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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.
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Software piracy & overuse blamed for rising revenue losses

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Nearly one in three software firms cite piracy as a major cause of revenue loss, with unlicensed use rising in China, Russia, India, and Germany, new data reveals.
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Over half of firms lack clear AI policy as risks mount, survey finds

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Over half of firms lack formal AI policies, risking data breaches and legal issues as many employees already use AI tools without clear guidance.
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Flamingo launches OpenMSP to help MSPs cut software costs

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Flamingo has launched OpenMSP, an open-source platform with AI tools to help MSPs cut software licensing costs and boost profitability.
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Multiplier unveils COR for global contractor compliance

Sat, 14th Jun 2025
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Multiplier launches COR solution to simplify global contractor compliance, offering fast onboarding, region-specific contracts, and payments in 120+ currencies.
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SAP & Icertis deepen partnership with AI contract extension

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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Icertis teams up with SAP to launch SAP Ariba Contract Intelligence, embedding AI contract insights into SAP for smarter business decisions.
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VeVe unveils new Star Wars digital collectibles using AR technology

Mon, 5th May 2025
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VeVe and Lucasfilm launch a new Star Wars digital collectible series featuring Stormtrooper helmets and AR Podracers, priced from USD $10, to celebrate May the 4th.
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Exabeam appoints Kiley LePage as Chief Legal Officer

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Exabeam appoints Kiley LePage as Chief Legal Officer to lead legal strategy and support growth with nearly 30 years of tech sector experience.
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Amitabh Bachchan & Ganguly debut as AI holograms in India

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Proto unveils interactive AI holograms of Amitabh Bachchan and Sourav Ganguly in India, enhancing fan engagement and banking experiences.
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VMware customers concerned over rising costs & licensing

Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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A recent survey reveals that 79% of VMware customers are satisfied with their software but are concerned about rising costs and licence changes post-Broadcom acquisition.
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Extreme Networks unveils AI-powered Extreme Platform ONE

Tue, 10th Dec 2024
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Extreme Networks has unveiled Extreme Platform ONE, a new AI-powered technology platform aimed at simplifying networking and security operations for enterprises.
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Vectra AI unveils new clarity programme to boost MSSP services

Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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Vectra AI launches the Vectra AI Clarity Program for MSSPs to meet rising demands for advanced XDR solutions, offering flexibility and customised cybersecurity services.
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Get ready for more Oracle Java licensing changes

Mon, 26th Aug 2024
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Oracle's Java licensing is set for another shake-up. With JDK 21's release, enterprises must navigate new subscription choices or risk mounting costs.
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Java community migrates from Oracle due to high costs, survey says

Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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A survey by Azul reveals 86% of Oracle Java users are migrating due to high costs, preference for open-source alternatives, and pricing uncertainties.
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Most Oracle Java users migrate to alternatives, says survey

Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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A recent survey by Azul reveals that 86% of Oracle Java users are migrating to alternatives due to cost concerns and a shift towards open-source solutions.
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Siemens enhances NX software with AI, cloud & immersive tools

Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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Siemens introduces NX X, a game-changing cloud-based engineering solution with new AI, immersive, and electro-mechanical tools, enhancing the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio.
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Rimini Street offers support against VMware fee hikes

Tue, 21st May 2024
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Rimini Street launches support to counter VMware's shift to subscription licensing, ensuring businesses maintain perpetual licenses without vendor lock-in.
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Thales & Neural Labs expand partnership to create AI-powered smart cities

Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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Thales intensifies its partnership with Neural Labs to create AI-driven smart cities, using cloud-licensing capabilities to manage global licenses, optimizing Neural Lab's SaaS offerings and fostering growth.
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Rimini Street extends support for ClickSoftware users

Thu, 19th Oct 2023
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The expanded solution enables Salesforce ClickSoftware on-premises licensees to maximise the value of their mission-critical ClickSoftware investments.
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Huawei announces royalty rates for patent license programs

Wed, 26th Jul 2023
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The company announced royalty rates for its handsets, Wi-Fi, and IoT patent license programs, aimed at balancing innovation and adoption.
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Huawei announces royalty rates for patent license programs

Fri, 14th Jul 2023
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The company promotes IP protection, balances innovation and adoption, and unveils rates for its handsets, Wi-Fi, and IoT patent license programs.