Software Licensing
Software Assurance Packaged Services
In the “product off years” at Microsoft (no new OS, no new Office), internal focus often shifts to other components of Software Assurance that can add value to the investment since there is no compelling argument for upgrade rights. It is no surprise then that 2008 is bringing us new choices in what Microsoft calls [...]
Windows 7 – Now a mid-2009 launch ?
Recently Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer acknowledged that Microsoft was aiming to deliver Windows 7 in mid-2009. This is even earlier than previously announced indicating what may be a less-than-enthusiastic acceptance of Vista.
Up until now, Microsoft’s official line has been that Windows 7 will ship three years from the date that Vista became generally available. Microsoft [...]
OEM Licensing – a Whole Lot of Misconceptions
OEM, or “Original Equipment Manufacturer,” Software Licensing is one of the most commonly misunderstood licensing structures and is often the Achilles’ heel of many an enterprise compliance audit.
The fundamental concept behind OEM licensing is that a computer workstation or server is functionless with some kind of operating system running it. That said, when your [...]
