Stories by Brian Robinson

The next wave of software licensing

SAN FRANCISCO: Users are fed up with the way vendors sell them software. How upset are they? A recent survey by software management provider, Macrovision, found that only 28 per cent of enterprises were satisfied with their vendor's pricing and licensing strategy.

Government: Unlocking data, locking down access

The U.S. federal government is often seen as a laggard in IT, a bloated bureaucracy that runs well behind the innovations of private industry. But look closely and you'll find programs that are truly groundbreaking.