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Usage pricing leaving software vendors guessing what lands on the invoice
‘Converting AI capability into sustainable, auditable revenue remains a challenge’ a new PwC survey has found.
Half of VMware users plan to reduce usage by 2028
A silent exodus is brewing, but other customers say they feel trapped according to a survey by independent analyst firm Virtified.
Xupervisor is getting an upgrade
Xensam have announced that an updated interface is launching on April 11th. Learn what’s changing, what’s staying the same, and how to prepare.
Open source use rises as firms shun vendor lock-in
Concern over vendor lock-in is driving a global surge in open source adoption, with European organisations leading the shift to digital autonomy.
Further back in the archive
CISPE files antitrust complaint over Broadcom VMware partner program changes
The industry group for smaller cloud providers says businesses are being “irreparably damaged” by the changes made by Broadcom.
SAP CEO pushes AI turnaround with new teams, use-based pricing
A new unit will push the adoption of SAP’s AI features alongside plans to overhaul how clients are charged, as its legacy subscription model is threatened.
UK launches investigation into Adobe’s cancellation T’s & C’s
The move comes hot on the heels of a similar case brought in the US, which Adobe settled for $150 million.
Flexera 2026 State of the Cloud Report: The convergence of cloud and value
The latest iteration of Flexera’s annual report shows FinOps maturing as AI adoption accelerates cost, risk and governance demands.
Adobe agrees $150m DOJ settlement over subscription cancellation terms
The settlement follows government claims that Adobe failed to disclose key fees and hindered subscription cancellations.
West Sussex’s Oracle rollout pushed back again as costs balloon 15 times
Already five years late, the project has been delayed by another six months after the price tag swells from £2.6M to £41M.
Oracle’s Larry Ellison downplays software apocalypse fears
“We think the SaaSpocalypse applies to others, but not to us” was the bullish response from Oracle’s chairman in an effort to calm investor fears that AI will replace traditional software tools.
Microsoft 365 E7 unveiled: biggest licensing change in ten years
The newly confirmed package will consist of Microsoft 365 E5, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and Agent 365 – at a cost of $99 per user per month.
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