Deployment Footprint
Create a UML Deployment diagram early. A Deployment Diagram helps everyone quickly identify what systems and users will be impacted by the change in technology and process. Having the Deployment Diagram exist as a living artifact throughout the lifetime of your project also helps other teams easily asses impact to any new or existing […]

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The Following is a post from Zdnet blogs
Microsoft is planning to deliver on October 1 to third-party software developers a set of technologies that will allow them to add code protection and activation mechanisms to their own software.
When Microsoft first unveiled its “Genuine Software” initiative three years ago, company officials said they planned to license […]

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In the UK almost 1/3 of computers use illegal software. Pirated software may save money in the short run but it is not protected by security updates. Often this software makes networks and entire companies vulnerable to attacks which cost far more than purchasing software from a vendor and receiving the updated security support.
“A […]

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For companies and ISV’s often software is looked at as cost necessary to do business. Unfortunately this model of thinking has led to the idea that software piracy can be a quick way to cut costs. Software should be treated as an asset, not as an expense. And since it is intangible, it cannot be […]

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The best definition that we have found comes from a Microsoft forum. Here is their definition of Software Asset Management.
“Software Asset Management can be defined as the treatment and management of software as though it were a physical asset. As such, the following needs to be in place: (a) a means to record software […]

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Many think that the expression “software asset management” is tantamount to anti-piracy and raids from law enforcement. We would like to dissuade this kind of thinking. Correctly managing your software assets does not just ensure that you comply with legal requirements on software usage; it also ensures that you purchase only the software that you […]

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Important for both ISV’s and corporation is the fact that over 90% of commercial and nonprofit organizations use Instant Messaging software to communicate and transfer files. IM software is vulnerable to spying and viruses if not properly secured. If you are producing new anticipated software, open communications can help the pirates circumvent any security measures […]

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