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Licensing stories - Page 9

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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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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More IT equipment needed for Christchurch

Wed, 16th Mar 2011
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Christchurch's recovery needs more IT equipment; RemarkIT leads donation drive with NZ Trade and Enterprise aiming to bridge the digital gap.
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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.
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Symantec changes ExSP licencing model

Tue, 21st Sep 2010
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Symantec revamps its ExSP Licencing, introducing a subscription model to ease costs for partners and boost managed services growth.
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Seagate and Samsung tackle SSD together

Mon, 16th Aug 2010
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Seagate and Samsung partner to elevate SSD tech, promising advances in performance, reliability, and energy efficiency for enterprise storage.
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More power to the backbone

Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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I am very pleased to introduce this first issue of Start-Up – a practical guide to using technology in your business.
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Microsoft apologises for 'complex licensing'

Tue, 20th Apr 2010
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At a summit gathering today in Auckland, Microsoft outlined changes it will make to its software licensing from July 1, 2010.
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Exclusive: NewLease targets 100 NZ partners

Fri, 16th Apr 2010
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The software services subscription-licensing firm has told The Channel that it aims to go from 40 partners to 100 by the end of the year.
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RightNow 'reinvents' cloud relationships

Mon, 8th Mar 2010
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RightNow unveils new Cloud Services Agreement, promising to redefine cloud computing with client-focused solutions free from hidden costs.
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Gen-i wins defence force contract extension

Thu, 17th Dec 2009
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The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and Gen-i have extended their relationship for another three years with the signing of a new licensing contract.
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Microsoft changes licensing channel

Tue, 17th Nov 2009
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Resellers could be cut out as Microsoft moves towards a more sustainable means of selling its software <br /> <br /> licenses.
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Windows 7: the partner opportunity

Wed, 1st Jul 2009
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Microsoft’s new operating system, Windows 7, will be released on October 22nd, offering new opportunities for partners.
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Centralising security management

Sat, 1st Jul 2006
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Scenic Circle hotels have partnered with Gen-i and CA to improve their security against malware and spyware attacks.
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There’s something sexy about SaaS

Sat, 1st Jul 2006
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SaaS has revolutionised software delivery with subscription-based access and seamless updates, surpassing the limitations of the outdated ASP model.
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FIFA Soccer

Thu, 1st Sep 2005
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FIFA Soccer dazzles with 350+ teams and licensed gear, yet challenges with tricky controls and AI gameplay, making for a mixed but immersive experience.