HCL license and price adjustments as of 8.8.2024

HCL Leap and Volt

An intranet has the potential for a fully functional digital workplace. To achieve this, the individual user must have access to various tools.

HCL

As "HCL Platinum Business Partner" we have years of experience with these tools and will continue to support them for you in the future. The TIMETOACT GROUP is one of the largest HCL Software Services providers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

License analysis and license consulting

Only well-founded information can serve as a basis for meaningful decisions or budgeting. Therefore, we are happy to offer you an inventory of your licenses and our experts will also analyze your infrastructure.

HCL

As "HCL Platinum Business Partner" we have years of experience with their tools and will continue to make use of them in the future. The TIMETOACT GROUP is one of the largest HCL Software Services providers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

License and contract optimization

Based on the license analysis, we check the feasibility of potential savings from both a technological and commercial point of view.

Mix of IASP & ILMT support for optimal license management

To minimize financial risk and personnel time, UTA resorts to proactive management of the license inventory (IASP) by TIMETOACT. In this way, not only will IBM license audits be avoided in the future, but TIMETOACT will also ensure compliance-compliant use of the ILMT as part of license management.

Digital transformation in public administration

The digital transformation will massively change the world of work, especially in public administration. We support federal, state and local authorities in the strategic and technical implementation of their administrative modernisation projects.

TIMETOACT is Mendix training partner

We are convinced of Mendix's no-code/low-code platforms and are therefore not only a Mendix partner, but also a Mendix training partner.

Open and secure IT

Just a few years ago, insurers were reluctant to move into the cloud or platform world. Concerns about security and governance often prevailed. The paradigm has changed. Insurers are looking at cloud solutions and are increasingly willing to rely on standard solutions for core applications as well.

HCL announces monthly fixes for Connections

HCL has announced that there will be a new update strategy for Connections starting May 01, 2021. Therefore, starting in May, there will be monthly fixes for software issues reported by HCL Connections 7.0 customers.

HCL Connections

HCL Connections is a leading social networking platform that lets you get your work done quickly and easily.

Our service offer for Mendix

The Dutch software manufacturer gives us the possibilities to create platform-independent low/no-code solutions for you with its products. In addition, we offer a wide range of services related to Mendix and are available to you from conceptual design to hosting and operation of your new solution.

Internal and external security

Defense forces and police must protect citizens and the state from ever new threats. Modern IT & software solutions support them in this task.

Application Modernization

Application Modernization focuses on modernizing existing applications. The key to success in Application Modernization is the strategy and selection of projects.

Interactive online portal identifies suitable employees

TIMETOACT digitizes several test procedures for KI.TEST to determine professional intelligence and personality.

24/7 support guarantees stable operation of the intranet

The experts took over the operation of HCL Connections in the fall of 2020 and have since ensured the fail-safe stability of the platform.

Inventory management with Jira and Confluence from Atlassian

The catworkx approach for lifecycle management of IT inventory: The lifecycle of the inventory is modeled as a specific Jira workflow and various inventory categories are mapped and managed as task types. Confluence is perfectly suited for the documentation.

Smarter mobility with the portal switchh

Subway, S-Bahn, bus, car, ferry or bicycle: The pilot project "switchh" of HOCHBAHN in cooperation with Europcar and Car2Go makes Hamburg mobile.

Sascha Wadenpohl

Managing Director

License Management – Everything you need to know

License management is not only relevant in terms of compliance but can also minimize costs and risks. Read more in the article.

New pricing structure for Atlassian Cloud from October 2024

Atlassian is implementing significant price and package changes for its cloud products as of October 16, 2024. The price adjustments affect Jira, Confluence, Jira Service Management and other products, among others. Certain Jira Service Management features will also be moved to higher-value editions and some services will be converted to a usage-based pricing model.

License Optimization

With our License Consulting we help you to determine the actual demand and to carry out a RightSizing in coordination with you. .

ADRs as a Tool to Build Empowered Teams

Learn how we use Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) to build empowered, autonomous teams, enhancing decision-making and collaboration.

Reduce your costs with Software Asset Management (SAM)!

Companies find it increasingly difficult to keep track of the software they use. We support you in this!

IBM License Metric Tool (ILMT)

The IBM License Metric Tool (ILMT) is provided free of charge by IBM to ensure monitoring of IBM software in virtualized environments.

Enterprise Architecture – Synchronising Business and IT

With pragmatic approaches and based on industry standards (TOGAF), we support clients in the introduction of an effective EAM.

Susanne Brunner

Teamworkx Push and Pull Favorites

Filters and dashboards can be centrally managed and made available with the "Teamworkx Push and Pull Favorites" app. The app offers various modes for adding filters and dashboards to users' favorites.

Software Asset Management

Software Asset Management is a continuous process. In order to establish this process successfully in the company, it is necessary to involve all stakeholders affected in design and implementation.

Managed Services & Support

Our Managed Services ensure that applications are operated for you with a holistic understanding of infrastructure, licenses, support, applications and the corresponding expertise. This is done regardless of whether the application is to be operated at a hyperscale such as IBM Cloud, Google, AWS, Azure or onPrem.

IT Controlling – Determination and allocation of IT costs

We help to make IT controlling processes efficient and effective and to introduce suitable procedures for the internal allocation of IT costs.

License and software consulting from a single source

TIMETOACT has been supporting the sports retailer for more than two years, not only for the support of the ILMT, but also for consulting on IBM Cognos - which was part of the IBM audit, among other things.

Tempo Customizing and Integration

Adapt Tempo for Jira to your needs and integrate your Atlassian time recording into the ERP landscape, such as SAP or HCL Domino, seamlessly.

TIMETOACT Atlassian Membership

The cloud year at TIMETOACT has 13 months. We give all members in our TIMETOACT Atlassian Membership one free month on their Atlassian products (only possible when purchasing an Annual Suscription license).

From the idea to the product: The genesis of Skwill

We strongly believe in the benefits of continuous learning at work; this has led us to developing products that we also enjoy using ourselves. Meet Skwill.

Open Source Technologies

Open source means open to the public. In the context of IT, this means that the source code can be publicly seen, used and changed by anyone. Therefore, open source products are usually free of charge.

Semper uses TIMETOACT Vacation Manager as SaaS

Maximum convenience in vacation management: educational institution benefits from user-friendliness of M365-compatible TIMETOACT solution.

Support for IBM software licenses and ILMT for GLS

TIMETOACT not only takes over the support of the ILMT for GLS IT Service GmbH and assists with the compliance of license requirements, but also advises in the future on questions regarding licensing and license acquisition.

Continuous license support pays off

If IBM software is used, the compliance-conforming use of the IBM License Metric Tool (ILMT) plays a decisive role. TIMETOACT ensures compliance with IBM regulations for a city administration in North Rhine-Westphalia and continuously monitors the correct licensing.

TIMETOACT implements integrated insurance software

Less than one year from project start to system implementation: TIMETOACT developed the integrated, browser-based insurance software "HERMES" for the VOV D&O insurance association. The cross-departmental individual software completely covers all core processes of the insurance company. Users particularly appreciate the intuitive user interface and the high performance of HERMES.

HOCHBAHN Managed Services

A high-performance and transparent IT forms the basis for being able to react quickly to new requirements. The IT specialists of TIMETOACT GROUP take over the managed services for the entire IBM WebSphere platform of Hamburger Hochbahn AG (HOCHBAHN).

Training

Do you have a special topic you want to be trained in? Please contact us. We will find and arrange the right training offer for you.

Automation with Open Source

Automation tools provide a remedy by independently taking over some of the tasks that would otherwise fall to developers.

Consulting around Atlassian

Get to know the Australian software manufacturer Atlassian and the various application possibilities of its products. The constantly expanding range of in-house programs and Marketplace App allows us to present your processes and services in a software solution.

CAT Connections Administration Toolkit

The CAT Connections Administration Toolkit simplifies administration and manages HCL Connections content.

CSS :has() & Responsive Design

In my journey to tackle a responsive layout problem, I stumbled upon the remarkable benefits of the :has() pseudo-class. Initially, I attempted various other methods to resolve the issue, but ultimately, embracing the power of :has() proved to be the optimal solution. This blog explores my experience and highlights the advantages of utilizing the :has() pseudo-class in achieving flexible layouts.

25 years of catworkx

25 years of catworkx – a quarter of a century of success and innovation! We celebrated this special anniversary in style on a Danube cruise: from Passau via Vienna to Budapest and back, we took time to look back together on 25 years of developments and successes. A big thank you to our fantastic team and everyone who has joined us on this journey – we look forward to the next 25 years with you!

HCL Digital Xperience

A portal server is particularly suitable for companies that operate many online services and applications. Several portal pages can be placed and wired together via the "portlet wiring".

Integrated Project and User Portal (IPUP)

Transparent and flexible management of projects and users in large environments with Jira Service Management: catworkx has developed a tool for a major customer from the automotive industry, with which projects and the assignment of users involved can be set up largely automatically.

Managed service support for optimal license management

To ensure software compliance, TIMETOACT supports FUNKE Mediengruppe with a SAM Managed Service for Microsoft, Adobe, Oracle and IBM.

Licenses & Apps

Unrivalled fast licensing service incl. optimization for all Atlassian and Marketplace products

Digitization of the energy industry

The energy sector is undergoing an unstoppable process of change. Progressive digitization and the energy transition are causing traditional system and process boundaries to disappear.

Bamboo, Bitbucket, Sourcetree

Continuous Integration and a Continuous Delivery Pipeline with Bamboo, Bitbucket and Sourcetree. We can help you with our years of experience as a user as well as a solution partner of Atlassian products in many areas.

Application Development

Application Development refers to the process of modifying, designing and/or developing one or more applications. Gaps in the software landscape can be closed by tailoring applications individually to the customer.

Less risk and cost for HDI with ISO/IEC 19770-1

HDI AG was the first end-user organization worldwide to be certified according to ISO/IEC 19770-1 in February 2023. TIMETOACT GROUP accompanied HDI with ITAM maturity analyses, identification and implementation of optimization measures as well as in obtaining the certification.

Christof Mandaus

Proof-of-Value Workshop

Today's businesses need data integration solutions that offer open, reusable standards and a complete, innovative portfolio of data capabilities. Apply for one of our free workshops!

HCL Connections Engagement Center

The HCL Connections Engagement Center (formerly known as XCC) adds communication to the HCL Connections collaboration platform.

Managed service support for central platform stability

To ensure the quality, availability and performance of the platform at all times, TIMETOACT supports N-ERGIE as a managed service partner.

Release change of a deployed IAM tool

TIMETOACT received the order to carry out a major release change for the IAM tool used and to develop the processes back to the standard of the product as far as possible. At the same time, a change of service provider became necessary, which meant that all components of the IAM had to be moved to a new data center.

IT Asset Management – Reducing Costs and Risks Sustainably

We help customers to increase the transparency of IT assets in use, identify potential savings for hardware and software, and avoid compliance risks at the same time.

Enterprise Service Management

Our Enterprise Service Management Solution offers you a way to make Service Management accessible to all participants via an easy-to-use service portal. You can map your processes in this portal according to defined procedures and connect them to other systems. In addition, you relieve the process participants through automation.

TIMETOACT and Raynet deepen partnership

The synergy of Raynet's future-oriented technology and TIMETOACT's many years of expertise provides medium-sized companies with optimal software asset management - without the need for costly tools.

Fullstack Development

The trend in Software Development is towards Full-Stack Development. Full-stack developers are programmers who work in both frontend and backend development and thus have competencies in the areas of databases, servers, systems and clients.

On-site digitization partner for insurance companies

As TIMETOACT GROUP, we are one of the leading digitization partners for IT solutions in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. As your partner, we are there for you at 17 locations and will find the right solution on the path to digitization - gladly together in a personal exchange on site.

Fit for the digital ecosystem

Insurers are digitally networking with their ecosystem to gain critical capabilities in a division of labor. Personal data, object data or transaction data are securely exchanged via common digital interfaces. For end customers, this results in a consistent "experience" to their concerns, regardless of which service provider is currently contributing.

Atlassian Enterprise License Agreement (ELA)

Designed specifically for large enterprises and corporations, ELA includes all Atlassian products.

DevOps and CI/CD

A DevOps introduction gains momentum and focus with the support of our experts. We record the initiatives and capture the context of the company.

Digital Architecture

In order to survive in a dynamic and highly competitive market, you need to be able to adapt your business processes, products and services quickly and efficiently to the needs and expectations of your customers. The architecture of your IT systems plays a decisive role in this. A digital architecture is a holistic and flexible design of the IT landscape that supports the integration of data, applications and services across different platforms and applications and promotes the innovation, agility and scalability of your company.

Notes / Domino

Within the TIMETOACT GROUP we have decades of experience with Notes and Domino. As HCL Business Partner we offer you a fast and uncomplicated access to the manufacturer.

Data Integration, ETL and Data Virtualization

While the term "ETL" (Extract - Transform - Load / or ELT) usually described the classic batch-driven process, today the term "Data Integration" extends to all methods of integration: whether batch, real-time, inside or outside a database, or between any systems.

TIMETOACT GROUP acquires Atlassian Partner catworkx

The acquisition is in line with the expansion of the consulting portfolio of TIMETOACT GROUP to become the leading Atlassian partner in the German-speaking region. The partnership between the two groups, which has already existed for some time, will now be merged and expanded under the umbrella of the TIMETOACT GROUP.

Dresscode and eBagTag - Customized protective clothing

Bayer AG communicates with its customers in the field of Crop Science via online portals developed by TIMETOACT GROUP.

EverIT becomes part of catworkx and the TIMETOACT GROUP

catworkx (part of the TIMETOACT GROUP), a leading partner for enterprise integration based on the Atlassian platform, is acquiring EverIT, a specialized Hungarian Atlassian partner.

Containerisation with Open Source

Containerization is the next stage of virtualization and provides secure and easy compartmentalization of individual applications. The process of deploying an app has been simplified many times in recent years.

Advice around Mendix

Develop your solutions quickly and independently in low-code with the leading technology vendor. Use the Mendix toolkit and model your applications with visual elements.

LLM-Benchmarks July 2024

Based on real benchmark data from our own software products, we evaluated the performance of different LLM models in addressing specific challenges from July 2024. We examined specific categories such as document processing, CRM integration, external integration, marketing support, and code generation.

ARS Golden 4

Agile development, DevOps, APIs and microservices are the state-of-the-art gold standards for their digital systems and products.

License Plate Detection for Precise Car Distance Estimation

When it comes to advanced driver-assistance systems or self-driving cars, one needs to find a way of estimating the distance to other vehicles on the road.

Building and Publishing Design Systems | Part 2

Learn how to build and publish design systems effectively. Discover best practices for creating reusable components and enhancing UI consistency.

Standardized data management creates basis for reporting

TIMETOACT implements a higher-level data model in a data warehouse for TRUMPF Photonic Components and provides the necessary data integration connection with Talend. With this standardized data management, TRUMPF will receive reports based on reliable data in the future and can also transfer the model to other departments.

Introduction of Jira to Hamburger Hochbahn

The Hamburger Hochbahn AG controls the development of its new mobility platform "Switchh" via the Atlassian project management tool Jira – introduced, administered and hosted by the TIMETOACT GROUP.

Future structure of TIMETOACT & TIMETOACT GROUP

TIMETOACT Software & Consulting GmbH will transfer the administrative areas and TIMETOACT GROUP Sales to its parent company, TIMETOACT GROUP GmbH, as of January 1, 2024.

IT security – protection against cyber attacks

IT security is becoming more and more important. We help organizations to implement appropriate and effective security structures, processes and controls.

Beta Systems Software AG

For more than two decades, Beta Systems has been developing platform-independent and instruction-spanning software products. TIMETOACT works closely with the vendor and, as the largest partner, has already implemented several IAG and IAM projects.

Onboarding solution of TIMETOACT

Introducing new employees to the company is faster, easier and more efficient with an efficient ticket system in Jira, for example. Our experts have developed a solution for this.

Commerce & Customer Experience, CRM

In trade, a positive customer experience (CX) is of central importance for the continued success of a company. To achieve this, the customer's expectations must be met at all touch points. For this reason, we rely on Omni-Channel with Product Information Management (PIM) solutions, appealing design, individual digital strategies for each industry and the creation of a User Experience based on sound analyses.

Creating a Cross-Domain Capable ML Pipeline

As classifying images into categories is a ubiquitous task occurring in various domains, a need for a machine learning pipeline which can accommodate for new categories is easy to justify. In particular, common general requirements are to filter out low-quality (blurred, low contrast etc.) images, and to speed up the learning of new categories if image quality is sufficient. In this blog post we compare several image classification models from the transfer learning perspective.

BigPicture-Trainings

BigPicture for Jira offers extensive functions for project or product management. Whether agile methods, the waterfall principle or a mixture of both - BigPicture offers many additional functions that Jira does not provide out of the box. In order to be able to use the popular tool in a targeted manner, catworkx offers the official training courses of the manufacturer Appfire.

TIMETOACT becomes OpenChain Partner

TIMETOACT becomes an official partner of OpenChain, a project of the Linux Foundation: With this partnership, the IT company qualifies to advise companies on the implementation of open source license management programs and to support customers adopting OpenChain ISO/IEC 5230.

LLM-Benchmarks April 2024

Based on real benchmark data from our own software products, we evaluated the performance of different LLM models in addressing specific challenges from april 2024. We examined specific categories such as document processing, CRM integration, external integration, marketing support, and code generation.

Creating solutions and projects in VS code

In this post we are going to create a new Solution containing an F# console project and a test project using the dotnet CLI in Visual Studio Code.

Conception of individual Analytics and Big Data solutions

We determine the best approach to develop an individual solution from the professional, role-specific requirements – suitable for the respective situation!

Agile Software Development

A project rarely turns out as it was initially planned. Agility does not only apply to Project Management, but also to methods and processes of Software Development in order to avoid risks and undesirable developments during the process.

IT strategy – A clear goal and the way to achieve it

The IT strategy provides you with the plan for the long-term development of your IT organisation, necessary technologies, processes and digital culture.

Carlo Nölle

Modern and user-friendly service portal

TIMETOACT implements a new service portal for FitX with Jira Service Management, replacing the former system in a short time. With the modern and user-friendly Atlassian tool, problems, malfunctions and damage can be easily reported and specifically processed in all 95 fitness studios in the future.

Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

For some time, Data Science has been considered the supreme discipline in the recognition of valuable information in large amounts of data. It promises to extract hidden, valuable information from data of any structure.

LLM-Benchmarks June 2024

Based on real benchmark data from our own software products, we evaluated the performance of different LLM models in addressing specific challenges from june 2024. We examined specific categories such as document processing, CRM integration, external integration, marketing support, and code generation.

Demand Planning, Forecasting and Optimization

After the data has been prepared and visualized via dashboards and reports, the task is now to use the data obtained accordingly. Digital planning, forecasting and optimization describes all the capabilities of an IT-supported solution in the company to support users in digital analysis and planning.