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SpotON – Digital Compliance
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SAM & Cloud – use software legally compliant and cost-effective
IT Security & Threat Intelligence – protect the IT landscape effectively
Data & Digitization – manage digital assets across the lifecycle
Complion Insights – look behind the scenes of digital compliance consultants
20/03/2025
Our European data highway: GAIA-X and digital sovereignty
Digital sovereignty - a major European goal that was supposed to gain momentum with Gaia-X. But what about Europe's independence in a world dominated by US and Chinese tech giants? Part one of the series "Our European data highway: Gaia-X and digital sovereignty" deals with the challenge of creating an independent digital infrastructure and discusses why the implementation of this goal has stalled so far.
Transparency, Compliance and Efficiency through IT Contract Management - COMPLION's SAM Contract Management Training
COMPLION's SAM Contract Management Training offers comprehensive training in the various aspects of IT Contract Management and Software Asset Management.
This blog post shows a small excerpt of the basic content of the training.
What is Contract Management?
What are the main objectives of IT Contract Management?
How can IT Contract Management and Software Asset Management be distinguished from each other?
If you are still looking for a suitable training course for 2025 and the content has piqued your interest or you have questions about the training, please contact us (mail@complion.de).
Open Source in License Management: Opportunities and Challenges
The term open source is no longer just a niche topic for developers. At the latest with increasing digitalization and the use of revolutionary technologies, open-source software (OSS) is increasingly coming into focus - also in the news and business discussions. But what exactly is open source software and what impact does it have on companies, particularly in the area of license management?
Internal Control System in Software Asset Management
In January, we visited Continental AG in Hanover with the Special Interest Group (SIG) SAM & Licensing of VOICE - Bundesverband der IT-Anwender e.V. (Federal Association of IT Users). One of the main topics was the integration of an internal control system (ICS) into software asset management. This blog post summarizes the key findings of the discussion.
Goal setting and development paths for career starters - how Complion supports you
The start of a new career opens up a wide range of opportunities and possibilities. These are often linked to personal goals that lay the foundation for professional success.
At Complion, we aim to support you on your path of personal and professional development - so that you can realize your career goals.
In this blog post, we show you what measures we are taking to achieve this and what prospects are open to you with us.
Our company is made up of people and we want to introduce them to you over the coming weeks and months. Today we're talking to Florian Müller. We find out what COMPLION is all about for him, what his daily tasks are and what he does when he's not working on customer projects.
Business Intelligence & Datenmanagement: Erfolgsfaktoren im digitalen Zeitalter (Teil 2)
In today's data-driven world, Business Intelligence (BI) has become an indispensable tool for companies that want to stay competitive and optimize their decision-making. BI is a technology that enables organizations to extract relevant information from a variety of data sources to make informed decisions. These decisions are not only important for the strategic direction of the company, but also for daily operational processes. By using BI tools, companies can gain valuable insights from historical, current and external data to effectively manage their business strategies.
Business Intelligence & Data Management: Success factors in the digital age (Part 1)
In today's data-driven world, Business Intelligence (BI) has become an indispensable tool for companies that want to stay competitive and optimize their decision-making. BI is a technology that enables organizations to extract relevant information from a variety of data sources to make informed decisions. These decisions are not only important for the strategic direction of the company, but also for daily operational processes. By using BI tools, companies can gain valuable insights from historical, current and external data to effectively manage their business strategies.
The Future of Software Asset Management: SAM in 2050
Software Asset Management (SAM) is a dynamic professional field that has to keep pace with technological and social developments. What does the future of SAM look like? What new topics and challenges will we face? A visionary look into the year 2050 shows exciting perspectives - and illustrates how comprehensively our professional field could change.
Dealing with artificial intelligence and chatbots in DAX companies: The need for corporate guidelines
In today's business world, artificial intelligence (AI) and chatbots are no longer just technical gimmicks, but have developed into essential tools that have a significant influence on the strategies of large companies. DAX companies in particular, which are among the largest and most influential in Germany, face the challenge of integrating these technologies responsibly. Clearly defined corporate guidelines that regulate the use of AI and chatbots play a key role here.
Microsoft licensing is complex. If you don't know enough about it, you run the risk of paying more than is actually necessary. We have therefore tried to explain and classify some important terms from the Microsoft licensing world in this blog post. In addition, you will find a number of optimization approaches for the respective aspects of Microsoft licensing.
AI in IT asset management: opportunities and challenges
Advancing digitalization requires companies to manage their IT infrastructures efficiently. IT asset management (ITAM) is an essential part of these processes, as it provides an overview of all IT resources, from software licenses to hardware devices. What opportunities does the use of artificial intelligence (AI) offer in this area to counter the complexity of the IT landscape?
