At neXus,
we are getting calls from some very worried business owners, honest
people who have every intention to be legal, but in battling issues
like GST and demi-recession, don’t have the time or the cash
to tackle the problem head on. They just want to get a handle on it
all: a way to do a quick audit, some tools perhaps, some accurate
information would certainly help, and certainly price breaks from
the computer industry would be most welcome.
They (you perhaps) need some software management karate –
a few quick decisive moves that will get you past this point and
keep you from getting on the back foot ever again.
In this issue, with some help from our partners, we offer some
practical advice on getting software management under control -
for ever (hey, at neXus, we
don’t believe in short term solutions).
What to do if the Software Cops knock on
your door
You’re getting there, you’re almost compliant, and that
freak you laid off last month has dobbed you into the software cops.
And now they’re knocking on your door. What do you do?
Martin
O’Conner of Coudert
Brothers discusses your legal rights and
obligations.
How to conduct a rapid software audit
If you have more than a dozen or so computers, software auditing
can be a costly and time-consuming nightmare. Adam
McEgan, a veteran of many a software audit, discusses how to
get one done quickly and effectively here.
Are you sure all your Fonts are legal?
Adobe Systems is cracking down on font
piracy. But what is the copyright on fonts anyway? And is there
a cheap way of becoming legal? Download a definative guide
and check out our special offer courtesy
of the Font Factory.
If you are a printer or presspress service provider, check
out this article.
Technology Procurement Outsourcing
- smart purchasing
Smart companies don’t buy their software (or hardware) from
retailers, nor do they buy it directly from websites. Smart companies
use technology procurement outsourcing to save money, save
time, save frustration and obtain first class management processes
along with the bargain. Find out more about this high-end service
that is making its way into the small and medium size business sector
here.
Best Regards,
John Dobbin
neXus network
neXus network is Sydney’s premier IT services company for
small and medium businesses. Our goal is to provide the independent
advice, proactive support and robust computing solutions.
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