licensing
Is open source software finding a home in Whitehall?
News The licensing cost was a real issue. But the process of making the jump to open source can be a painful experience, he said, as organisations need to continue to pay licensing costs for their old... [29 Sep 2009]
Seven Tips for Profiting from Lean Times with CRM
White Paper And because of their flexible licensing structure, on-demand solutions can be deployed selectively, enabling businesses to deploy only as much CRM as they need. With their rapid speed of deployment, integrated analytics... [28 Sep 2009]
Mastering Virtualized Environments
White Paper Learn how to manage software licensing to ensure cost-effectiveness and allocate IT costs appropriately. Data centers are growing rapidly in size and complexity. At the same time, competitive and economic pressures are... [19 Sep 2009]
SQL Server 2008 Pricing and Licensing
White Paper SQL Server 2008 is available under three licensing models: Server plus device Client Access License (CAL) - It requires a license for the computer running the Microsoft server product, as well as CALs for each client... [16 Sep 2009]
Consuming External Web Services in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009
White Paper Some of the web services may be used free of charge, whereas other web services have different licensing models. With Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009, external web services usage has been made easier for developers. [16 Sep 2009]
Code, not patents, for Microsoft open source foundation
News The Codeplex Foundation FAQ states: "We wanted a foundation that addresses a full spectrum of software projects, and does so with the licensing and intellectual property needs of commercial software companies in mind. [14 Sep 2009]
Are your software licences up to date - and does your CFO know?
News As vendors tighten up on software licensing, CFOs are being encouraged to get more involved in licence management. With more software vendors cracking down on licensing, CFOs and CIOs have their work cut... [04 Sep 2009]
Microsoft Virtualization: Data Center to Desktop Customer Solution Case Study
White Paper Learn more about the solution and benefits, including a building a "green" data center, savings on licensing costs, and enhanced business agility, manageability and continuity. Based in Le Mars, Iowa, Wells' Dairy is... [04 Sep 2009]
Minority Report: Why Apple was smart to OK 'iTunes killer'
Comment The subscription model for devices such as the iPhone seem far more compelling given the wide range of licensing arrangements that exist, the growth of fast mobile bandwidth such as 3G and the rise of the iPhone and... [03 Sep 2009]
The HP 9000 Evolution Program: Making the Case for the Transition to HP Integrity Servers
White Paper This simplification delivers tremendous savings in support costs, data center operations, software licensing, and staffing. This paper explores how organizations can dramatically reduce costs, increase efficiency, and... [02 Sep 2009]
HP Data Protector Software Advanced Backup to Disk Integration With Virtual Tape Libraries
White Paper One should also be able to determine how to employ the licensing structure of HP Data Protector Software to best suit customer's needs. This white paper provides a better understanding of the integration of HP Data... [01 Sep 2009]
IT Provider Boosts User Productivity, Saves Money With Improved Operating System
White Paper Its new management features will decrease desktop management time and eliminate licensing costs for third-party encryption software. ErgoGroup is a leading IT services provider in the Nordic region, with 3,700 employees... [01 Sep 2009]
Lower Your TCO With SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop
White Paper The total cost of desktops stretches far beyond the initial licensing fee. When the high licensing fees of Windows desktops are accompanied by additional costs - including Software Assurance for... [30 Aug 2009]
Windows 7: When will businesses really be ready to make the move?
News However, large businesses with volume licensing deals can get access even earlier, although most will wait before putting it on anything other than test machines. There are a whole bunch of reasons why Windows 7 should... [28 Aug 2009]
Pearson Gains Real-Time Enterprise Performance Insight With Standardized Reporting and Planning
White Paper Pearson wanted to cut monthly close times by standardizing and consolidating financial reporting for three major global businesses and reduce software licensing and management costs. The challenge was to build... [28 Aug 2009]