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System admin and wife plead guilty to "massive" pirated software licensing scam

TechSpot

Brad and Dusti Pearce of Tuttle, Oklahoma, conspired with Jason Hines of Caldwell, New Jersey, to commit wire fraud in an illegal business venture selling unauthorized software licenses for Avaya Direct International (ADI). Avaya sold a telephone system called "IP Office" to small and mid-sized firms worldwide. The DoD notes.

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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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Revolutionize Your eBook Security with DRM Systems

Kitaboo

Leading digital textbook platforms like KITABOO, which incorporate DRM systems, play a pivotal role in data security. Common Challenges Faced by Content Owners in the Absence of DRM Systems II. The primary objective of this system is to combat online piracy and prevent unauthorized file-sharing. Table of Contents: I.

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Microsoft will stop selling Windows 10 licenses this month

TechSpot

Microsoft has revealed on the softwares' official product pages that it will stop directly issuing licenses for Windows 10 Home, Pro, and Workstation. The disclaimer states that January 31, 2023, is the last day consumers can download the operating systems from Microsoft's site.

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Digital Rights Management Software: Protect Your Content

Kitaboo

When it comes to exploring the full potential of your digital creations in 2024, there’s one indispensable tool that stands out for authors, publishers, content creators, and scriptwriters – Digital Rights Management software (DRM). Why Should You Use Digital Rights Management Software in 2024? Table of Contents: I.

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eBook DRM Software: The Ultimate Protection for your eBooks

Kitaboo

eBook DRM software comes in to address this critical need, providing a robust defense against illicit exploitation of digital literary works. They not only protect against unauthorized copying and distribution but also enable content creators to enforce flexible licensing terms and control the dissemination of their work.

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

CIO Business Intelligence

All Posts The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has overspent about $15 million on Oracle software over the past five years because it lacked a centralized software asset management practice, according to an audit report published by the space agency’s office of the inspector general (OIG).

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