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      <title>The Invisible Inflation: Navigating the Moving Goalposts of AI Consumption</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:58:05 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Leign Martin</dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Shift from AI Performance to Predictability During the initial wave of enterprise AI adoption, strategic focus was almost exclusively centered on model quality and raw performance benchmarks. However, as the technology matures into the operational stack, the narrative has shifted toward the &#8220;moving goalposts&#8221; of consumption economics. For organizations seeking long-term stability, pricing predictability has become just as critical as the intelligence of the model itself. In the current climate, a business integrating an AI solution is not merely purchasing innovation; it is seeking a stable financial framework to mitigate OPEX volatility. This landscape is increasingly reminiscent of a&hellip;]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Shift from AI Performance to Predictability During the initial wave of enterprise AI adoption, strategic focus was almost exclusively centered on model quality and raw performance benchmarks. However, as the technology matures into the operational stack, the narrative has shifted toward the &#8220;moving goalposts&#8221; of consumption economics. For organizations seeking long-term stability, pricing predictability has become just as critical as the intelligence of the model itself. In the current climate, a business integrating an AI solution is not merely purchasing innovation; it is seeking a stable financial framework to mitigate OPEX volatility. This landscape is increasingly reminiscent of a&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Introducing: AI Contract Ingestion</title>
      <link>https://www.flexera.com/blog/it-asset-management/introducing-ai-contract-ingestion/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 19:51:24 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Phil Perfetti</dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[AI adoption is no longer a differentiator—it’s the default. Nearly 90% of organizations now use AI in at least one business function, yet only 39% report measurable enterprise-level financial impact from those investments. Even more striking, just 6% of organizations qualify as high performers generating more than 5% EBIT impact from AI. The gap between AI adoption and AI value is becoming one of the biggest strategic challenges facing technology leaders today. As organizations race to embed AI into software, workflows, and operations, many are discovering that deploying AI features is far easier than proving meaningful business outcomes. This raises&hellip;]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[AI adoption is no longer a differentiator—it’s the default. Nearly 90% of organizations now use AI in at least one business function, yet only 39% report measurable enterprise-level financial impact from those investments. Even more striking, just 6% of organizations qualify as high performers generating more than 5% EBIT impact from AI. The gap between AI adoption and AI value is becoming one of the biggest strategic challenges facing technology leaders today. As organizations race to embed AI into software, workflows, and operations, many are discovering that deploying AI features is far easier than proving meaningful business outcomes. This raises&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Selling ITAM Internally: Building the case for strategic asset management</title>
      <link>https://www.flexera.com/blog/it-asset-management/selling-itam-internally-building-the-case-for-strategic-asset-management/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:55:57 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Jennifer Kuvlesky</dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[In today’s rapidly growing, ever-evolving tech landscape, organizations face unprecedented complexity in managing their IT environments. The proliferation of SaaS, cloud, and AI-driven solutions, coupled with decentralized procurement and rising security threats, has made IT Asset Management (ITAM) more critical, and more challenging than ever before. Yet, despite its strategic importance, ITAM programs often struggle to secure executive sponsorship, cross-functional buy-in, and investment needed to deliver maximum value. Selling ITAM internally is not just about justifying a tool or process, it’s about positioning ITAM as a business enabler that drives measurable outcomes across cost, risk, and operational efficiency in SaaS&hellip;]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[In today’s rapidly growing, ever-evolving tech landscape, organizations face unprecedented complexity in managing their IT environments. The proliferation of SaaS, cloud, and AI-driven solutions, coupled with decentralized procurement and rising security threats, has made IT Asset Management (ITAM) more critical, and more challenging than ever before. Yet, despite its strategic importance, ITAM programs often struggle to secure executive sponsorship, cross-functional buy-in, and investment needed to deliver maximum value. Selling ITAM internally is not just about justifying a tool or process, it’s about positioning ITAM as a business enabler that drives measurable outcomes across cost, risk, and operational efficiency in SaaS&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Challenges of software and hardware asset management in highly secured and air-gapped environments</title>
      <link>https://www.flexera.com/blog/it-asset-management/challenges-of-software-and-hardware-asset-management-in-highly-secured-and-air-gapped-environments/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:25:02 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Flexera</dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Managing software and hardware assets in highly secured, air-gapped environments presents unique challenges. These environments operate independently from external networks to protect sensitive information, making traditional asset management approaches difficult. This is especially true in aerospace and defense, where security is paramount. Software asset management challenges Limited connectivity: Air-gapped systems restrict network access, making it hard to automate software inventory tracking, updates and patch management. Manual processes increase the risk of outdated or untracked software Compliance and licensing: Verifying compliance with licensing agreements is harder when tools can’t connect to external servers. This can expose organizations to legal risks or&hellip;]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Managing software and hardware assets in highly secured, air-gapped environments presents unique challenges. These environments operate independently from external networks to protect sensitive information, making traditional asset management approaches difficult. This is especially true in aerospace and defense, where security is paramount. Software asset management challenges Limited connectivity: Air-gapped systems restrict network access, making it hard to automate software inventory tracking, updates and patch management. Manual processes increase the risk of outdated or untracked software Compliance and licensing: Verifying compliance with licensing agreements is harder when tools can’t connect to external servers. This can expose organizations to legal risks or&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Microsoft licensing changes: How to prepare for additional price hikes</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:08:45 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Flexera</dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Just over a month after the last pricing change, Microsoft is rolling out another set of significant updates to its licensing structure—changes that will impact IT budgets worldwide. Earlier this year, Microsoft eliminated automatic volume-based discounts under Enterprise Agreements (EA), effective November 1, 2025. This move could increase IT budgets by up to 12%. Now, Microsoft has announced a new round of price hikes that will go into effect in July across all Microsoft 365 and Office 365 plans, with increases as high as 33%. These changes impact organizations of all sizes, so proactive planning is essential. What changed in&hellip;]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Just over a month after the last pricing change, Microsoft is rolling out another set of significant updates to its licensing structure—changes that will impact IT budgets worldwide. Earlier this year, Microsoft eliminated automatic volume-based discounts under Enterprise Agreements (EA), effective November 1, 2025. This move could increase IT budgets by up to 12%. Now, Microsoft has announced a new round of price hikes that will go into effect in July across all Microsoft 365 and Office 365 plans, with increases as high as 33%. These changes impact organizations of all sizes, so proactive planning is essential. What changed in&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>CMDB isn&#8217;t dead, it’s evolving: Why the IT Management Graph and CMDB must work together</title>
      <link>https://www.flexera.com/blog/it-asset-management/cmdb-isnt-dead-it-management-graph/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:34:15 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Kevin Miller</dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Is the CMDB really dead? Charles Betz&#8217;s recent Forrester article, &#8220;CMDB is Dead. Long Live the IT Management Graph,&#8221; recently sparked this lively debate. Betz&#8217;s argument? Traditional CMDBs have failed to deliver on their promises, particularly when it comes to low-level configuration management. While it&#8217;s true that many CMDB projects have stalled or underwhelmed, declaring the CMDB &#8220;dead&#8221; is unnecessary, as it was never alive to begin with. At Flexera, we believe the future of IT management lies in the CMDB and the IT Management Graph approaches leveraging high fidelity data on the IT ecosystem. By combining the strengths of&hellip;]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Is the CMDB really dead? Charles Betz&#8217;s recent Forrester article, &#8220;CMDB is Dead. Long Live the IT Management Graph,&#8221; recently sparked this lively debate. Betz&#8217;s argument? Traditional CMDBs have failed to deliver on their promises, particularly when it comes to low-level configuration management. While it&#8217;s true that many CMDB projects have stalled or underwhelmed, declaring the CMDB &#8220;dead&#8221; is unnecessary, as it was never alive to begin with. At Flexera, we believe the future of IT management lies in the CMDB and the IT Management Graph approaches leveraging high fidelity data on the IT ecosystem. By combining the strengths of&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Why audit readiness isn’t optional: The cost of being unprepared for vendor audits</title>
      <link>https://www.flexera.com/blog/it-asset-management/why-audit-readiness-isnt-optional-the-cost-of-being-unprepared-for-vendor-audits/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:53:31 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Jennifer Kuvlesky</dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Table of contents Do not edit: TOC will be auto-generated In today&#8217;s dynamic software landscape, vendor audits aren’t just occasional roadblocks—they’re a fact of life. Still, many organizations react to audits with by scrambling at the last minute instead of seeing them as opportunities for smart, ongoing management. At Flexera, we believe that being audit-ready isn’t just about avoiding headaches—it’s about unlocking real business value. With a proactive IT asset management (ITAM) approach, you can move from crisis mode to confident control, minimizing risks while driving efficiency and strategic advantage. Let’s dive into why audit readiness matters and how Flexera’s&hellip;]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Table of contents Do not edit: TOC will be auto-generated In today&#8217;s dynamic software landscape, vendor audits aren’t just occasional roadblocks—they’re a fact of life. Still, many organizations react to audits with by scrambling at the last minute instead of seeing them as opportunities for smart, ongoing management. At Flexera, we believe that being audit-ready isn’t just about avoiding headaches—it’s about unlocking real business value. With a proactive IT asset management (ITAM) approach, you can move from crisis mode to confident control, minimizing risks while driving efficiency and strategic advantage. Let’s dive into why audit readiness matters and how Flexera’s&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Introducing the Jamf Adapter for Flexera One</title>
      <link>https://www.flexera.com/blog/it-asset-management/introducing-the-jamf-adapter-for-flexera-one/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:07:47 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Phil Perfetti</dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Table of contents Do not edit: TOC will be auto-generated Ask any IT professional about Apple in ITAM and you’ll hear the same thing. Managing Macs with the same precision we have with Windows is hard. So what’s the solution? Flexera’s Jamf Adapter. But what is Jamf? Jamf Jamf is a leading solution for managing Apple devices, offering robust security and automation capabilities tailored for macOS environments. By leveraging the Jamf Adapter, organizations can integrate Jamf’s detailed device insights such as hardware specifications, installer evidence, and OS evidence directly into Flexera’s ITAM platform. Jamf solves Apple endpoint management and security;&hellip;]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Table of contents Do not edit: TOC will be auto-generated Ask any IT professional about Apple in ITAM and you’ll hear the same thing. Managing Macs with the same precision we have with Windows is hard. So what’s the solution? Flexera’s Jamf Adapter. But what is Jamf? Jamf Jamf is a leading solution for managing Apple devices, offering robust security and automation capabilities tailored for macOS environments. By leveraging the Jamf Adapter, organizations can integrate Jamf’s detailed device insights such as hardware specifications, installer evidence, and OS evidence directly into Flexera’s ITAM platform. Jamf solves Apple endpoint management and security;&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Microsoft price increases: What you need to know</title>
      <link>https://www.flexera.com/blog/it-asset-management/microsoft-price-increases-what-you-need-to-know/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:25:21 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Flexera</dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Table of contents Do not edit: TOC will be auto-generated Microsoft’s cloud services are at the heart of how organizations operate and innovate—and staying ahead of changes in licensing and pricing is more important than ever. With the announcement of sweeping changes to Microsoft’s pricing for online products—including the widely used Microsoft 365—businesses must prepare for new financial realities and strategic decisions. Navigating these updates isn’t just about crunching numbers; it’s about making smart, forward-thinking decisions that support long-term growth and sustainability. This blog unpacks the details behind Microsoft’s new pricing strategy, clarifies who will feel the impact and offers&hellip;]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Table of contents Do not edit: TOC will be auto-generated Microsoft’s cloud services are at the heart of how organizations operate and innovate—and staying ahead of changes in licensing and pricing is more important than ever. With the announcement of sweeping changes to Microsoft’s pricing for online products—including the widely used Microsoft 365—businesses must prepare for new financial realities and strategic decisions. Navigating these updates isn’t just about crunching numbers; it’s about making smart, forward-thinking decisions that support long-term growth and sustainability. This blog unpacks the details behind Microsoft’s new pricing strategy, clarifies who will feel the impact and offers&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Understanding software licensing models: A comprehensive guide</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 08:50:05 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Phil Perfetti</dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Introduction Software is the engine that drives businesses and empowers individuals. However, acquiring and using software is not as simple as a one-time purchase; it involves navigating various software licensing models. These models define the terms and conditions under which a user can legally utilize a software program, protecting both the intellectual property of the provider and the rights of the user. Understanding these different models is crucial for organizations to optimize costs, ensure compliance and make informed decisions about their IT investments. This comprehensive guide will explore the most common types of software licensing models, their unique characteristics, industry&hellip;]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Introduction Software is the engine that drives businesses and empowers individuals. However, acquiring and using software is not as simple as a one-time purchase; it involves navigating various software licensing models. These models define the terms and conditions under which a user can legally utilize a software program, protecting both the intellectual property of the provider and the rights of the user. Understanding these different models is crucial for organizations to optimize costs, ensure compliance and make informed decisions about their IT investments. This comprehensive guide will explore the most common types of software licensing models, their unique characteristics, industry&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
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