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Save up to 50 % with used software.
As one of the leading companies, we have excellent connections with users in the international arena as
well as with liquidators. That is why you get “used” software from nearly all application fields and
manufacturers at usedSoft: from Microsoft to Novell, and many more as well.
But that’s not all: you can also get rid of your unused licenses to generate additional income –
for example, when you reduce your staff, switch systems or restructure your company.
No matter whether you want to buy or sell licences: One of the leading companies for used software is always the best address for you.
TOP NEWS
September 1, 2010 | Office 2007: Less Cost, More Value
Now that Office 2010 is available for sale, many users are asking themselves, “Do I need it?”. For good reason: The race to keep up with the latest version is for many businesses and public authorities a very expensive proposition. The most important thing is therefore to check carefully whether one needs the very latest – and to check out the alternatives that the second-hand market offers. [more]
July 27, 2010 | Windows XP: Fair price instead of expensive workaround
Demand for Windows XP continues to be high. Rather than using the expensive downgrade option of Windows 7, a growing number of companies are relying on the second hand market – thus saving up to 75 per cent of their purchasing costs. [more]
January 21, 2010 | Salzburg Airport opts for usedSoft
usedSoft goes on with its successful Austrian business: A recent example for this trend is shown by an order of a five-digit volume which was placed by the Salzburg Airport. [more]
December 14, 2009 | usedSoft has attracted its 2000th customer
With a major order placed by the Munich Airport, the used software supplier usedSoft celebrates its 2000th customer. The Munich Airport bought software of a 6-digit volume from usedSoft.
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August 18, 2009 | usedSoft: ongoing growth in Europe
The Munich Strategy Group estimates the market volume of re-licensed software in Europe at about 8.8 billion euros. Thus, usedSoft’s expansion in Europe is continuing: today, this pioneer in re-licensed software trading has more than 1 600 customers in 18 European countries – and is processing ahead with further international business expansion. A jobTV24 report (corporate profile) explains how. [show Video]
July 30, 2009 | ChannelPartner: A checklist for purchasing re-licensed software
Following various positive court decisions in Munich and Hamburg, more and more companies choose to purchase re-licensed software at favorable prices. ChannelPartner has compiled eight useful tips to ensure that those who buy re-licensed software are legally on the safe side. [more]
June 1, 2009 | ComputerPartner: “Second-hand software is in“
According to the Austrian IT journal ComputerPartner, the market for second-hand software has seen significant growth: the economic crisis in particular has skyrocketed the demand for used software in Austria.
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April 20, 2009 | usedSoft increases sales to authorities
usedSoft has reorganized its sales department for customers orginating from authorities. In doing so, the company is reacting on the considerably increased demands from public authorities: Only in 2008, usedSoft succeeded in gaining 62 authorities as new customers. [more]
March 23, 2009 | Computerzeitung: "Used software as answer to the economic crisis"
Experts do not see any legal pitfalls anymore and recommend that companies should increasingly focus their interest on used software", is the clear opinion published by Computerzeitung. Studies of Forrester Consulting and of the Munich Strategy Group have confirmed this positive development. [more]
February 26, 2009 | usedSoft is continuously growing (balance of 2008)
usedSoft's sales volume considerably increased again in 2008. Last year, the used software supplier sold used software worth of 10.1 million Euro. This means that the sales were increased by almost 25 percent. [more]
October 20, 2008 | ZDnet: Case law drags behind technological development by far
The industry journal ZDnet extensively informs about the legal situation regarding the purchase of used software. Result: The wild times are over. The market is professionalizing itself and is controlled by reliable traders. here.
October 20, 2008 | Wirtschaftswoche: Second-hand market for software is growing undamped
"In the medium term (...) experts are forecasting a tenfold increase" of the sales of used software according to the Wirtschaftswoche. More and more companies are relying on the cost-saving alternative compared to the original price. To read the complete article, please click here.
15.08.2008 | E-MEDIA: "BUY USED SOFTWARE NOW!"
The Austrian computer trade magazine e-media calls on his readers to buy used software:
Due to usedSoft's own branch in Austria, you have now the opportunity to benefit from cost savings of up to 50 % when buying any software. To read the complete article, please click here.
06.08.2008 | AWARDING CHAMBER OF DÜSSELDORF: AUTHORITIES MUST ALLOW USED SOFTWARE
According to a court order issued by the Awarding Chamber of Düsseldorf, authorities are obligated to allow suppliers of used software to participate in tenders for standard software. The exclusion of suppliers of used software would not only violate the Law against Restraints of Competion ("Gesetz gegen Wettbewerbsbeschränkungen" = "GWB"), but also VOL/A. Please find here the complete article.
30.06.2008 | MICROSOFT'S DRAWBACK TOWARDS USEDSOFT
Microsoft had to withdraw a provisional injunction in essential parts which had been obtained against usedSoft in the past. It was even inside of the court room when Microsoft's lawyers fully withdrew the part of the provisional injunction contested by usedSoft .
"This embarrising drawback of Microsoft is another victory for a liberalized software market in Germany", emphasized usedSoft's Managing Director Peter Schneider. Please find the complete article here.
09.06.2008 | USEDSOFT SUCCEEDS IN GETTING A PROHIBITORY INJUNCTION AGAINST MICROSOFT
On June 2, 2008, the Regional Court of Hamburg issued a prohibitory injunction against the company Microsoft. As a result, the software monopolist is prohibited from spreading certain, misleading assertions regarding the lawfulness of the trade with used software. "This decision is a clear signal for a free software market within Europe and against the monopoly policy of the American software giants", commentated Peter Schneider, Managing Director of usedSoft." Please find the complete article here.
25.03.2008 | ZDnet: "THAT'S HOW COMPANIES ARE SAVING GOOD MONEY"
The internationally leading IT-trade service ZDnet recently analysed the situation and perspectives of the market for used software. Right in the heading it says: "That's how companies are saving good money". And the editor recapitulates that the legal security and the defects of the new Microsoft operating system Windows Vista have given wings to the market for used software - with usedSoft as one of the leading companies at the top. Please find the complete article here.
07.12.2007 | COMPUTERWOCHE: MARKET FOR USED SOFTWARE IS GETTING MORE AND MORE PROFESSIONAL
"Second-hand software is attracting more and more market participants", reports Computerwoche on the occasion of a study recently made by the Experton Group. According to such study, by a wide margin the company usedSoft AG would be the one of the leading companies for used software within Germany and Central Europe. Please find the complete article here.
30.11.2007 | USEDSOFT IS STRONGLY GROWING
In the year 2007 usedSoft has been strongly growing again. This year's sales will be more than doubled. After having achieved sales in the amount of 4.1 million Euro in the year 2006, usedSoft has sold used software valued at almost 10 million Euro this year. According to a recent analysis of the market research institute Experton Group, the company usedSoft with its market share of about 50 percent is the unchallenged one of the leading companies on the German used software market. Please find the complete article here.
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