Licensing
Licensing coverage across vendor paper, metrics, audits, and renewal math. Posts here treat the contract as the object: processors, Named User Plus, named users, seats, and what changes when the same SKU moves to a listed cloud.
This is the commercial parent file, not a product tour and not company news. Vendor-only questions belong in Microsoft, Oracle, VMware, SAP, Adobe, or the other child categories. Use this archive when the question still spans more than one publisher.
Day of Reckoning for the Channel: Microsoft’s ‘Great Squeeze’ Hits, Forcing Industry-Wide Reinvention
The theoretical impact of Microsoft’s strategic overhaul of its Enterprise Agreement (EA) program has finally…
New £10 Millon Oracle Java Deal Includes Waiver of Historic Fees for UK Universities
In a move that provides a crucial financial and administrative lifeline to the UK’s higher…
Microsoft System Center 2022 vs 2025: Features, Licensing, and Pricing Comparison
Microsoft System Center 2025 represents a significant evolution in datacenter management, building upon the solid…
SQL Server 2025 Kept Per Core. The Floor Is Four.
You opened a 2022 versus 2025 comparison URL. Keep it. SQL Server 2025 is the…
Windows Server 2025 Kept Per Core. Sixteen Cores Per Server.
You opened a 2022 versus 2025 comparison URL. Keep it. Windows Server 2025 is the…
Oracle’s SE2 Clarification: A Hidden Compliance Trap for MCM Processor Users
Oracle Database Standard Edition 2 (SE2) has long been positioned as a cost-effective database offering…
Microsoft’s D365 F&SCM License Enforcement Deadline: 1 November 2025
The countdown has begun for one of the most significant changes in Microsoft Dynamics 365…
Denmark’s Digital Declaration of Independence: A Growing European Revolt Against Big Tech Dependency
In a move that signals a seismic shift in how European governments approach digital infrastructure,…
Licenseware and Lansweeper Deliver a Smarter, More Scalable Approach to SAM
Goals Results “AI can’t fix your data. Everything starts with complete, reliable data. Otherwise, it’s…
From Petition to Policy: How Europe’s Call for “EU-Linux” Signals a Continental Shift Away from Big Tech Dependency
In the corridors of the European Parliament, a seemingly modest petition has captured something far…
How Three Distinct Models Are Reshaping Software Licensing
The software industry is experiencing a new big shift in how licenses are structured, priced,…
Microsoft Faces Multibillion-Pound Legal Challenge Over Software Licensing Practices
Microsoft Corporation, the world’s largest software company, is confronting one of the most significant legal…
Adobe Licensing & Pricing Changes: Comprehensive Analysis of 2025 Updates
Adobe has announced significant changes to its Creative Cloud licensing and pricing structure, effective June…
Software Price Increases Roundup 2024 – 2025
The enterprise software landscape in 2025 has experienced unprecedented price increases that fundamentally challenge traditional…
SQL Server 2025 Licenses Cores. VMs Still Need SA.
You opened a 2025 licensing URL. Keep it. SQL Server 2025 is what Microsoft lists…
Windows Server 2025 Licenses Cores. Standard Gets Two OSEs.
You opened a 2025 licensing URL. Keep it. Windows Server 2025 is the current commercial…
System Center 2025 Licenses Cores. Standard Manages Two OSEs.
You opened a 2025 licensing URL. Keep it. System Center 2025 is the current commercial…
Strategic Advantage: The Benefits of Locking in Favorable License Terms with Early-Stage Software Companies
Organizations face constant pressure to optimize their software investments while maintaining flexibility and control over…
Improved Service, Less Cost: The Real Benefits of Third-Party Software Maintenance
In the world of enterprise software, there’s a persistent myth that has influenced IT decision-making…
Navigating Software Audits: How Third-Party Support Can Mitigate Audit Risks
Software audits have become an increasingly common reality for organizations using enterprise software from vendors…