Former licensing compliance auditor discusses software audit triggers

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

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Company expands management team to serve growing client roster

Fords, NJ -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/19/2008 -- The world's software license management expert, Miro Consulting, Inc. promotes Wayne Federico to Chief Information Officer (CIO) in response to the company's continued growth and success.

Mr. Federico will retain his title of Vice President of Technical Services and continue to manage and develop the technology and processes to support Miro's core consulting services. He will continue to work with CIOs and directors of IT from mid-sized and Fortune 1000 companies to align their IT needs with their business strategies.

Miro Consulting helps companies analyzing, negotiating or re-negotiating enterprise software contracts, specifically Oracle licensing. The company also assures licensing compliance through its ongoing software asset management program. Clients include GotVMail, PR Newswire, Timex and many other mid-size organizations as well as Fortune 1000 companies.

"Wayne has nearly two decades of project management and IT consulting experience, and has natural leadership abilities that have allowed him to retain people on his team for nearly a decade," said Scott D. Rosenberg, CEO and founder, Miro Consulting. "Wayne has a deep insight of what keeps CIOs awake at night. Though his deep understanding and hard work, Wayne has won the respect of his peers."

Prior to Miro Consulting, Mr. Federico served as director of Technical Services for Spherion in the company's Professional Services and Technology groups, where he supported the company's development, maintenance and growth of their Infrastructure service lines. While working at Spherion for nearly two decades, he managed a team that grew to include more than 50 consultants, many of whom remained with him throughout his tenure including several acquisitions. Additionally, Federico's team increased revenues by an estimated 20% year over year and maintained profitability even during volatile market conditions. He managed over 20 vendor partnerships for the company, including Microsoft, Cisco and Novell. During his time with Spherion, Mr. Federico was recognized with an award for "Responsiveness and Ability to Deliver" in 2001, and the 1994 President's Award for "Outstanding performance in the operational support of the organization's objectives".

Mr. Federico holds a degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix.

About Miro Consulting, Inc.
Miro Consulting (http://www.miroconsulting.com) has provided advisory services to Oracle and Microsoft clients needing assistance in managing the fundamental changes in their software licensing assets. This highly successful consulting practice has helped 250+ clients throughout North America to optimize their total cost of ownership. A privately held award-winning company based in Fords, New Jersey, Miro has overseen over $700 million in Oracle and Microsoft transactions.

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Sendouts Pro, Split-Fee Exchange and Online Training Featured in New Look

Montclair, NJ -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/12/2008 -- Sendouts has revamped its brand identity including its corporate website (http://www.sendouts.com) and logo to reflect its position as the leading single source provider of comprehensive software, tools and training for the staffing and recruitment industry.

In 1999, Sendouts established its position as a pioneer in the industry by launching its flagship product, Sendouts Pro, an easy-to-use, web-based recruitment management software. Since then, the company has rapidly grown year after year and has expanded its products and services to become a comprehensive resource for recruiters and owners. Recently, Sendouts announced a new release of Sendouts Pro (6.5) that includes a number of new sourcing tools, in addition to Sendouts University – an online training center that offers tutorials and lectures by known industry experts – and SendoutsXchange, a trusted split-fee recruiter-to-recruiter exchange that charges just one flat fee for each successful placement.

"As Sendouts products and services have evolved to meet the productivity needs of our clients, we felt our brand needed to reflect our new position in the market," said Don Breckenridge, president and CEO of Sendouts. "Sendouts provides whole solutions for our clients that go far beyond typical Applicant Tracking Software."

Breckenridge added that Sendouts new branding also highlights the company's renowned service and customer testimonials, reflecting the "live person" support strategy that has helped Sendouts grow to over 750 firms nationwide.

"Listening to and caring for our customers is a core value at Sendouts that is not only reflected in our new external brand identity, but also incorporated into our day-to-day work environment," said Breckenridge. He noted that Sendouts has even invited customers to "name" the new "Sendouts Guy", an ingredient in Sendouts' brand since its inception.

For additional information please contact Sendouts toll-free at 877-309-5222 ext. 114 or visit us at http://www.sendouts.com.

About Sendouts
Sendouts is the leading, single source provider of software and training needs for recruiting and staffing firms. The company combines unparalleled service, training and support with its easy-to-use, Web-based software - Sendouts Pro - giving recruiters the fastest path to more placements. Sendouts Pro now helps over 750 staffing and recruitment firms worldwide automate and manage the entire talent acquisition process from sales opportunities to final placements. For more information, go to http://www.sendouts.com.

Sendouts Pro, SendoutsXchange, and Sendouts University are trademarks of Sendouts LLC. All other product and brand names are the property of their respective owners.

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