Server virtualisation, multicore processors and capacity on demand do not fit with traditional models of software licensing, and IT managers are facing growing complexity as suppliers struggle to find a solution
In the run up to the millennium, Computer Weekly ran a successful two-year campaign for fair play on software licensing. Today, licence issues continue to demand attention, especially as new technologies blur old boundaries and create added complexity
As software suppliers look to maximise revenue from existing customers, choosing the right licensing model for your business is more important than ever
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The buyer needs to be proactive to ensure a software licence deal meets their needs, rather than the supplier's convenience. Helen Beckett looks at how to create value and flexibility in real-world negotiations
The exploits target issues Microsoft patched earlier this month. Meanwhile, flaws are reported in Oracle for OpenView and a Mozilla Firefox keystroke logger is on the loose.
A further delay in the launch of Microsoft’s new Windows Vista operating system could cost the software giant hundreds of millions of pounds, its chief finance officer has admitted.