"software licensing" news, interviews, and features

News about software licensing

• Software licenses in Cloud need to be managed: Flexera

  Software management company sees a need for more efficient management of software licenses even in the Cloud

• Save millions, don't renew Microsoft Enterprise Agreements

  Licensing expert believes some organisations are buying products and services they probably don't need before their contracts expire

• Software licence optimisation critical to enterprise app store success

  It can be incredibly difficult for enterprises to manage software licensing, control entitlement and track usage

• Juniper finally talks SDNs

  Software-defined networking strategy key to attack on market estimated to be worth $US3.7 billion by 2016

• Microsoft jacks up client license fees, but they may still be a good deal

• How to get tough with your tech vendors

  InfoWorld's guide to driving a hard, smart IT bargain in a tough economy

Features about software licensing

• Use software license optimization tools to get your money's worth out of SaaS

  Many organizations fail to adequately monitor SaaS product use, resulting in over-licensed situations

• Foiled! How to beat software vendors' sneaky price increases

  Between complex licenses and the cloud, Microsoft, Oracle, and SAP have lots of ways to hike up prices. Here's how to fight back

• Cisco vs. Juniper: How different are their SDN strategies?

  Analysts say there are really more similarities than differences in both strategies from the fierce rivals

• Does Microsoft complicate its licensing on purpose?

  Recent comments from the company's CEO suggest the company has little interest in simplifying its licensing any time soon