Licensing stories - Page 2
The foundation of every business often lies in the official legal documents that allow it to be approved as a company. Among these documents are licences, which define the rights of a company around a range of products or services they can sell.
Licensing is often specific to every country, state and city. Licensing is necessary in order to regulate markets and meet demands. It is also an efficient way to control markets that include dangerous products such as alcohol or rifles selling.
In the tech space, licensing can spread across both hardware and software products.
Licensing is often specific to every country, state and city. Licensing is necessary in order to regulate markets and meet demands. It is also an efficient way to control markets that include dangerous products such as alcohol or rifles selling.
In the tech space, licensing can spread across both hardware and software products.
Bitget grows institutional crypto & tokenised trading
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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crypto
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fintech
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risk & compliance
Bitget posts USD $8.17 trillion in 2025 derivatives volume as institutional crypto and tokenised TradFi trading surge on its platform.
Samsung brings Fender Play music lessons to its TVs
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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e-learning
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smart home
Samsung will bring a TV-optimised Fender Play app to 2025 and newer TVs in 49 countries, launching globally in the first half of 2026.
Gartner maps nine AI-driven work trends CHROs face by 2026
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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hcm
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physical security
Gartner warns CHROs must confront nine AI-driven work trends by 2026, from layoffs and culture clashes to digital twins and 'workslop'.
Watchdog backs copyright licensing for Australian AI
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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hyperscale
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dc
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physical security
Australia's Productivity Commission backs licensing over new copyright exceptions, urging AI firms to pay creators and face tighter scrutiny.
Revenera boosts platform to clamp down on software piracy
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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physical security
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erp
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cybersecurity
Revenera upgrades its platform with automated workflows to detect and curb global software piracy, licence overuse and misuse.
5 new workplace regulations you should prepare for before year-end
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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data protection
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data privacy
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healthtech
New Zealand employers face sweeping payroll, KiwiSaver, safety and privacy reforms, making year-end the crucial time to prepare systems.
Music tech predictions for 2026: Insights from Tuned Global
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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gaming
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data analytics
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martech
Music tech boss Con Raso predicts AI, anti-fraud tools and fan-powered models will reshape streaming, gaming and DSP catalogues by 2026.
Software piracy & overuse blamed for rising revenue losses
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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physical security
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licensing
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intellectual property
Nearly one in three software firms cite piracy as a major cause of revenue loss, with unlicensed use rising in China, Russia, India, and Germany, new data reveals.
The HR function has changed forever - is your business keeping up?
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hcm
HR has evolved from back-office admin to strategic core, with AI and integrated tech helping businesses boost talent retention and compliance in 2025.
Kiwi Uber drivers win employee status in Supreme Court decision
Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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uber
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licensing
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e tū
New Zealand's Supreme Court has ruled that Uber drivers are employees, enabling thousands to claim full employment rights and backdated pay.
Over half of firms lack clear AI policy as risks mount, survey finds
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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ai
Over half of firms lack formal AI policies, risking data breaches and legal issues as many employees already use AI tools without clear guidance.
37% of employees feel pressure to be 'always on' despite Right to Disconnect laws
Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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smb
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licensing
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opinion
Nearly 40% of Australian employees feel pressured to be 'always on' despite Right to Disconnect laws aiming to protect after-hours work boundaries.
New Zealand businesses urged to prepare for pay secrecy law
Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
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licensing
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national party
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employment law
New Zealand businesses are urged to prepare for new law banning pay secrecy clauses, promoting transparency and equality in employee remuneration.
DLA Piper expands New Zealand team with senior promotions & hires
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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supply chain
DLA Piper grows its New Zealand team with senior promotions and hires to meet rising demand in financial services, infrastructure, Māori law and more.
Uber shifted NZD $200m offshore, report claims tax loss
Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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uber
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licensing
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court of appeal
Uber shifted NZD $200 million offshore through intercompany fees, causing New Zealand to lose an estimated NZD $56 million in tax revenue, a report claims.
Flamingo launches OpenMSP to help MSPs cut software costs
Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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semiconductors
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it automation
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socs
Flamingo has launched OpenMSP, an open-source platform with AI tools to help MSPs cut software licensing costs and boost profitability.
Multiplier unveils COR for global contractor compliance
Sat, 14th Jun 2025
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licensing
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workforce technology
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onboarding
Multiplier launches COR solution to simplify global contractor compliance, offering fast onboarding, region-specific contracts, and payments in 120+ currencies.
SAP & Icertis deepen partnership with AI contract extension
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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genai
Icertis teams up with SAP to launch SAP Ariba Contract Intelligence, embedding AI contract insights into SAP for smarter business decisions.
VeVe unveils new Star Wars digital collectibles using AR technology
Mon, 5th May 2025
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blockchain
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ar, vr & metaverse
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licensing
VeVe and Lucasfilm launch a new Star Wars digital collectible series featuring Stormtrooper helmets and AR Podracers, priced from USD $10, to celebrate May the 4th.
Exabeam appoints Kiley LePage as Chief Legal Officer
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Exabeam appoints Kiley LePage as Chief Legal Officer to lead legal strategy and support growth with nearly 30 years of tech sector experience.