Cloud Cost Control
A Turning Point for Digital Sovereignty in the Netherlands
In a striking move on March 18, 2025, the Dutch Parliament approved a series of motions urging the government to reduce its dependence on U.S. software companies. These measures emphasize the creation of a national cloud services platform under full Dutch control and push for the active development of European alternatives. Motivations: Autonomy, Cybersecurity, and…
Read MoreOracle’s Database@AWS Launch Signals Multicloud Pivot While Preserving License Revenue Streams
Oracle’s recent launch of Database@AWS represents a fundamental strategic shift that simultaneously embraces multicloud flexibility while ingeniously preserving the company’s lucrative perpetual licensing model. The general availability announcement, coupled with aggressive Bring Your Own License (BYOL) incentives offering 76% cost savings, reveals a sophisticated approach to maintaining market relevance in an increasingly cloud-native world while…
Read MoreSoftware Price Increases Roundup 2024 – 2025
The enterprise software landscape in 2025 has experienced unprecedented price increases that fundamentally challenge traditional IT budget planning and procurement strategies. This comprehensive analysis reveals a coordinated industry shift toward more aggressive pricing models, driven by market consolidation, artificial intelligence monetization, and the transition from perpetual to subscription-based licensing. Scale and Scope of Price Increases…
Read MoreStrategic 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 their IT infrastructure. One often overlooked strategy that can yield significant long-term benefits is securing favorable license terms with early-stage software companies. Whether considering perpetual licenses, on-premise deployments, or even SaaS arrangements, early engagement with emerging software vendors presents unique…
Read MoreBeyond High-Level Numbers: Understanding DOGE’s Software Licensing Scrutiny
In the ongoing quest to trim federal spending, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, has turned its attention to what it considers a prime example of government waste: software licenses. Earlier this year, DOGE made headlines by claiming that federal agencies maintain far more software licenses than they have employees, suggesting…
Read MoreNavigating the Cloud Cost Paradox in IT Asset Management
The cloud revolution has reshaped the IT landscape, offering scalability and innovation opportunities. However, as the industry matures, a paradox emerges: while cloud infrastructures promise efficiency, their long-term costs can significantly impact a company’s financial health. This article explores this paradox, especially in the context of IT asset management (ITAM), and how Licenseware’s solutions offer…
Read MoreMicrosoft Announces Consistent Global Pricing for the Microsoft Cloud
Microsoft has announced that it is aligning the pricing of its Microsoft Cloud products globally. This means that customers in all regions will pay the same price for Microsoft Cloud services, regardless of their local currency. The new pricing will take effect on April 1, 2023. Microsoft says that the move to consistent global pricing…
Read MoreLicensing 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…
Read MoreFive 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…
Read MoreThe cloud demigration
While many organizations fully migrated to the cloud over the past decade, many others had one foot in the cloud and one on the ground. By now, companies have seen all the cloud has to offer, from on-demand bare metal to Kubernetes, and have a more educated opinion on its benefits and shortcomings. The cloud…
Read MoreAWS Cost Control Basics
For more than a decade AWS has been leading the cloud services market being by far the most popular cloud service provider. AWS has a compelling business model and a rich service offering. They did a very good job of convincing companies to move to their cloud by taking away most of the operational load,…
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