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Licensing stories - Page 6

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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Ingram Micro wins Microsoft SPLA deal

Wed, 19th Nov 2014
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Ingram Micro has inked a deal with Microsoft for distribution of the services provider licence agreement (SPLA) licensing in New Zealand.
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Move over Spotify, YouTube's here

Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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New licensing deals means unofficial streams posted by regular users are now more likely to disappear, replaced by official uploads from labels.
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Top 12: Most dangerous things threatening networks right now…

Fri, 15th Aug 2014
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From default passwords to missing patches, networks face constant threats that can easily be exploited, putting data at risk and causing potential disasters.
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Lync subscriptions game changer for SMBs

Tue, 12th Aug 2014
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Changes to licensing for Lync have made it more financially viable for smaller businesses, says Acronym's Dave Allum.
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Microsoft sets Azure reseller NZ availability date…

Thu, 22nd May 2014
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The business opportunity for Microsoft's partners around cloud continues to expand, with news that Microsoft Azure is coming to the Open Licensing program...
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Microsoft signs Android patent deal with Motorola Solutions

Wed, 23rd Apr 2014
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Microsoft has signed a patent licensing agreement with Motorola Solutions for worldwide coverage of its patent portfolio.
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Is Apple crushing Microsoft with software deal…?

Thu, 24th Oct 2013
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Apple's new strategy of free software could pressure Microsoft to lower its prices, a shift driven by hardware subsidies.
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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.
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BlackBerry considers licensing deal amid investor pressure

Wed, 10th Jul 2013
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Struggling company is considering a licensing deal, or even an outright sale of the business in a bid to appease investor concerns.
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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.
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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.
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Ericsson seeks Samsung US sales ban

Wed, 5th Dec 2012
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Ericsson seeks to ban Samsung US sales, citing patent infringements after failing to agree on licensing terms, spurring legal battle.
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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?.
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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.
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Type Server aims to prevent font infringement

Sat, 11th Jun 2011
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Extensis launches Universal Type Server 3 to combat font infringement, safeguarding companies' assets and avoiding legal woes.
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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.
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MS limits academic licensing to new reseller programme

Fri, 27th May 2011
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Microsoft's new AER programme, launching on 1 July, mandates resellers to hold AER status for academic licensing, offering exclusive benefits and solutions.
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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.
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Acronis launches MSP partner initiatives

Mon, 28th Mar 2011
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Incremental business opportunities offered to channel partners through a new subscription-based, licensing model.
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Intel pays $1.5 billion for future Nvidia tech

Tue, 11th Jan 2011
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Nvidia has signed a new six-year, cross-licensing agreement with Intel said to be worth a massive $1.5 billion.