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How Adobe Creative Cloud will impact budgets
Adobe is replacing its traditional Creative Suite perpetual licensing model with a cloud-based subscription model. Is it cost-effective? News | 24 May 2013
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Where does Microsoft fit in the future of VDI and remote applications?
Users say they prefer Citrix over Microsoft for desktop virtualisation, but will Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8 change that? Analysis | 23 May 2013
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Interview: Government CTO Liam Maxwell
Government CTO Liam Maxwell has driven Whitehall’s IT agenda for years, previously as deputy government CIO and director of ICT futures News | 23 May 2013
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CSC returns to profitability
Beleaguered software firm CSC has returned to profitability in its full year results, posting operating profits of $900m (£600m) compared with losses of $1.36bn for the previous year 2011-12. News | 16 May 2013
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Sapphire 2013: Business Suite on HANA goes to general availability
Jim Hagemann Snabe, co-CEO of SAP, has announced the general availability of HANA on its Business Suite ERP software at Sapphire 2013 in Orlando News | 15 May 2013
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Firms not ready for Windows XP end-of-life could face compliance risks
In less than a year, Microsoft ends support on Windows XP. Companies must have a migration plan or face compliance issues Analysis | 13 May 2013
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UKOUG extends reach to CIOs and business leaders
The UK Oracle User Group is set to raise its profile among C-level executives News | 13 May 2013
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Adobe moves to cloud-based subscription model
Adobe has announced that it is to introduce a cloud-based subscription model for popular applications, including Photoshop cloud software | 08 May 2013
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Microsoft reports strong quarterly results for all divisions
Microsoft reported profit of $6bn for the past quarter, up 17% from a year ago, despite a mixed response to Windows 8 and a decline in PC sales News | 19 Apr 2013
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IT rationalisation must be combined with layoffs for long-term savings
Long-term IT cost reduction requires more than just server consolidation and cuts to software licences, says Gartner News | 18 Apr 2013
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Windows XP end of support: What to do next
CIOs may not wish to carry on running a 12-year-old desktop OS, but thousands of incompatible applications leave many with no choice Feature
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Outsourcing IT services: goals and negotiations
Tactical and strategic negotiations are important to businesses of all sizes, from SMEs to the largest enterprises Feature
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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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Forrester: Tips for software contract negotiation
Forrester's Mark Bartrick offers four essential tips on negotiating successful IT contracts Opinion
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Managing shadow IT
Shadow IT is the use of IT systems within an organisation without the approval, or even the knowledge, of corporate IT. What should you do in response? Opinion
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Does Microsoft need to change its policy on Windows upgrade pricing ?
Microsoft will needs to reduce the cost of Windows upgrades if it is to conquer the tablets market, writes Andrew Buss. Opinion
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EU court legalises second-hand software
In a landmark decision, the European Union Court of Justice ruled that the reselling of used software licences is legal. Opinion
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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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Seven ways to reduce SAP licensing fees
Given today's recession, companies are taking a harder look at their ongoing costs. IT executives are being challenged to innovate within current budget...
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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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Video interview: Stephen Mann, Forrester, on IT asset management
In this video, Forrester analyst Stephen Mann discusses the benefits of strong IT asset management processes within IT departments Video
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Video interview: Why develop for Windows 8?
In this interview, Anand Krishnan, director, developer & platform group, Microsoft UK speaks about Windows 8 development Video
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Windows Server 2012: inside Microsoft's Enterprise Server OS
Tim Anderson takes a look at Microsoft Server 2012, to see whether it is worth upgrading Photo Story
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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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VMworld 2012 conference coverage
VMworld 2012 took place last week, in San Francisco. If you couldn’t make the conference in person, here you will find all the latest news. guide
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Supplier profile: Adobe
In this Adobe profile you will find news, tips and research on the vendor. guide
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Supplier profile: Microsoft
In this Microsoft supplier profile you will find news, tips and research on the vendor. guide
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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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How Adobe Creative Cloud will impact budgets
Adobe is replacing its traditional Creative Suite perpetual licensing model with a cloud-based subscription model. Is it cost-effective? News
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Where does Microsoft fit in the future of VDI and remote applications?
Users say they prefer Citrix over Microsoft for desktop virtualisation, but will Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8 change that? Analysis
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Interview: Government CTO Liam Maxwell
Government CTO Liam Maxwell has driven Whitehall’s IT agenda for years, previously as deputy government CIO and director of ICT futures News
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CSC returns to profitability
Beleaguered software firm CSC has returned to profitability in its full year results, posting operating profits of $900m (£600m) compared with losses of $1.36bn for the previous year 2011-12. News
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Sapphire 2013: Business Suite on HANA goes to general availability
Jim Hagemann Snabe, co-CEO of SAP, has announced the general availability of HANA on its Business Suite ERP software at Sapphire 2013 in Orlando News
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Firms not ready for Windows XP end-of-life could face compliance risks
In less than a year, Microsoft ends support on Windows XP. Companies must have a migration plan or face compliance issues Analysis
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UKOUG extends reach to CIOs and business leaders
The UK Oracle User Group is set to raise its profile among C-level executives News
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Adobe moves to cloud-based subscription model
Adobe has announced that it is to introduce a cloud-based subscription model for popular applications, including Photoshop cloud software
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Microsoft reports strong quarterly results for all divisions
Microsoft reported profit of $6bn for the past quarter, up 17% from a year ago, despite a mixed response to Windows 8 and a decline in PC sales News
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IT rationalisation must be combined with layoffs for long-term savings
Long-term IT cost reduction requires more than just server consolidation and cuts to software licences, says Gartner 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.
