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Microsoft Extracts Android Royalties From Dell
Microsoft continues its pursuit of companies using Google's Android operating system for royalty payments
IBM Forms Power Consortium To Challenge Intel
IBM is taking a leaf out of ARM’s book by licensing its Power chip technology to third party companies
Nvidia To Go The Way Of ARM And Imagination, License Chip Designs To Others
The GPU manufacturer wants to expand its reach even further
ZTE Signs Android Licence Agreement With Microsoft
ZTE is the latest in a long line of companies that have signed up to Microsoft’s Android licensing scheme
One In Three SMEs Knowingly Use Unlicensed Software
Small firms use unlicensed software to save money, but the BSA warns it will cost them more in the end
Microsoft Retreats Over Office 2013 Licence Restrictions
Microsoft has performed an abrupt u-turn over its restrictive licensing policy for Office 2013
Microsoft Seeks To Address Office 2013 Licence Anger
Microsoft is seeking to address the licence lock-in furore that has erupted with Office 2013
SAP Users Slam Complex And Rigid Licensing
A survey of British SAP users has revealed that many are unhappy over licensing complexity and lack of flexibility
Cisco Modifies Licensing Model for UC Platform
Cisco has revamped its licensing model for its unified communications portfolio, in light of new workplace trends
SAP Licensing Still Too Rigid, Say Users
SAP's UK user group chairman says the company's licensing is becoming impossible to navigate
Probe Of Microsoft Android Patent War Sought
Barnes & Noble is asking US regulators to investigate Microsoft's licensing war on Android
Casio Coughs Up Microsoft Fee Over Linux Use
Microsoft’s licensing campaign continues with Casio Computing the latest to sign a deal for using Linux
HP In WebOS Licensing Talks With Rivals
HP is reportedly negotiating over licensing its webOS operating system to other manufacturers
Intel And Nvidia Look To Settle Legal Differences
Intel and Nvidia are reportedly in talks to settle their legal disputes over licensing issues
Cloud Continues To Confuse UK Businesses
Almost a quarter of industry professionals are unable to define cloud computing, but will a new industry forum’s code of practice help provide clarity?