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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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Bitget grows institutional crypto & tokenised trading

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Bitget posts USD $8.17 trillion in 2025 derivatives volume as institutional crypto and tokenised TradFi trading surge on its platform.
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Gartner maps nine AI-driven work trends CHROs face by 2026

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Gartner warns CHROs must confront nine AI-driven work trends by 2026, from layoffs and culture clashes to digital twins and 'workslop'.
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Revenera boosts platform to clamp down on software piracy

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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Revenera upgrades its platform with automated workflows to detect and curb global software piracy, licence overuse and misuse.
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Music tech predictions for 2026: Insights from Tuned Global

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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gaming
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Nimbus patents solution to eliminate wage theft in Australia

Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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physical security
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Nimbus has become the first Australian tech firm to patent a solution against wage theft, crucial for the AUD $2.5 billion contact centre industry.