Stay Compliant with IBM: Simplify License Management Using Coliance's ILMT Service

The latest updates to IBM’s Passport Advantage agreement, particularly changes to reporting under section 4.1, include the following key points:
  1. Annual Reporting Requirement: Clients are now required to create, retain, and provide a report of deployed programs annually if requested by IBM. This report must be in a format specified by IBM and should include records, system tools output, and other system information.

  2. Supporting Documentation: Alongside the report, clients must provide supporting documentation, collectively referred to as “Deployment Data.” This includes all relevant records and system information that substantiate the report.

  3. Data Retention: Clients are required to retain all deployment data for a minimum of two years.

  4. Prompt Submission: If IBM requests this information, clients must provide it within 30 days.

  5. Template for Reporting: IBM has provided a template for the report of deployed programs. This template outlines the format and specific information required, such as metrics, license part numbers, and deployed quantities

These changes emphasize the importance of maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of deployed IBM programs and being prepared to provide detailed reports upon request.

Coliance’s ILMT service provides several benefits, including automated tracking and reporting of software deployments, ensuring that all necessary data is accurately captured and retained. The service also includes expert guidance on preparing and submitting reports, making the entire process more manageable for businesses. With Coliance’s support, organizations can focus on their core operations while confidently meeting IBM’s compliance requirements. 

For more information on how Coliance can help manage these changes, visit
https://coliance.co/ilmt/



For further information about IBM Passport Advantage secure access and training visit https://www.ibm.com/software/passportadvantage


For IBM’s International Program License Agreement and product license information visit
www.ibm.com/software/sla

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