As has been written in this space many times before, the risks to modern, connected industrial control systems are quite real, from loss of system control and destruction to stealing machine designs a more
In today’s ISV world, a flexible software licensing strategy is the key to successful monetization and profitability. In the past, secure hardware-based license dongles were the platform of choice for more
I read an interesting article recently, How Do You Create an Internet of Things Workforce?, that was published by the IEEE Computer Society. The gist of the article was that given the significant incr more
BSA | The Software Alliance, a global software industry advocate, recently asserted their opinion on communications legislation being considered by the Australian Government. The Telecommunications an more
In the past few years, high profile cyberattacks to key Infrastructure have raised serious security concerns around the globe. These are just a few of the more prominent attacks: Massive power outages more
A lot has been written recently about the increasing network connectivity of embedded devices found in a wide array of smart applications and platforms, including automobiles, household appliances, in more
IoT devices have long passed through the “early adopter” phase and should no longer be considered as new or emerging technologies. Such “things” as smart doorbells, smart surveillance cameras, smart c more
Like many other recent conferences and exhibitions around the globe, attendance took a hit at the RSA Conference 2020 held last month in San Francisco, CA, USA due to travel concerns brought on by Cor more
The emergency triggered by the Corona virus pandemic is dominating not just the news but also every aspect of our private and business lives in unprecedented ways. All corners of the globe are simulta more
During our regular CodeMeter customer support meetings, I find that we frequently discuss customer questions regarding protection and licensing for a Windows Service or Server application. In most cas more
Since the first 3D printing machine was unveiled back in 1984, industrial use was the main focus. However, it was not until early patents expired in 2009 and consumer models came to market that indust more
Discrete manufacturing, and all of the supporting functions that go along with it, like inventory management, product lifecycle management, supply chain management and Enterprise Resource Planning, is more
The latest research report on product piracy released by the VDMA , the advocacy organization for Germany’s mechanical and systems engineering industry, is out and the findings are disturbing once aga more
The enterprise software licensing transformation continues in parallel with the evolving expectations of end users and the fluid nature of the technology landscape. ISVs have taken to addressing user more
For some ISVs, software licensing can be straightforward and uncomplicated. Their software is designed to only be implemented on a specific operating system and deployed over a particular type of netw more
In his syndicated Software Integrity Blog , Jonathan Knudsen of Synopsis, recently made a case for why software should be considered critical infrastructure. He points out that the U.S. recognizes 16 more
Cyber strategy is business strategy, and C-suite executives and government leaders have taken notice. At least that’s one of the takeaways from the annual World Economic Forum held last month in Davos more
Digital transformation is changing the healthcare landscape as more and more medical devices come online, both next generation systems and legacy equipment, with many allowing remote access. Digital p more
The digital transformations occurring across all segments of society are unfolding at breakneck speed. From autonomous vehicles and smart cities to digitized healthcare delivery, all facets of our con more
Digital transformation is disrupting industry on a global scale and drastically changing existing business processes, company culture, and customer experiences. Under this impetus, companies are reima more