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University of the Sunshine Coast streamlines software licensing, reduces excess certificates
The University of the Sunshine Coast has moved to streamline its software licensing, reducing thousands of unwanted certifications for its software applications.
By Lisa Banks | 07 June, 2011 12:38
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How to get tough with your tech vendors
Planning a purchase from a major IT vendor? In this still-tough economy, negotiating pros recommend being aggressive and creative, as well as analyzing your requirements first so that you don't buy more than you need and know where you can compromise.
By Robert L. Scheier | 28 September, 2010 01:45
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Users advised to be careful with Oracle ULAs
Oracle's unlimited license agreements (ULAs) can make great sense for companies that want to use a lot of the vendor's software, but a number of potential pitfalls can get buried in the fine print, according to a new report from Forrester Research.
By Chris Kanaracus | 29 April, 2010 06:42
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IBM Q1 profit jumps 16 percent
IBM on Monday reported first-quarter earnings of US$1.97 per share on $22.9 billion in revenue, a rise of 16 percent and 5 percent, respectively, over the same period last year.
By Chris Kanaracus | 20 April, 2010 08:18
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Oracle revenue up, but charges drag down profit
Fueled by growth in new software licenses, Oracle revenue for its fiscal third quarter, ended Feb. 28, increased 17 percent from the same period last year, hitting US$6.4 billion, though earnings declined due in part to restructuring charges incurred by the company's purchase of Sun Microsystems.
By Chris Kanaracus | 26 March, 2010 08:01
Features about software licensing
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Does Microsoft complicate its licensing on purpose?
Navigating Microsoft's complex rules and programs for software licensing has been notoriously difficult for businesses -- a pain point not lost on the company, which for years has said it is trying to simplify the process for customers.
By Elizabeth Montalbano | 09 October, 2009 11:15
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