Licensing
Software licensing is the set of contract terms that decide what an organization may deploy, how its usage is counted and what it owes. This archive collects every LICENSEWARE article on vendor licensing: Microsoft, Oracle Database and Java, VMware by Broadcom, Red Hat and open source, SAP, IBM, Adobe and other publishers, plus renewals and cost optimization. Each vendor has its own archive; use this one when a question spans more than one publisher.
Oracle Java Audits Surge: 73% of Users Targeted as Licensing Changes Drive Mass Migration to Open Source
A startling new survey has revealed the extent of Oracle’s aggressive audit campaign targeting Java…
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…
Telefónica Germany Ditches Broadcom, Opts for Third-Party VMware Support
In a move that sends a clear signal to the rest of the industry, Telefónica…
The End of Ownership: More Software Licensing Upheaval is on the Horizon for SAP Customers
The world of enterprise software is in a state of perpetual flux, but the ground…
The Great U-Turn: Citrix Re-Embraces VMware and Hyper-V in a Post-Broadcom World
In a stunning reversal of a long-standing and often controversial policy, Citrix has announced it…
Rimini Street and Oracle Reach Historic Settlement, Ending 15-Year Legal Battle
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
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
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
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
In a move that provides a crucial financial and administrative lifeline to the UK’s higher…
Microsoft System Center 2022 vs 2025: Features, Licensing, and Pricing Comparison
Microsoft System Center 2025 represents a significant evolution in datacenter management, building upon the solid…
SQL Server 2025 Kept Per Core. The Floor Is Four.
You opened a 2022 versus 2025 comparison URL. Keep it. SQL Server 2025 is the…
Windows Server 2025 Kept Per Core. Sixteen Cores Per Server.
You opened a 2022 versus 2025 comparison URL. Keep it. Windows Server 2025 is the…
Oracle’s SE2 Clarification: A Hidden Compliance Trap for MCM Processor Users
Oracle Database Standard Edition 2 (SE2) has long been positioned as a cost-effective database offering…
Microsoft’s D365 F&SCM License Enforcement Deadline: 1 November 2025
The countdown has begun for one of the most significant changes in Microsoft Dynamics 365…
Denmark’s Digital Declaration of Independence: A Growing European Revolt Against Big Tech Dependency
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
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
Microsoft Corporation, the world’s largest software company, is confronting one of the most significant legal…
Adobe Licensing & Pricing Changes: Comprehensive Analysis of 2025 Updates
Adobe has announced significant changes to its Creative Cloud licensing and pricing structure, effective June…
Software Price Increases Roundup 2024 – 2025
The enterprise software landscape in 2025 has experienced unprecedented price increases that fundamentally challenge traditional…