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The Challenge

When it comes to effectively managing software licenses, Motorola, a global leader in providing integrated communications and embedded electronic solutions, is setting a shining example. Motorola wasn't always so successful in managing licenses, in 1998, the company planned for the centralization of its licensing operations worldwide. There was no coordinated effort, resulting in a redundancy of staff and license purchases. "We needed a solution to help us centralize the management of our license files and servers," said Dan Griffith, Motorola's Comprehensive Software Asset Management (CSAM) support manager. To make the most of that strategy, the company …