From IASP to CVA: What IBM’s New Program Means for You

Speakers:Wes Mantle, IBM WW GM Software Sales & Licensing; Peter Mierzejewski, IBM VP WW CVA Program; Ron Brill, Anglepoint President & Chairman; Javier Moreno, Anglepoint VP WW IBM Sales Episode Overview:In this special episode of The ITAM Executive podcast, we dive into IBM’s Client Value Acceleration (CVA) Program, the future of IBM software asset management. Taken from our recent webinar, “Skip the Audit: IBM’s CVA Program Explained,” this discussion outlines why the CVA program is replacing the IBM Authorized SAM Provider (IASP) program and what that means for IBM customers.Our panel of IBM and Anglepoint leaders breaks down the strategic, licensing, and compliance advantages of the CVA program, especially the value of audit exemption and the new portal designed to provide a comprehensive, single-pane-of-glass view into IBM software deployments, usage, and entitlements. This portal is tailored for Procurement, Tech Sponsors, and Business Leaders.The CVA program also allows the approved use of multiple SAM tools for sub-capacity licensing, expanding beyond IBM’s ILMT, to provide greater flexibility and visibility for managing your IBM environment.What You’ll Learn:During this conversation, our speakers discuss key topics, including:What is IBM’s CVA program and how it differs from IASPOverview of the new CVA licensing portalNew IBM CVA costs and contractsCustomer privacy and data securityAnd much more