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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.
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Music tech predictions for 2026: Insights from Tuned Global

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Music tech boss Con Raso predicts AI, anti-fraud tools and fan-powered models will reshape streaming, gaming and DSP catalogues by 2026.
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Software piracy & overuse blamed for rising revenue losses

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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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.
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Ben Thompson wins EY tech award as Employment Hero grows globally

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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Ben Thompson, CEO of Employment Hero, wins EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Australia award for driving tech innovation and supporting global small businesses.
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AI-driven document processing projects rise as paper persists

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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A study shows 65% of large firms are adopting AI-driven document processing to replace legacy systems, despite 61% still relying on paper documents.
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Over half of firms lack clear AI policy as risks mount, survey finds

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Over half of firms lack formal AI policies, risking data breaches and legal issues as many employees already use AI tools without clear guidance.
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Australian employers embrace right to disconnect, boosting wellbeing

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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Most Australian employers have adapted workplace policies to support employees' right to disconnect, improving staff wellbeing since the Fair Work Act amendment.
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37% of employees feel pressure to be 'always on' despite Right to Disconnect laws

Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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Nearly 40% of Australian employees feel pressured to be 'always on' despite Right to Disconnect laws aiming to protect after-hours work boundaries.
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Flamingo launches OpenMSP to help MSPs cut software costs

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Flamingo has launched OpenMSP, an open-source platform with AI tools to help MSPs cut software licensing costs and boost profitability.
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Multiplier unveils COR for global contractor compliance

Sat, 14th Jun 2025
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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.
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SAP & Icertis deepen partnership with AI contract extension

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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Icertis teams up with SAP to launch SAP Ariba Contract Intelligence, embedding AI contract insights into SAP for smarter business decisions.
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VeVe unveils new Star Wars digital collectibles using AR technology

Mon, 5th May 2025
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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.
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Exabeam appoints Kiley LePage as Chief Legal Officer

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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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.
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Synology's pushing into ANZ enterprise storage & backup market

Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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data protection
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Synology is expanding its enterprise storage and backup solutions in Australia and New Zealand, addressing the growing data sovereignty concerns in these markets.
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Weebit Nano secures major deal with onsemi for ReRAM tech

Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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Weebit Nano has struck a significant licensing deal with onsemi, integrating its ReRAM technology into the latter's Treo platform, marking a major milestone.
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Anatomy of a wage theft: Australian businesses at risk of criminality

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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licensing
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workforce technology
From January 2025, Australian firms face criminalisation for wage theft, potentially incurring penalties up to three times the amount underpaid to workers.
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Remote launches service to manage international contractors

Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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workforce technology
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employment law
Remote unveils its Remote Contractor of Record service, aiding firms in managing payments for international contractors while mitigating compliance risks.
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VMware customers concerned over rising costs & licensing

Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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A recent survey reveals that 79% of VMware customers are satisfied with their software but are concerned about rising costs and licence changes post-Broadcom acquisition.
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HR tech important as wage underpayment to become a criminal offence

Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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licensing
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From 1 January 2025, wage theft will be criminalised in Australia, with penalties up to AUD $7.8 million for companies and up to ten years' imprisonment for individuals.
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Extreme Networks unveils AI-powered Extreme Platform ONE

Tue, 10th Dec 2024
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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Extreme Networks has unveiled Extreme Platform ONE, a new AI-powered technology platform aimed at simplifying networking and security operations for enterprises.
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A new era of HR advisory for every business – no matter the size

Wed, 27th Nov 2024
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A revolutionary shift in HR advisory is enabling businesses of all sizes to access affordable, always-on support, reshaping compliance and workforce management.