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Global software piracy increasing rapidly, study shows
Global software piracy is increasing rapidly in the absence of any effective deterrence, a survey has revealed. News | 21 May 2012
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CW Buyer's Guide: IT Tools
This Computer Weekly buyer’s guide to IT tools shows how you can use software and systems to improve the running of your IT department. News | 18 May 2012
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Adobe Muse offers websites without code
The software helps users build websites without them having to know HTML News | 11 May 2012
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Microsoft hikes volume licensing prices by up to 33%
UK organisations buying Microsoft volume licensing will see up to 33.5% price hikes from July as the firm attempts to harmonise European prices. News | 03 May 2012
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Motorola Mobility wins injunction against Microsoft in Germany
Motorola Mobility has been granted an injunction against the distribution of key Microsoft products in Germany News | 03 May 2012
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European copyright ruling good for IT innovation, say lawyers
The top European court's ruling on copyright is good news for innovation, say lawyers News | 03 May 2012
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Microsoft conflict forces Cabinet Office to extend open standards consultation
The Cabinet Office has extended its ICT strategy public consultation on open standards after learning its facilitator was being paid by Microsoft. News | 27 Apr 2012
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Facebook profits fall; buys AOL patents from Microsoft for $550m
Social networking giant Facebook reported a fall in profits for the first three months of this year as its anticipated IPO gets nearer. News | 24 Apr 2012
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What is the future of open source in government?
While the pace of the move to open source in the public sector has been slow so far, a number of factors are converging to determine the blueprint for its future use in government IT. News | 23 Apr 2012
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Government unaware how much it pays for e-mail services
Government departments do not know how much they are spending on e-mail services, according to research by Computer Weekly. News | 18 Apr 2012
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CW500: Transforming IT at HMRC, with CIO Phil Pavitt
Phil Pavitt, HM Revenue & Customs CIO, revealed the secrets behind running the UK's largest IT estate to CW500 Club members. Feature
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Computer Weekly / TechTarget IT priorities survey 2012
Learn which IT priorities are at the top of UK IT managers lists for 2012. Coverage from across our network includes cloud, budget cuts, networking, security, disaster recovery and more. IT priorities survey
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When X.509 security certificates fail, servers break
Why are X.509 certificates causing computers to stop dead? Feature
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Buyer's Guide: What next for virtualisation?
You’d be forgiven for thinking that virtualisation is a done deal, but research shows its uptake is still not moving at the speed many would like. Feature
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Buyer's guide to IT consumerisation: Rewriting the rulebook
Desktop computing is no longer about IT providing a set of tools for employees. Consumer technology has advanced, and staff are more tech-savvy. IT GOVERNANCE
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What does the future hold for Microsoft’s business model?
With the technology industry shifting away from traditional software licensing, what is the future for Microsoft as tech top dog? Feature
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Software licensing - Essential guide
Software asset management can help IT departments to monitor where software products are being used and ensure they are licensed correctly Feature
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Lower your software licence fees
The downturn has given organisations the opportunity to revisit their software licences and maintenance contracts to make cost savings. Feature
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Northern Ireland Civil Service pilots virtualisation
Before embarking on a full-blown virtualisation... Feature
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Enterprise licensing stranglehold set to loosen in 2007, says Forrester
For IT directors, 2007 may be the year that they are able to escape inflexible terms and conditions on their enterprise software usage, according to Forrester Research. Feature
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Government open standards proposal fails the 'so what?' test
The consultation on open standards in government IT is generating a lot of discussion, much of which misses an important point: so what? Opinion
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Open standards are about the business model, not the technology
Software companies, abuzz with lobbyists and patent lawyers over government open standards, are similar to the record industry 10 years ago. Opinion
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An insider's view on the government open standards consultation
Andy Hopkirk chaired the first public meeting of the government's open standards consultation. He gives his report on the debate. Opinion
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Microsoft licensing programme promises bigger software discounts
Microsoft is launching a new enterprise... Opinion
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Licensing for today's world
Getting a grip on software licensing complexity is a challenge that IT users and their suppliers cannot afford to shirk. Opinion
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Chance to have a say on licensing
Microsoft's planned revamp of its Software Assurance subscription licensing programme in September will fuel debate among IT directors across public and private sector organisations. Does it suit your organisation in terms of the frequency of upgradi... Opinion
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Peace breaks out in the datacentre
The settlement of the long-standing dispute between Sun and Microsoft over Java licensing is welcome news. Software, hardware and... Opinion
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Free MS upgrades are meaningless to most users
It was a momentous week: there was darkness at noon, the undead walked the streets, and Microsoft Licensing v6 came into effect. Opinion
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Thought for the day:Licensing is like being politely mugged
Hard-hitting IT commentator Dr Simon Moores gives his personal take on the hot issue of the day. Opinion
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Software prices: haggle looking forward not back
The furore about Microsoft's new software licensing conditions has been remarkably shallow. Although there have been many... Opinion
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Podcast: Google Apps, software licensing and the IT news for w/e 29 August
Round-up of the latest news in IT including: why software producers are getting tougher on users; Google Apps in the enterprise and Google's 10th birthday. Podcast
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Supplier Profile: Oracle
In this Oracle supplier profile you will find news, tips and research on the vendor. guide
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Global software piracy increasing rapidly, study shows
Global software piracy is increasing rapidly in the absence of any effective deterrence, a survey has revealed. News
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CW Buyer's Guide: IT Tools
This Computer Weekly buyer’s guide to IT tools shows how you can use software and systems to improve the running of your IT department. News
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Adobe Muse offers websites without code
The software helps users build websites without them having to know HTML News
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Supplier Profile: Oracle
In this Oracle supplier profile you will find news, tips and research on the vendor. guide
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Microsoft hikes volume licensing prices by up to 33%
UK organisations buying Microsoft volume licensing will see up to 33.5% price hikes from July as the firm attempts to harmonise European prices. News
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Motorola Mobility wins injunction against Microsoft in Germany
Motorola Mobility has been granted an injunction against the distribution of key Microsoft products in Germany News
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European copyright ruling good for IT innovation, say lawyers
The top European court's ruling on copyright is good news for innovation, say lawyers News
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Microsoft conflict forces Cabinet Office to extend open standards consultation
The Cabinet Office has extended its ICT strategy public consultation on open standards after learning its facilitator was being paid by Microsoft. News
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Facebook profits fall; buys AOL patents from Microsoft for $550m
Social networking giant Facebook reported a fall in profits for the first three months of this year as its anticipated IPO gets nearer. News
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What is the future of open source in government?
While the pace of the move to open source in the public sector has been slow so far, a number of factors are converging to determine the blueprint for its future use in government IT. News
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About Software licensing
Software licensing can be a contentious and complex area for IT managers, but is essential to getting value from your software investments. While new models such as software as a service (SaaS), open source and freeware offer new ways to source software, auditing and compliance for your existing software estate remain an important part of IT governance. We analyse the latest trends in this important field.
