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Will VMWare’s licensing changes push devirtualization of data centers?

CIO Business Intelligence

The landscape of data center infrastructure is shifting dramatically, influenced by recent licensing changes from Broadcom that are driving up costs and prompting enterprises to reevaluate their virtualization strategies. As a result, VMware customers can no longer purchase perpetual licenses or just the ESXi hypervisor on its own.

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Microsoft in talks over cloud licensing complaint in the EU

CIO Business Intelligence

Microsoft is in talks with Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe (CISPE) to settle the trade body’s complaint about its cloud software licensing practices in the European Union (EU). These companies and the association had alleged to the Commission that some of the companies practices in the EU were anti-competitive in nature.

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SAP SE revamps application security scanning using simulation and automation

CIO Business Intelligence

SAP’s award-winning FioriDAST project mimics user and attacker behavior to safeguard its web applications. While hackers target companies of all sizes, a tech giant like SAP may have a bigger bull’s eye on its back because of the sensitive data it manages and the critical role its ERP applications play in global businesses.

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Microsoft faces new antitrust complaint over cloud software licensing in Europe

CIO Business Intelligence

Changes Microsoft made to its cloud licensing of Windows and application software to “make bringing workloads and licenses to partners’ clouds easier,” the company says, have drawn the ire of those cloud partners, some of whom have jointly filed an antitrust complaint in the European Union.

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US modifies AI chip export rules, boosting Middle East access

Network World

This move could simplify the shipment process for US companies by allowing foreign data centers to apply for special status, avoiding the need for individual export licenses. Earlier, the US exporters were required to obtain individual licenses to export such chips to “countries of concern.”

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VMware Explore 2024: Post-Broadcom acquisition concerns will abound

Network World

Attendees can expect to delve deep into the latest innovations in cloud infrastructure, applications and network security that are shaping the industry. While the conference promises to showcase the combined strengths of both companies, concerns over pricing, licensing and the direction of VMware products are likely to dominate discussions.

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Case Study: Learn how the AICTP outperforms larger companies

mrc's Cup of Joe Blog

The American Institute of Certified Tax Planners (AICTP) is a not-for-profit corporation that trains and licenses tax professionals in the expertise of advanced tax reduction. The result : The AICTP offers an industry-leading solution that outperforms solutions from much larger companies.