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Vendor and market news that changes a license position: price lists, support clocks, packaging, and audit programs. Posts here flag what moved in the market, not how to model the paper you already hold.

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Microsoft’s Concessions to European Cloud Providers: A Stalling Tactic or a Step to Fair Competition?

By Alex Cojocaru | July 17, 2025

A recent agreement between Microsoft and Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe (CISPE) has brought…

VMware Reboots Partner Program Again: Smaller Cloud Providers Face Uncertain Future

By Alex Cojocaru | July 15, 2025

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the virtualization industry, VMware has announced the…

Telefónica Germany Ditches Broadcom, Opts for Third-Party VMware Support

By Alex Cojocaru | July 13, 2025

In a move that sends a clear signal to the rest of the industry, Telefónica…

Denmark Pioneers Revolutionary Copyright Protection Against AI Deepfakes

By Alex Cojocaru | July 10, 2025

In a groundbreaking move that could reshape how the world approaches artificial intelligence regulation, Denmark…

Rimini Street and Oracle Reach Historic Settlement, Ending 15-Year Legal Battle

By Alex Cojocaru | July 9, 2025

After more than a decade and a half of contentious litigation, enterprise software support company…

A New Deal for DC: GSA and Oracle Ink Landmark “Whole-of-Government” Agreement

By Alex Cojocaru | July 8, 2025

The US General Services Administration (GSA) has brokered a landmark, five-year “whole-of-government” agreement with Oracle,…

A Victory for Software Ownership: Dutch Agency Wins Landmark Right to Resell Oracle Licenses

By Alex Cojocaru | July 7, 2025

A Dutch public procurement agency has won a landmark legal victory against Oracle, securing the…

Day of Reckoning for the Channel: Microsoft’s ‘Great Squeeze’ Hits, Forcing Industry-Wide Reinvention

By Alex Cojocaru | July 6, 2025

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

By Alex Cojocaru | July 5, 2025

In a move that provides a crucial financial and administrative lifeline to the UK’s higher…

📘 ITAM Is Evolving Rapidly: Why Keeping Pace with ITAM’s Evolution is Crucial for Your Career

By Shaun Ashbury | June 26, 2025

While still a recruiter, Shaun began conversations with the ITAM Review and ITAM Forum to…

Oracle’s SE2 Clarification: A Hidden Compliance Trap for MCM Processor Users

By Alex Cojocaru | June 14, 2025

Oracle Database Standard Edition 2 (SE2) has long been positioned as a cost-effective database offering…

Denmark’s Digital Declaration of Independence: A Growing European Revolt Against Big Tech Dependency

By Alex Cojocaru | June 12, 2025

In a move that signals a seismic shift in how European governments approach digital infrastructure,…

From Petition to Policy: How Europe’s Call for “EU-Linux” Signals a Continental Shift Away from Big Tech Dependency

By Alex Cojocaru | June 10, 2025

In the corridors of the European Parliament, a seemingly modest petition has captured something far…

Microsoft Faces Multibillion-Pound Legal Challenge Over Software Licensing Practices

By Alex Cojocaru | June 8, 2025

Microsoft Corporation, the world’s largest software company, is confronting one of the most significant legal…

LICENSEWARE Selected for Startup Alley at Techsylvania 2025 🇷🇴

By Alex Cojocaru | June 4, 2025

We’re thrilled to announce that Licenseware has been selected to exhibit at Startup Alley during Techsylvania…

Lessons from US Government Oversight: How Effective Software License Management Protects Your IT Budget

By Alex Cojocaru | May 27, 2025

Software licenses represent a significant investment for organizations of all sizes. Yet, as a recent…

VMware’s Mandatory Compliance Reporting: What You Need to Know

By Alex Cojocaru | May 25, 2025

Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware has led to significant changes in licensing terms and conditions, notably…

Broadcom Faces EU Scrutiny Over Controversial VMware Licensing Practices

By Alex Cojocaru | May 24, 2025

Broadcom’s recent overhaul of VMware’s licensing model has sparked significant backlash from European cloud service…

Microsoft’s EU Antitrust Case Nears Resolution: EU Commission seeks feedback on remedy proposals

By Alex Cojocaru | May 23, 2025

The European Commission (EC) is currently evaluating public feedback on Microsoft’s proposed commitments to address…

Microsoft Faces Major UK Class Action Over Software Licensing Practices

By Alex Cojocaru | May 22, 2025

Microsoft is under legal scrutiny in the UK, facing one of the country’s largest class…