How inflation affects software prices

You’re not alone if you’re feeling the pinch at the gas pump or grocery store. Inflation is currently at a record high, with the consumer price index in the US hitting 9.2% and Europe seeing rates nearing 10%. This is due to various factors, including post-COVID spending, supply chain issues, and other economic factors (like…

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To all ISVs considering Oracle Database for your hosted solution

So you’re an ISV looking for the perfect database for your hosted solution. You might think Oracle Database is the optimal solution for your particular use case since it’s got all the features you need, like reliability, scalability, performance, and security. Plus, it’s got this cool multi-tenant feature that lets one software app serve multiple…

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Licensing Q&A: What to consider when deploying and licensing Microsoft SQL Server in a container environment?

Understanding how containers work is the first step to successfully deploying and licensing Microsoft SQL Server in a container environment. Containers package applications and their dependencies into isolated, self-contained units that can be easily deployed and managed. Using containers ensures that your application will always run the same way regardless of the environment it is…

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SAM Spotlight: Microsoft SQL Server

Short history Microsoft SQL Server is a database management system (DBMS) that Microsoft first released in 1989. It was initially called “SQL Server 1.0” and was designed to run on top of the OS/2 operating system. In 1992, Microsoft released SQL Server 4.2 for Windows NT, the first version of SQL Server to run on…

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Which is better for your business: an IT Asset Management Tool or a Software Asset Management tool?

IT asset management (ITAM) and software asset management (SAM) are two distinct technology asset management tools. ITAM is a comprehensive set of processes focused on managing an organization’s acquisition, deployment, maintenance, and disposal of hardware and software. It includes tracking the physical location of assets and their warranty coverage and depreciation status. SAM is a…

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Licensing Q&A: What is the most cost-effective setup for Oracle DB and SQL Server in Azure?

Licensing is essential to managing any software, and proper license management is critical for ensuring compliance and avoiding costly mistakes. This blog will explore some common questions about license management and provide guidance on managing your licenses effectively. Whether you’re new to license management or have been managing licenses for a while, this blog will…

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Licenseware @ EU Parliament

Ciprian Grigore, our CTO and Co-founder was invited to the European Parliament this week by Renew Europe to discuss Romanian Start-ups and the EU ? A very busy few days for him to say the least, but a great opportunity! ? Here’s a quote from Ciprian sharing his experience at the event: It’s been a great honor…

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How to use ITAM tools to uncover actionable insights

ITAM, or Information Technology Asset Management, refers to the practice of managing and optimizing the use of an organization’s technology assets. This can include hardware, software, licenses, and contracts. ITAM tools are designed to help organizations track and manage these assets, and can provide valuable insights into the utilization and efficiency of an organization’s technology…

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New partnership: Licenseware x Software.com.br

We are pleased to announce our new partnership with Software.com.br!! ? With our sights set on finding strategic partners in regions outside of the EU (namely USA, LATAM and APAC), we couldn’t be more ecstatic to onboard one of largest technology specialist in Latin America, with operations in Brazil, Mexico and Colombia! ? Read more here…

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Licenseware @ How To Web Spotlight Finals 2022

Today we are pleased post the presentation and pitch our CEO Alex Cojocaru gave for the recent How To Web Spotlight Finals ? Needless to say it was a: Great venue!Great stage!Great participants!Great event all round! Great pitch? ? We definitely think so! ?

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The benefits of implementing a FinOps strategy

The cloud has become the new normal for businesses of all sizes. It provides agility, scalability, and flexibility that were once only available to large enterprises. However, with this new way of doing business comes new challenges — namely, how to manage cloud resources and costs efficiently. This is where FinOps comes in. FinOps (short…

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Five Ways to Reduce Your Cloud Costs

If you’re not careful, cloud costs can quickly spiral out of control. But there are ways to keep your spending in check. Here are five tips: 1. Understand what you’re paying for  Before you can start saving, you need to know where your money is going. Take a close look at your cloud bill and…

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Licensing 101: what is it, and why should you care?

If you’re in the software industry, then you know that licensing is a big deal. It’s how companies make money from their products, and it’s how developers get paid for their work. But what exactly is licensing, and why should you care about it? Licensing is basically a way for companies to control how their…

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Announcing Cloud Migration Manager app

Our new “Cloud Migration Manager” app is coming very soon ? Currently, CMM automates the pre and post-cloud migration license analysis for Windows Server and SQL Server to AWS (current infra vs AWS dedicated host + shared instance) ? Considering rightsizing, instance assignment, BYOL, use rights in AWS etc., you can ascertain the differences in…

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