Licensing stories - Page 3
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.
Uber shifted NZD $200m offshore, report claims tax loss
Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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Uber shifted NZD $200 million offshore through intercompany fees, causing New Zealand to lose an estimated NZD $56 million in tax revenue, a report claims.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cutting costs, not corners: Reducing technical debt through smarter Microsoft licensing
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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UK businesses often incur technical debt and inflate IT costs due to underutilised Microsoft licences, missing out on built-in features and optimisation opportunities.
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.
New Zealand firms turn to HR tech amid sweeping law reforms
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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New Zealand firms turn to HR tech amid employment law reforms, easing compliance with Leave Act updates, grievance rules, and safety regulations.
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.
Synology's pushing into ANZ enterprise storage & backup market
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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Synology is expanding its enterprise storage and backup solutions in Australia and New Zealand, addressing the growing data sovereignty concerns in these markets.
Percona announces enterprise support for Valkey users
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Percona has unveiled enterprise support for Valkey, an open-source alternative to Redis, following major industry shifts towards restrictive licensing.
Weebit Nano secures major deal with onsemi for ReRAM tech
Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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Weebit Nano has struck a significant licensing deal with onsemi, integrating its ReRAM technology into the latter's Treo platform, marking a major milestone.
You’ll soon be able to tell your lunch buddy what you earn; and other NZ employment law changes for 2025
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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New Zealand is set for significant employment law changes in 2025, including a new income threshold for unjustified dismissal claims and a repeal of pay secrecy.
Anatomy of a wage theft: Australian businesses at risk of criminality
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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From January 2025, Australian firms face criminalisation for wage theft, potentially incurring penalties up to three times the amount underpaid to workers.
Remote launches service to manage international contractors
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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Remote unveils its Remote Contractor of Record service, aiding firms in managing payments for international contractors while mitigating compliance risks.
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.
HR tech important as wage underpayment to become a criminal offence
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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From 1 January 2025, wage theft will be criminalised in Australia, with penalties up to AUD $7.8 million for companies and up to ten years' imprisonment for individuals.
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.
A new era of HR advisory for every business – no matter the size
Wed, 27th Nov 2024
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A revolutionary shift in HR advisory is enabling businesses of all sizes to access affordable, always-on support, reshaping compliance and workforce management.
Lawfront selects NetDocuments for document management
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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Lawfront has selected NetDocuments as its document management system across four UK law firms, enhancing productivity for 800 lawyers across 28 offices.