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.
How to achieve a healthy, balanced relationship with your ERP provider
Download this e-guide to discover how the pendulum of power is swinging towards to the consumer and why many CIOs are prepared to walk away and re-implement a system using another provider's software rather than put up with aggressive licensing stances.
News : Software licensing
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December 06, 2018
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Dec'18
Asean firms dive into microservices for competitive edge
While microservices has become a buzzword linked with digital transformation, it is no magic bullet for development woes
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November 30, 2018
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Nov'18
How to manage software auditor independence
A recent report has shown that the Big Four audit firms often work for the major software providers to conduct software licence audits
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November 26, 2018
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Nov'18
Questions raised over Big Four auditors' licence independence
The very firms responsible for statutory audits are also being hired by software providers to conduct software licence audits, leading to questions raised in the industry about conflicts of interest
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November 19, 2018
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Nov'18
Microsoft forces price hike on budget-constrained councils
The October 2018 price hike for Microsoft Office 2019 will badly affect local governments, leading Socitm to urge Microsoft to reconsider
In Depth : Software licensing
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Tips on reducing unnecessary cloud service costs
As IT departments prepare their 2019 budgets, we assess how to avoid paying too much for cloud services Continue Reading
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How SAP’s digital access licence influences your ERP strategy
Following the high-profile legal cases against brewers Diageo and Anheuser-Busch InBev, SAP has brought some clarity over indirect access to its core ERP system Continue Reading
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From consumers to contributors: The evolution of open source in the enterprise
The use of open source software is commonplace in enterprises, but many organisations are still reluctant to contribute their own code, despite the benefits it can bring Continue Reading
Blog Posts : Software licensing
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SAP/Diageo case shows software licensing needs to adapt to digital realities
Here we are, it’s 2017, on-demand and pay-as-you-go software is all the rage, cloud is the rising and soon-to-be dominant IT architecture, and yet we’re still talking about software suppliers ... Continue Reading
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Crayon warns of 'black hole of risk' in software audits
IT consultancy Crayon has commissioned a new survey through the venerably anal analysts at Vanson Bourne which warns that software application development shops should be prepared for software ... Continue Reading
Opinion : Software licensing
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Tips for minimising the impact of the Microsoft Office price rise
Microsoft has “adjusted” prices with Office 2019, making it more expensive to buy on-premise versions of its products Continue Reading
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Are SAP’s indirect use charges legal?
The German legal system is examining whether SAP can legitimately charge for indirect access to its software from a third-party application Continue Reading
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Intellectual property in an AI world
The controversial European Copyright Directive has gone back to the drawing board, but it raises important questions about the use of artificial intelligence in protecting individual rights Continue Reading
Videos : Software licensing
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CW500: Skills and sourcing trends for successful IT strategy
This month's CW500 videos looks at how supplier relationship management and sourcing has evolved
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CW500: EBRD's Louise McCarthy discusses skills and sourcing trends
This month's CW500 videos looks at how supplier relationship management and sourcing has evolved
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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