For over 30 years, open source software (OSS) has formed the backbone of the technology industry. Today, it is nearly impossible to find a computing device that does not utilize an open source ...

Cloud computing has revolutionized how federal agencies access and manage IT resources, offering cost savings, scalability, and efficiency through on-demand services like networks, storage, and ...

Software licensing costs can be significantly higher for cloud instances than on-prem servers, or favor one cloud over others Kim Weins is vice president of cloud strategy at Flexera. Over the last ...

These days, businesses are no longer as willing to accept the status quo in their relationships with technology companies. Instead, there’s a movement underway where enterprises actively seek partners ...

The cost-free nature of open source AI software does not necessarily equate to automatically being risk-free. As is explained below, a company should carefully consider the risks of using open-source ...

“While the evolving capabilities of AI bring increased functionality and features, they also raise important legal considerations for parties negotiating software license agreements.” As software ...

Martin LaMonica is a senior writer covering green tech and cutting-edge technologies. He joined CNET in 2002 to cover enterprise IT and Web development and was previously executive editor of IT ...

Software licensing agreements can be mind-boggling for even the most well-informed IT executive — with hidden traps in vendor contracts and variances in the types of agreements offered. Add regulatory ...