AI, Cloud & SaaS
AI services, public cloud and SaaS are licensed differently from installed software: by consumption, by seat or by tokens, often on terms that change between renewals. Articles here cover AI pricing and governance, bring-your-own-license and license-included options on AWS and Azure, FinOps and cloud cost control, SaaS sprawl, and the data licensing and copyright questions raised by training and using AI models.
Robots.txt is Now a License Agreement: The New Rules of Data Licensing
The era of “Fair Use” scraping is officially closing. A new extension to the web’s…
The Private Cloud Renaissance: VMware Cloud Foundation Gets Smarter, Safer, and AI‑Ready
At VMware Explore 2025 in Las Vegas, Broadcom threw down the gauntlet, stating emphatically that…
The Next Frontier of SAM: Your Next Asset Class Will Be a Robot
For decades, Software Asset Management (SAM) professionals have wrestled with an ever-expanding list of assets.…
Oracle’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…
Microsoft’s Concessions to European Cloud Providers: A Stalling Tactic or a Step to Fair Competition?
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
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the virtualization industry, VMware has announced the…
Denmark Pioneers Revolutionary Copyright Protection Against AI Deepfakes
In a groundbreaking move that could reshape how the world approaches artificial intelligence regulation, Denmark…
Microsoft’s New European Cloud Commitments: A Turning Point for Licensing and Digital Sovereignty
On April 30, 2025, Microsoft announced a set of updated commitments designed to address European…
Maximizing Flexibility: The Power of Oracle Fusion Cloud Contract Rebalancing
Oracle Fusion Cloud applications have become a cornerstone for organizations seeking robust enterprise solutions. However,…
Introducing NEO Support: AI-Powered Customer Support for Licenseware Products
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of NEO Support, a specialized version of our beloved AI…
Introducing NEO – Your Free AI-Powered Licensing Chatbot
We have some BIG NEWS! NEO, our Gen AI licensing chatbot, is now officially available…
Navigating the Cloud Cost Paradox in IT Asset Management
The cloud revolution has reshaped the IT landscape, offering scalability and innovation opportunities. However, as…
Microsoft Announces Consistent Global Pricing for the Microsoft Cloud
Microsoft has announced that it is aligning the pricing of its Microsoft Cloud products globally.…
Sustainability and AI at Crayon UK’s “Optimise to Innovate” Event
As passionate followers of technology and its impact on our daily lives, we recently had…
What is the role of Microsoft License Mobility in moving licenses between on-prem and cloud environments?
Microsoft License Mobility is a Software Assurance benefit that plays a crucial role in allowing…
Licensing Q&A: How do you license SQL Server 2022 in containers?
SQL Server can be used on Linux and Docker platforms, which means you can run…
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…
What is the AI Act, and why should you care about it?
Last week I was invited, along with several other Romanian startups, to the EU Parliament…
The benefits of implementing a FinOps strategy
The cloud has become the new normal for businesses of all sizes. It provides agility,…
Five Ways to Reduce Your Cloud Costs
If you’re not careful, cloud costs can quickly spiral out of control. But there are…