Virtualization – Who’s in Charge?
There are many virtualization related debates underway right now (even as you read this!), but one that I recently came across seemed to stand out above the others. It was all about who should be...
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The ongoing debate around virtualization shows no signs of getting old. Virtualization has always created a ‘conflict of interests’ between those who worry about the technology (the software vendors)...
View ArticleSoftware Licensing in a Mobile B2B World
Software Licensing in a traditional B2B world is a mature concept, familiar to many. The idea of utilizing technology to enforce the use of a software license has evolved over many years. We have even...
View ArticleSoftware Licensing Satisfaction: The 4 Building Blocks to a Positive Customer...
A topic I enjoy talking about is end customer experience. This is still a very much overlooked aspect of software licensing. We spend a lot of time talking about security and piracy protection, and we...
View ArticleInsights from Embedded World in Germany
SafeNet recently exhibited at the 2013 Embedded World trade show in Germany, which was a first for us. I have to admit, before I arrived, my expectations for this show were not exactly overwhelming....
View ArticleEmbedded Manufacturers: The Tide Has Turned
One of the biggest challenges being faced by embedded device manufacturers is how to monetize the software component within their product offerings. Historically, embedded end customers struggled with...
View ArticleAre You Ready for Redundancy?
Anyone that has been involved with software license enforcement over the last 20 years will almost certainly have heard of floating licenses. The concept of a centralized license manager serving...
View ArticleVirtualization and a (New) Conflict of Interests
The ongoing debate around virtualization shows no signs of getting old. Virtualization has always created a ‘conflict of interests’ between those who worry about the technology (the software vendors) and
View ArticleSoftware Licensing in a Mobile B2B World
Software Licensing in a traditional B2B world is a mature concept, familiar to many. The idea of utilizing technology to enforce the use of a software license has evolved over
View ArticleSoftware Licensing Satisfaction: The 4 Building Blocks to a Positive Customer...
A topic I enjoy talking about is end customer experience. This is still a very much overlooked aspect of software licensing. We spend a lot of time talking about security
View ArticleInsights from Embedded World in Germany
SafeNet recently exhibited at the 2013 Embedded World trade show in Germany, which was a first for us. I have to admit, before I arrived, my expectations for this show
View ArticleEmbedded Manufacturers: The Tide Has Turned
One of the biggest challenges being faced by embedded device manufacturers is how to monetize the software component within their product offerings. Historically, embedded end customers struggled with...
View ArticleAre You Ready for Redundancy?
Anyone that has been involved with software license enforcement over the last 20 years will almost certainly have heard of floating licenses. The concept of a centralized license manager serving
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