US continues to restrict Hauwei's access to American technology after revoking eight export licences this year
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Arizona To Accept Digital Driver’s Licences On iPhones
Going digital. People with Apple iPhones in Arizona can now upload their driver's licence or state ID to their Apple Wallet
British Reseller Sues Microsoft Over Pre-owned Licences
British software reseller ValueLicensing alleges Microsoft is abusing its power over second hand software licences, and sues Redmond in High Court
Is ARM Raising Prices For Chip Licences?
ARM is reportedly seeking to raise licensing prices for some customers, leading some customers to consider ARM alternatives
Google To Pay Publishers For ‘High Quality’ News In Three Countries
Regulatory pressure payout? Search engine confirms it will pay some news publishers in certain countries to license news content
Google To Charge Android Licence Fee For European Device Makers
Antitrust response. Android apps such as Chrome, Gmail etc will require device makers in Europe to pay licence fee
MP3 Heads Towards Legacy As Licensing And Patents Get Terminated
The format could not continue being supported in the face of AAC
Microsoft Hands Out Free Windows Phone Licences – Report
Selected smartphone OEMs have been given free Windows Phone licences by Microsoft to drive uptake
Microsoft Confirms 100m Windows 8 Licence Sales
Microsoft reveals it has sold 100 million Windows 8 licences as it seeks to strike an optimistic tone for the OS
SAP Users Slam Complex And Rigid Licensing
A survey of British SAP users has revealed that many are unhappy over licensing complexity and lack of flexibility
Microsoft Expects To Ship 350m Windows 7 Devices This Year
The momentum behind Windows 7 appears to be growing, with Microsoft saying it will ship 350 million devices running the OS in 2012 alone
Windows XP Dominates Despite 350m Win 7 Licences
Microsoft has sold 350 million Windows 7 licences but it still lags behind Windows XP in worldwide adoption