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NASA overspent $15 million on unused Oracle licenses as it failed to track usage

CIO Business Intelligence

The report attributes the huge over-expenditure to vendor lock-in and NASA’s unwillingness to risk a license audit by Oracle because of its lack of visibility into software management. These challenges expose the agency to increased costs because of penalties for violations of software licensing agreements, the report showed.

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Cybersecurity for Nonprofits: Cost-Effective Defense Strategies

SecureWorld News

Nonprofits often juggle tight budgets and unique operational demands, making it even more difficult to keep sensitive information safe—but here's the thing: you don't need a fortune to build a strong defense against the possible cyber threats out there. Battling cybersecurity threats can often feel like an uphill struggle.

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11 ways to reduce your IT costs now

CIO Business Intelligence

“The net result is that some organizations’ technology debts are growing faster than anything else and robbing them of their budgets and ability to innovate.” The need to reorient IT’s budget toward future opportunities is one big reason CIOs are reviewing their IT portfolios now.

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Low-code: An Accelerator for Digital Transformation

CIO Business Intelligence

Digital transformation is expected to be the top strategic priority for businesses of all sizes and industries, yet organisations find the transformation journey challenging due to digital skill gap, tight budget, or technology resource shortages. Support & Training. Security & Compliance.

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8 big IT failures of 2023

CIO Business Intelligence

In space, no-one can cancel your software license NASA is a scientific marvel that does all sorts of cool and inspiring space stuff; it’s also a sprawling government bureaucracy with thousands of employees and computer systems under its umbrella.

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The Future of Educational Materials: Adapting to the Digital Era

Kitaboo

Challenges to Brace For While Adapting Digital Educational Materials and Their Solutions Habits and Mindsets Lack of Access to Technology Lack of Training Information Overwhelm and Distraction Costs and Investment IV. Plan for a training schedule to familiarize various stakeholders with the new materials.

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Authoring Software: Features, Capabilities, How to Choose, and More

Kitaboo

These types of programs allow you to create standardized training courses for employees who want to further their education through online learning opportunities at their convenience. Some are sold as lifetime licenses (meaning they’re yours forever), while others offer multiple tiers of license options depending on your needs.