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The foundation of every business often lies in the official legal documents that allow it to be approved as a company. Among these documents are licences, which define the rights of a company around a range of products or services they can sell.

Licensing is often specific to every country, state and city. Licensing is necessary in order to regulate markets and meet demands. It is also an efficient way to control markets that include dangerous products such as alcohol or rifles selling.

In the tech space, licensing can spread across both hardware and software products.
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Over half of firms lack clear AI policy as risks mount, survey finds

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Over half of firms lack formal AI policies, risking data breaches and legal issues as many employees already use AI tools without clear guidance.
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Axiom GRC acquires The DPO Centre to boost data protection services

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Axiom GRC has acquired The DPO Centre, expanding its data protection services and strengthening its global governance, risk, and compliance platform.
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Ecommpay drives inclusion with support for Disability Confident scheme

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Ecommpay partners with EdenChase to offer free sessions supporting eCommerce firms in joining the UK's Disability Confident Scheme for inclusive hiring.
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37% of employees feel pressure to be 'always on' despite Right to Disconnect laws

Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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Nearly 40% of Australian employees feel pressured to be 'always on' despite Right to Disconnect laws aiming to protect after-hours work boundaries.
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Pentest People unveils new partner tier system for global growth

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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Pentest People launches a new four-tier Partner Tier System to support and grow its channel partners across the UK, Europe and the US.
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Flamingo launches OpenMSP to help MSPs cut software costs

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Flamingo has launched OpenMSP, an open-source platform with AI tools to help MSPs cut software licensing costs and boost profitability.
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Multiplier unveils COR for global contractor compliance

Sat, 14th Jun 2025
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Multiplier launches COR solution to simplify global contractor compliance, offering fast onboarding, region-specific contracts, and payments in 120+ currencies.
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SAP & Icertis deepen partnership with AI contract extension

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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Icertis teams up with SAP to launch SAP Ariba Contract Intelligence, embedding AI contract insights into SAP for smarter business decisions.
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VeVe unveils new Star Wars digital collectibles using AR technology

Mon, 5th May 2025
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VeVe and Lucasfilm launch a new Star Wars digital collectible series featuring Stormtrooper helmets and AR Podracers, priced from USD $10, to celebrate May the 4th.
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Cutting costs, not corners: Reducing technical debt through smarter Microsoft licensing

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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UK businesses often incur technical debt and inflate IT costs due to underutilised Microsoft licences, missing out on built-in features and optimisation opportunities.
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Exabeam appoints Kiley LePage as Chief Legal Officer

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Exabeam appoints Kiley LePage as Chief Legal Officer to lead legal strategy and support growth with nearly 30 years of tech sector experience.
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New Zealand firms turn to HR tech amid sweeping law reforms

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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New Zealand firms turn to HR tech amid employment law reforms, easing compliance with Leave Act updates, grievance rules, and safety regulations.
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VMware customers concerned over rising costs & licensing

Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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A recent survey reveals that 79% of VMware customers are satisfied with their software but are concerned about rising costs and licence changes post-Broadcom acquisition.
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Extreme Networks unveils AI-powered Extreme Platform ONE

Tue, 10th Dec 2024
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Extreme Networks has unveiled Extreme Platform ONE, a new AI-powered technology platform aimed at simplifying networking and security operations for enterprises.
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Lawfront selects NetDocuments for document management

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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Lawfront has selected NetDocuments as its document management system across four UK law firms, enhancing productivity for 800 lawyers across 28 offices.
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Vectra AI unveils new clarity programme to boost MSSP services

Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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Vectra AI launches the Vectra AI Clarity Program for MSSPs to meet rising demands for advanced XDR solutions, offering flexibility and customised cybersecurity services.
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78% of UK firms overlook AI compliance despite rising adoption

Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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A new survey by VinciWorks shows 78% of UK companies lack measures to guard against AI breaches, even as AI adoption rises and EU regulations loom.
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Get ready for more Oracle Java licensing changes

Mon, 26th Aug 2024
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Oracle's Java licensing is set for another shake-up. With JDK 21's release, enterprises must navigate new subscription choices or risk mounting costs.
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Java community migrates from Oracle due to high costs, survey says

Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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A survey by Azul reveals 86% of Oracle Java users are migrating due to high costs, preference for open-source alternatives, and pricing uncertainties.
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Most Oracle Java users migrate to alternatives, says survey

Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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A recent survey by Azul reveals that 86% of Oracle Java users are migrating to alternatives due to cost concerns and a shift towards open-source solutions.