AWS License Manager now integrates with Red Hat Subscription Manager (RHSM) to provide improved visibility into Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) usage on Amazon EC2. This integration allows users to effectively manage cost optimization and compliance for their RHEL instances on AWS. The new feature enables License Manager to track RHEL instances on Amazon EC2 … Read more
Microsoft and Broadcom have announced an expansion of their partnership to support VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) subscriptions on Azure VMware Solution. This collaboration allows customers who own VMware Cloud Foundation licenses to use them on Azure VMware Solution, in addition to their own data centers, giving them more flexibility to meet changing business needs. Azure … Read more
Microsoft continues to show their commitment to supporting developers and technology advancement through their active involvement in open-source projects like Redis. Redis, a leading provider of in-memory data storage solutions, recently announced a change in its open-source licensing approach. They are transitioning from the 3-clause BSD license to a dual licensing model which offers developers … Read more
Gartner has released its 2024 Hype Cycle for data center infrastructure technologies, highlighting the emerging trend of devirtualization and revirtualization. Devirtualization, also known as physical-to-virtual migration, is seen as a potential solution for organizations facing increased costs with virtualization projects. However, there are concerns about the complexity and cost associated with operating bare-metal systems. On … Read more
Organizations around the world that use Java but are not considered Oracle customers may receive a call from the tech giant within the next three to nine months regarding their Java usage. House of Brick, a software licensing specialist, has observed an increase in organizations seeking advice after being contacted by Oracle about their use … Read more
Microsoft and Broadcom have recently expressed their support for license portability for VMware customers. This initiative aims to make it easier for customers to move their VMware licenses between different hardware platforms. This collaboration between major technology companies is seen as a positive step towards promoting flexibility and mobility in the tech industry. License portability … Read more
Citrix has introduced a new “Platform License” that will be invitation-only and has ceased selling some products separately. The license covers all of Citrix’s current developments as well as any future acquisitions, focusing on virtual desktops, endpoints, and network security. The license includes features from the NetScaler application suite, now known as Citrix ADC, and … Read more
Microsoft and Broadcom have expanded their partnership to support VMware Cloud Foundation subscriptions on Azure VMware Solution. This allows customers to use their VMware Cloud Foundation licenses on Azure, giving them flexibility to meet changing business needs. Azure VMware Solution offers a fully managed VMware environment operated by Microsoft, enabling customers to move VMware workloads … Read more
Broadcom’s VMware has secured support from Microsoft for its license portability initiative, allowing VMware Cloud Foundation Suite subscribers to utilize their entitlements for Microsoft’s Azure VMware Solution. This move, announced by Broadcom CEO Hock Tan, enables users to apply their licensed capacity to resources of their choice, promoting flexibility and efficiency in cloud utilization. License … Read more
Microsoft is currently offering a substantial discount of $170 on a lifetime subscription to their Microsoft Office suite, which includes popular applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams. This limited-time offer allows users to access these essential productivity tools for a significantly reduced price. Take advantage of this deal to enhance your work efficiency … Read more