Licensing
The latest Licensing coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft Announces Subscription Licensing & Price Hikes for On-Prem Servers in 2025
Microsoft has announced significant changes to its licensing and pricing strategies for on-premises server products, effective July 1, 2025. These updates aim to modernize Microsoft's server...
Nakivo Backup & Replication 10.9: Enhanced Ransomware Defense & MS365 Protection
The relentless drumbeat of data breaches, ransomware attacks, and unforeseen disasters underscores a brutal truth for modern businesses: robust data protection isn't a luxury, it's survival. In this...
Optimizing Virtualization Licensing Costs with AMD EPYC 4464P: A Strategic IT Budgeting Perspective
Introduction Mapping virtualization licensing costs has emerged as a critical component in IT budgeting, no longer a mere side note overshadowed by hardware expenses. With virtualization...
Microsoft Office 2021: The New Home for Publisher & What the Future Holds
Microsoft Office 2021: The New Home for Publisher & What the Future Holds Introduction In a significant and somewhat bittersweet development for users of Microsoft Office, Microsoft has announced the...
Office 2024 LTSC vs M365 Business: One-Time Purchase Stability vs Cloud Agility
Introduction Choosing the right productivity suite is crucial for businesses and professionals aiming to optimize workflow and collaboration in 2024. Microsoft offers two distinct paths with Office...
Office 2021 vs Office 2024: A Detailed Comparison to Boost Your Productivity
Office 2021 vs Office 2024: Which Suite Suits Your Productivity Needs? In the ever-evolving landscape of digital productivity tools, Microsoft Office remains a cornerstone for professionals,...
SQL Server 2019 Web Edition launches with scalable, cost-effective database for web workloads
Introduction SQL Server 2019 Web Edition has rapidly garnered attention among web application developers and IT decision-makers who seek a relational database that balances affordability,...
Microsoft Challenges UK Competition Authority Over Alleged Cloud Pricing and Licensing Abuses
Microsoft Challenges UK Regulator Over Cloud Licensing and Pricing Dispute Microsoft is currently engaged in a high-stakes dispute with the United Kingdom’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)...
Microsoft's Licensing Practices Under Scrutiny Amidst Cloud Services Expansion
Introduction Microsoft's cloud computing services have experienced significant growth, solidifying the company's position as a major player in the industry. However, this expansion has been...
Microsoft Copilot's Activation Script Controversy: AI Ethics and Cybersecurity Risks
The digital assistant designed to simplify our computing lives has instead ignited a firestorm across the tech community. Microsoft Copilot, the AI-powered productivity tool deeply integrated into...
How Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Personalization Boosts Productivity
Streamlining operations and boosting productivity isn't just about choosing the right ERP—it's about molding that system to fit like a digital glove. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central has...