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Negotiation tips for tough economic times: part 1
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We hear about cost-cutting and layoffs now on an hourly basis. Many of our clients are coming to us asking how they can re-negotiate their licensing contracts to cut costs. Since we are sure everyone reading this blog right now is in need of some cost cutting, here are some tips to help you negotiate with your software vendors. Know your stuff – make sure you know your contracts inside and out, so you know what has been working for […]

Quick Byte: Microsoft Licensing Tip # 15 – Device vs. User CAL
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Device vs. User Client Access License With most products, you must acquire a license for each running instance of the server software you run on a server. There are two types of CALs: Device CALs and User CALs. Device CAL – Licenses a device for use by any user. User CAL – Licenses one user to use any device. Note: CALs are version specific. You must have CALs for the same version or later that the server software being accessed. […]

Quick Byte: Microsoft Licensing Tip # 14 – Server Licensing
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Servers and software … they are like night and day when it comes to licensing and all scenarios need to be considered. You must acquire a license for each instance of the management server software you run. You may run this on a physical or virtual OS environment. There are two separate categories of management licenses – one for servers and one for non-servers. A license for managed servers is required for each server’s OS environment on a device that […]

Microsoft Licensing Tip # 13: Online Services
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Online services have their own set of licensing rules. They are typically subscription based and provide access only to software and services. There are a few types of licensing models that apply here: User or Device Subscription License (USL or DSL) – USL or DSL licenses are needed for each user or device that accesses the online service. Services Subscription License (SSL) – These licenses apply specifically to an entire organization’s use of an online service. NOTE: This doesn’t always […]

Quick Byte: Microsoft Licensing Tip #12 – Per User Licenses for Developers
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When licensing Microsoft software of any kind, you must acquire a license for every user you allow to access the software. You can also install any number of copies on any number of devices for access and use by one user to “design, develop, test and demonstrate programs.”

Microsoft Volume Licensing – Which one is for me?
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There are seven, yes seven different MS licensing schemes, we thought we would share this great comparison chart that helps define each programs, and should help you choose which program best fits your organization. Just remember that software licensing is not always black and white.  Since software licensing is a part of intellectual property, it’s subject to interpretation – like any legal policy.

Quick Byte: Microsoft Licensing Tip #11 – Desktop PC Applications
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Three rules for desktop PC applications: One license is required for each device using the software (locally or remotely) You can install any number of copies of any version that is supported You can also install those copies on the host OS or in a virtual hardware system You can access (if permitted) from any device that has a license for the software (e.g. Microsoft Office suite); BUT the device must have a license for the same or later edition, […]

Microsoft’s Patent for Metered Licensing Model Approved
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Last week, Microsoft received approval for a patent for technology to meter software use and access to specific computer hardware. Why would they want this? Microsoft wants to introduce a “metered pay as you go” licensing model. The new model would include fees that would be charged again as a prepaid or billed account for software and services. We believe that Microsoft is moving in this direction for several reasons; one being that their traditional licensing model is in trouble, […]

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