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 Breached Again: Legacy System Hack Exposes Fresh Credentials, Sparks FBI Probe
Oracle is facing renewed scrutiny after confirming a second major cybersecurity breach in less than…
Free ESXi Is Back! But What’s the Catch?
Broadcom quietly revives VMware’s free hypervisor, and the virtualization world takes notice. In a quiet…
Adobe Retires VIP Commercial Program: Transition to VIP Marketplace by May 31, 2025
Adobe has officially announced the retirement of its Value Incentive Plan (VIP) for commercial segment…
Upcoming Price Increase and Changes to Microsoft On-Prem Server Licensing
Microsoft has announced significant licensing and pricing changes for its on-premises server products, effective July…
From Microsoft to Open Source: How One German State is Rewriting the Rules of Public Sector IT
In the north of Germany, nestled between the North Sea and the Baltic, something radical…
Navigating Data Sovereignty: How Microsoft’s EU Compliance Battle is Reshaping Licensing and SAM
In March 2024, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) ruled that the European Commission’s use…
Oracle VirtualBox Licensing Guide
Oracle VM VirtualBox is a robust, cross-platform virtualization application that enables users to run multiple…
DOGE Bites Oracle: Pentagon’s $280M Oracle HR Software Fiasco Spotlights Need for Smarter Licensing
Behind the Oracle HR Software Debacle The Pentagon has decisively terminated a massive human resources…
Oracle’s attempt to hide severe cybersecurity incidents from customers in Oracle SaaS service
Oracle Faces Backlash Over Handling of Cloud Security Breach In March 2025, Oracle Corporation found…
Oracle Q3 FY25 Results: What They Signal for Licensing Strategy and Enterprise Customers
Oracle just released its fiscal 2025 Q3 earnings, and the numbers are sending a clear…
VMware’s Official Floor Is 16 Cores Per CPU, Not 72
You landed on this URL because it still says the VMware minimum jumped from 16…
VMware’s Lawsuit Against Siemens: A Stark Reminder to Get Your Software Licensing in Order
In a significant development for the software licensing industry, VMware, now a subsidiary of Broadcom…
Oracle Data Breach: Important Information and Steps to Protect Your Organization
On March 21, 2025, a user going by rose87168 posted on BreachForums claiming to have compromised Oracle…
Unlocking Trillions: The True Value of Open Source Software
In an era where software shapes nearly every aspect of our economy, understanding the true…
Licenseware @ Oracle Cloud World Tour 🇬🇧 London
Yesterday marked a fantastic day at Oracle Cloud World Tour London! It’s incredible how far…
Oracle ULA vs. PULA: Flexibility or Long-term Stability
Oracle licensing models significantly influence IT strategies, budgets, and operational flexibility. Understanding the distinctions between…
Navigating Oracle Java Licensing: Are You Making Costly Mistakes?
Recent revelations from government audits, such as those at HUD, posted by @DOGE demonstrate how…
Navigating Oracle EBS Licensing in 2025: Key Insights for IT Leaders
Introduction Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) continues to be a mission-critical system for thousands of organizations…
Community Case Study: Saving $1M in Atlassian Cost
The Problem: Atlassian Jira and Confluence licenses are consumed when a user has an Active Account and Application…
Maximize Cost Efficiency with SIM and the Lansweeper + Licenseware Integration
Written by Lansweeper ? original article Is your organization throwing money away? Between unused software licenses,…