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- Software License
- The authorization to use software. Most software is licensed rather than sold, which means purchasers are never the actual owners of the software, although they may be able to...
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- Product Key Explorer 2.2 (Windows)
- Product Key Explorer displays product key for Windows, MS Office, SQL Server and over 800 other software products installed on your local or remote network computers. In order to install or reinstall Microsoft Office, Windows, or other commercial software, you must have access to a product serial key CD Key...
- Tags: Software, Software License, Product Key, Microsoft Windows, Nsasoft, Product Key Explorer, Tools & Techniques, Management
- Software downloads 2009-06-29
- LicenseKeeper 1.4.8 (Mac)
- LicenseKeeper stores and organizes important software license information, helping to prevent the loss of valuable software assets and making it accessible when needed most. Automatic serial number scanning and software information detection greatly reduces cumbersome data entry. Attachments keep related email and documents safely archived along with license and registration...
- Tags: Software, Apple Macintosh, Software License, Outer Level, Registration Information, Tools & Techniques, E-mail, Management, Online Communications
- Software downloads 2009-06-23
- Are You Overspending on Software Licenses and Maintenance?: 4 Steps to Effective Software License Management and Cost Savings
- The presenter of this webcast highlights some of the key areas where companies are overspending on software licenses and maintenance today. The attendee will discover four easy ways that can quickly reduce the associated costs and more efficiently manage software licenses.
- Tags: Software, Software License, Cost Savings
- Webcasts 2009-05-21
- SecretBox 1.1.1 (Mac)
- You can use SecretBox to store all sorts of information : Credit Card details, SSN numbers, Software Licenses, e-mail account details, product registration codes and serial numbers. All are easily stored in SecretBox's flexible database. Most people will use SecretBox for personal use, but businesses can also use SecretBox for...
- Tags: Apple Macintosh, Data, Software License, app4Mac, SecretBox 1.1.1, E-mail, Online Communications
- Software downloads 2009-04-02
- Oracle delivers solid third quarter; Strong dollar dings fourth quarter outlook
- Oracle's fiscal third quarter earnings were better than expected and the company declared its first-ever dividend as a way to spin off its excess cash directly to shareholders. The applications and database giant reported net income of $1.33 billion, or 26 cents a share, on revenue of $5.45 billion,...
- Tags: Revenue, Oracle Corp., Software License, Dividend, Quarter, Earnings, Database Revenue, Operational Accounting, Financial Accounting, Databases, Finance, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2009-03-18
- Microsoft gives discounts on software licenses
- Microsoft gives discounts on software licensesThe psalm before the swarm...hi,given that octocraft's recent rash of release-releases, and patent infringement suits, and general flurry of theatrics and noise from redmond hasn't helped MSFT, i would substitute for "discounts" with the words "[b]URGENT FIRE SALE[/b]"!talk to TOM2: [b]octoshaft, don't leave home without...
- Tags: Microsoft Gives, software license, Microsoft Corp., software
- Discussion threads 2009-03-12
- Oracle's second quarter in line; Ellison takes aim at Salesforce.com
- Oracle's second quarter was roughly in line with expectations as earnings excluding charges hit targets on lower than expected revenue. Meanwhile, Oracle CEO Larry Ellison, who picks on a competitor every quarter, said the company had "several recent wins over Salesforce.com" for on-demand software. Oracle reported second...
- Tags: Software, Revenue, Salesforce.com Inc., Oracle Corp., Software License, Quarter, Earnings, Larry Ellison, Operational Accounting, Finance, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2008-12-18
- HSTracker 1.3.5 (Mac)
- HSTracker is a simple to use asset management application that helps you keep track of hardware and software in your business and stay on top of software licensing. Among its features: Manage key data such as serial numbers, MAC addresses, hardware configuration and software licenses Import Apple Remote Desktop...
- Tags: Software, Apple Macintosh, Software License, Computer, Gal Consultancy, HSTracker, Asset Management, Productivity, Tools & Techniques, Operational Planning, Business Operations, Management
- Software downloads 2008-10-12
- Oracle's first quarter allays worries
- Oracle reported first quarter earnings that topped expectations as new software licenses were in line with estimates. Revenue, however, was light. In a statement Thursday, Oracle said it reported earnings of $1.1 billion, or 21 cents a share preview. Excluding charges, Oracle reported earnings of $1.5 billion,...
- Tags: Software, Revenue, Oracle Corp., Software License, Earnings, Software License Revenue, Operational Accounting, Finance, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2008-09-18
- KeyedAccess for Microsoft Access 4.1 (Windows)
- KeyedAccess is an add-on module for Microsoft Access that handles product key/unlock code validation, giving developers the ability to create secure trial versions of their applications, or to enforce monthly or yearly software license renewal. Only a key provided by the application developer will fit the unique lock that KeyedAccess...
- Tags: Software, Microsoft Access, Software License, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., KeyedAccess, Tools & Techniques, Management
- Software downloads 2008-09-11
- Oracle's Q4 results analysis
- Oracle's Q4 earnings call has just finished. According to Safra Catz, Oracle CFO, the company delivered the company's highest operating margin at 41% for the quarter with software license updates and product support exceeding $10 billion for the year. By the numbers for the quarter:  New software...
- Tags: Software, Oracle Corp., Software License, Analysis, Tools & Techniques, Cloud Computing, Management, Dennis Howlett
- Blog posts 2008-06-25
- Small School Districts Gain Big Buying Power With School Agreement for Consortium
- To train students to achieve technology proficiency, Rhode Island Public Schools must acquire the latest software. In response, smaller school districts in the state formed the Rhode Island Society of Technology Educators RISTE and, with the help of TechTeam Government Solutions, set up a School Agreement with Microsoft to qualify...
- Tags: Software, School District, Software License, Agreement, Microsoft Corp., Tools & Techniques, Management
- Case studies 2008-03-21
- How Can You zIIP?: Getting More From Your zIIP Engines
- The effort of making code zIIP-exploitative can really pay off for some kinds of work, particularly monitoring and tracing products that add great value in managing and monitoring business processes, but do not directly contribute to the bottom line. And when software vendors exploit the zIIP, the potential benefits to...
- Tags: Software, Software License, Computer Associates International Inc., Tools & Techniques, Management
- White papers 2008-01-01
- Asigra Case Study: DFA Law
- Asigra's Televaulting software is provided to DFA Law by Smartways through its TouchPoint service. The combination of agentless software and disk-based backup across a WAN attacks both the "Hard" and "Soft" costs associated with conventional tape backup, including software license fees, media and drive maintenance, offsite storage, and the staffing...
- Tags: Software, Software License, Asigra, Backups, Tools & Techniques, Management
- Case studies 2007-07-31
- Does the Software License Fee Matter?
- Recently, I described the need to consider implementation costs when calculating enterprise software ROI. Implementation costs are a major variable in the ROI equation, since service expenses are often unpredictable. Non-license costs almost always represent a substantially larger expense than the initial license, so the impact on ROI can be...
- Tags: Peachtree Software, Software License, ROI, So,what, Roi/Tco, Tools & Techniques, Enterprise Software, Finance, Managerial Accounting, Management, Software, Michael Krigsman
- Blog posts 2007-07-23
- Software License Manager 1.1 (Windows)
- A safe and secure way to store important information about your applications. Information such as serial numbers, software information, vendor information, license information, and billing information. Version 1.1 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
- Tags: Software, Software License, Microsoft Windows, Information, ASoft, Tools & Techniques, Management
- Software downloads 2007-02-25
- Calculating Your Bandwidth and Software License Needs for Flash Media Server 2
- Flash Media Server 2 provides a very powerful development environment that enables a person to deliver compelling, interactive audio and video applications. These applications can be as simple as a one-to-many streamed video or as complex as a many-to-many video conferencing system. Because of this, determining the number of users...
- Tags: Software, Adobe Systems Inc., Bandwidth, Media Server, Software License, Video, Corporate Communications, Marketing
- White papers 2007-01-19
- E-Licensing With Adobe License Manager: A Better Way to Manage Tour Adobe Software Licenses
- Managing software licenses is a necessary part of any operation, but organizations lack the breadth of tools to realize this capability. Software Asset Management SAM solutions are outstanding for tracking applications, versions, and patches. But they are unable to solve the manual challenge of reconciling the number of users with...
- Tags: Software, Adobe Systems Inc., License Management, Software License, Software Asset Management Solution, Tools & Techniques, Management
- White papers 2006-09-01
- Best Practices for Selecting & Implementing Software License Management
- To fully realise the benefits gained from implementing a license management solution, careful consideration must be given to the planning, design, fulfilment, use and administration phases of the license lifecycle. This whitepaper from SafeNet outlines the best practices for successfully selecting and implementing a license management solution.
- Tags: Software, License Management, Software License, Best Practice, SafeNet Inc.
- White papers 2006-07-12
- KeyRing 1.1 (Windows)
- KeyRing is a freeware Windows application that manages software licenses for the workplace. KeyRing allows you to add, remove, and trade software licenses among employees and computers, for an unlimited number of software applications. It consists of a stand alone database that will hold all your license keys, and a...
- Tags: Software, Software License, Microsoft Windows, Blackwave Studios, KeyRing, Tools & Techniques, Management
- Software downloads 2006-03-31
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