Licensing stories - Page 5
The foundation of every business often lies in the official legal documents that allow it to be approved as a company. Among these documents are licences, which define the rights of a company around a range of products or services they can sell.
Licensing is often specific to every country, state and city. Licensing is necessary in order to regulate markets and meet demands. It is also an efficient way to control markets that include dangerous products such as alcohol or rifles selling.
In the tech space, licensing can spread across both hardware and software products.
Licensing is often specific to every country, state and city. Licensing is necessary in order to regulate markets and meet demands. It is also an efficient way to control markets that include dangerous products such as alcohol or rifles selling.
In the tech space, licensing can spread across both hardware and software products.
Fans demand Microsoft reverses Xbox One U-turn
Thu, 11th Jul 2013
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A movement emerges for Microsoft to restore original Xbox One features, with a petition at change.org demanding digital sharing options.
Microsoft blinks, lets you transfer Office 2013 licenses
Fri, 8th Mar 2013
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Microsoft has relented on the unreasonable terms of Office 2013 licensing, allowing transfer of a license from one PC to another.
Microsoft's pushing Office subscriptions, but why?
Fri, 1st Mar 2013
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Microsoft pushes for Office 365 subscriptions amid licensing revenue threat, sparking debate on cost vs convenience.
Microsoft cries foul over patent abuse
Thu, 23rd Feb 2012
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Motorola Mobility - and by extension Google - failing to meet FRAND licensing commitments; is this the pot calling the kettle black?.
News: iBooks Author hands-on, made in China, xScope 3, and more!
Sun, 22nd Jan 2012
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New Apple software, iBooks Author, for creating interactive textbooks faces licensing woes, while insights on why Apple manufactures in China emerge.
Type Server aims to prevent font infringement
Sat, 11th Jun 2011
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apple
Extensis launches Universal Type Server 3 to combat font infringement, safeguarding companies' assets and avoiding legal woes.
Licensing change means greater access for schools
Thu, 2nd Jun 2011
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An amendment to the school agreement between MED and Microsoft gives schools greater access to server software hosted by third parties.
Major labels sign on to Apple's music cloud
Mon, 23rd May 2011
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Major music labels have signed deals licensing their content to Apple's yet-to-be-announced cloud-based music service.
Seagate and Samsung tackle SSD together
Mon, 16th Aug 2010
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Seagate and Samsung partner to elevate SSD tech, promising advances in performance, reliability, and energy efficiency for enterprise storage.
Microsoft apologises for 'complex licensing'
Tue, 20th Apr 2010
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At a summit gathering today in Auckland, Microsoft outlined changes it will make to its software licensing from July 1, 2010.
Exclusive: NewLease targets 100 NZ partners
Fri, 16th Apr 2010
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The software services subscription-licensing firm has told The Channel that it aims to go from 40 partners to 100 by the end of the year.
Gen-i wins defence force contract extension
Thu, 17th Dec 2009
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The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and Gen-i have extended their relationship for another three years with the signing of a new licensing contract.
Windows 7: the partner opportunity
Wed, 1st Jul 2009
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Microsoft's new operating system, Windows 7, will be released on October 22nd, offering new opportunities for partners.
There's something sexy about SaaS
Sat, 1st Jul 2006
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SaaS has revolutionised software delivery with subscription-based access and seamless updates, surpassing the limitations of the outdated ASP model.
FIFA Soccer
Thu, 1st Sep 2005
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FIFA Soccer dazzles with 350+ teams and licensed gear, yet challenges with tricky controls and AI gameplay, making for a mixed but immersive experience.