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.
CIO Trends #8: Middle East
Join us as we take a look at Bahrain and its efforts to make itself the go to fintech hub of the Middle East, the rapid progress being made in Dubai as the government strives to make the city smart and how the region is reacting to the implementation of 5G.
News : Software licensing
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August 22, 2019
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How IT departments can upskill in the new economy
There is a skills crisis. Traditionally, IT has outsourced to fill the skills gap, but in the gig economy, there are new approaches to sourcing technical skills
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August 15, 2019
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European fintech investment continues to grow as global investment falls
European countries are continuing to see significant growth in financial technology investment as total global investment decreases
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August 15, 2019
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Dutch province pioneers no-code platform
Software development platform removes the need for expert programmers when adding functionality to applications
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August 09, 2019
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Huawei mobile IoT OS ready to plug Android gap
Huawei is positioning its microkernel-based, distributed HarmonyOS mobile operating system as a true competitor to both Android and iOS
In Depth : Software licensing
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Choosing the right kind of hybrid cloud management
We look at the various factors businesses should consider when looking to solve their cloud management problems Continue Reading
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Counting the costs of IaaS and SaaS
Cost management is a priority for organisations seeking to use infrastructure and software as a service Continue Reading
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Steering a safe course through hybrid cloud
We look at why hybrid cloud can create a tricky infrastructure to manage 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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SAP Document Licensing for Indirect Access: The risks that still won't go away
SAP introduced a new licensing scheme last year to reflect indirect access to its system from third-party systems based on document licensing Continue Reading
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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
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