View-
The Future of Software Licensing: The Importance of an Optimal License Model in Divestitures
When a company spins off a business unit, the spotlight often shines on financials, operations, and IT infrastructure. Yet, hidden within the fine print of software contracts lies a strategic lever that can make or break the success of a divestiture: licensing. In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, where hybrid cloud, SaaS, and AI-driven platforms reign supreme, software licensing has transcended its role as a mere compliance checkbox. It has become a critical enabler of agility, innovation, and cost control. However, many organizations still underestimate the complexity and opportunity embedded in licensing decisions during a carve-out or spin-off.
July, 2025
-
After the Ink Dries: The Compliance Tightrope in Post-Merger Procurement
The press release is out. The deal is done. But for procurement teams, the real challenge is just beginning. In one recent merger, a global enterprise discovered that over 30% of its inherited supplier contracts were noncompliant with local data privacy laws, just weeks before integration. This isn’t unusual—if anything, it serves as an early heads-up. When it comes to post-merger compliance, unanticipated issues can quietly become bigger challenges if left unchecked.
August, 2025
-
The Impact of Broadcom’s Acquisition of VMware: Pricing and Licensing Changes, and Strategies for Mitigation
With VMware’s customer base facing up to 800% price hikes, Broadcom’s $69B acquisition has become a strategic inflection point for enterprise IT leaders. The shift has triggered widespread reevaluation of virtualization strategies, especially as Broadcom transitions VMware’s licensing from perpetual to subscription-based models. According to Avasant’s benchmark data, over 70% of enterprises are now actively exploring mitigation strategies, including hybrid cloud adoption and alternative hypervisor platforms,to offset cost escalations and maintain operational continuity. For organizations deeply embedded in VMware’s ecosystem, understanding these changes and responding with agility is no longer optional; it’s essential.
September, 2025
-
Navigating the Divestiture Process: From Strategy to Execution
In today’s volatile market, over 70% of Fortune 500 companies are actively reshaping their portfolios through divestitures. While the rewards are high, the risks are real. At Avasant, we help organizations turn complexity into clarity—transforming divestiture into a strategic growth engine.
October, 2025
-
Network and Digital Services were Never More Vital
As organizations emerge from the pandemic and adopt flexible hybrid operating models, the reliance on digital technologies has only increased, with mobility at its center point. The cloud, cybersecurity, and network form the foundational pillars to enable organizations to achieve digital transformation, as it requires unfettered access to data across the entire infrastructure. This Research Byte outlines what organizations must rapidly do to manage networks and infrastructure as they make the changes enacted during the pandemic permanent. It builds on findings from the Orange Business Services Analyst Event, held on July 6–7, 2022, and Avasant Research.
September, 2022
-
Quantum Computing Coming Sooner Than You Think
The slow pace of quantum development has inspired enterprises to take a “wait and watch” strategy for quantum applications. Increasing the number of qubits while reducing the noise or error correction is the most critical challenge in quantum computing. However, the next five years will be crucial in the development of quantum computers. So now is time to build partnerships and identify pilot programs for when quantum computing becomes affordable and accessible to your size and type of organization.
May, 2021
Private equity
Search results for "" ( 5626 )
