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E-Commerce
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

Step Away From Subscriptions and Access Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office Pro 2019 for $46 | Entrepreneur

The subscription economy is growing, prompting businesses to reconsider their pricing models.
fromInfoWorld
1 week ago

Oracle's Java licensing shift sparks mass migration to open source

Nearly 80% of ITAM and SAM professionals are moving away from Oracle Java, driven by rising costs and frustration over the company's shift to employee-based pricing.
Software development
#java
#open-source
fromIT Pro
2 weeks ago
Software development

Software licensing is becoming a minefield for IT leaders - and it's driving them into the arms of the open source community

fromIT Pro
2 weeks ago
Software development

Software licensing is becoming a minefield for IT leaders - and it's driving them into the arms of the open source community

fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

Microsoft Office Pro 2021 Gives Your Team the Edge at a One-Time $40 Cost | Entrepreneur

Microsoft Office Professional 2021 is available for a one-time purchase of $39.97, offering a suite of essential productivity tools without the recurring fees.
E-Commerce
European startups
fromTechzine Global
1 month ago

VMware and Siemens argue over location of legal fight

The lawsuit over software licenses between VMware and Siemens centers on jurisdiction, with Siemens preferring Germany and VMware favoring the U.S.
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Cut Overhead, Not Capabilities: Microsoft Office Pro 2021 Is Just $49.97 | Entrepreneur

Office 2021 Professional offers a one-time purchase option for essential productivity tools, eliminating subscription fees and still delivering robust functionality.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Senate revives SAMOSA bill to tackle software waste - again

The SAMOSA Act aims to improve software license management in US federal agencies to eliminate wasteful spending.
#broadcom
#microsoft
fromIT Pro
2 months ago
Intellectual property law

Microsoft faces another lawsuit over software licensing practices

Microsoft faces a major class action lawsuit in the UK over alleged overcharging and market dominance abuse in its software licensing practices.
fromComputerworld
3 months ago
Tech industry

Microsoft at 50: The 7 biggest game-changers through five decades

Microsoft's growth from a small startup to a tech giant is marked by pivotal moments influencing its business model and software licensing decisions.
Intellectual property law
fromIT Pro
2 months ago

Microsoft faces another lawsuit over software licensing practices

Microsoft faces a major class action lawsuit in the UK over alleged overcharging and market dominance abuse in its software licensing practices.
Tech industry
fromComputerworld
3 months ago

Microsoft at 50: The 7 biggest game-changers through five decades

Microsoft's growth from a small startup to a tech giant is marked by pivotal moments influencing its business model and software licensing decisions.
#vmware
Java
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Users advised to review Oracle Java use

Oracle's transition to a per-employee licensing model for Java is leading to increased audits and significantly higher costs for users.
Businesses are reassessing their contracts with Oracle as many come up for renewal.
NYC startup
fromTheregister
3 months ago

CNCF tells NATS contributor Synadia it's free to fork off

CNCF seeks to protect open source project NATS from Synadia's trademark claims following licensing changes.
fromSocial Media Explorer
3 months ago

Licensing Made Simple: Avoid Common Mistakes in Software Compliance - Social Media Explorer

"Navigating the complexities of hardware procurement and licensing can be overwhelming for businesses of any size... Ensuring compliance is critical—not just to avoid hefty fines or penalties, but to maintain efficiency and build trust with stakeholders."
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
4 months ago

US Reps file bill to tackle poor software license management

Agencies have not fully determined over- or under-purchasing of their five most widely used software licenses... they are likely to miss opportunities to reduce costs.
SF politics
fromArs Technica
9 months ago

Microsoft releases Office 2024, the latest buy-once-own-forever version of Office

Microsoft is one of the few companies offering both subscription and buy-once versions of its flagship software, continuing to provide options for users who prefer a locked-in-time product.
Tech industry
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