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JUNE 2006 |
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COMPUTER ZEITUNG: "COMPANIES WANT SECOND-HAND LICENCES"The huge demand of used software licences by enterprises is mirrored in an article from the magazine "Computer Zeitung". IT decision makers from renowned companies like Woolworth and Dohle state that they will continue to make profit of the saving potential of used software, as they legally see themselves clearly on the safe side.
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MAY 2006 |
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BRIDGE – INFORMATION FOR BROKER: "NO WEAROUT GUARANTEED: USED SOFTWARE"In a special about broker software, the "Bridge" points out to its readers the saving possibilities of purchasing used licences compared to first-hand merchandise. Besides, the article describes the risks for an entrepreneur in case of being underlicenced. Relicensing through "used" software offers a safe alternative: Thus, the executive board not only re-establishes the licence conformity and thereby the legal security in a cost-efficient way, but also prevents possible sanctions from developers.
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APRIL 2006 |
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DEUTSCHER VERTRIEBS- UND VERKAUFS-ANZEIGER: DOES SOFTWARE HAVE TO BE EXPENSIVE? GUARANTEED WEAR FREE: "USED" SOFTWARE""Does software have to be expensive?" asks the Deutsche Vertriebs- und Verkaufsanzeiger, the most important sales branch magazine with a circulation of 136,000 copies, in its April edition. The editor's advice: "Used" software licences stand in price comparison at up to 50 percent below the new price. The legal basis for this retail stems from a decision of the Federal Court of Justice from the year 2002. Munich-based usedSoft, a leading reseller of "used" licences in Germany, is the only enterprise that offers its customers a notarised certificate. The original owner attests to have been the legal owner of the transferred licence and to have deleted all copies of it. This proceeding guarantees that the purchaser is the only user of the licence - for copyright a mandatory factor, according to the author.
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MARCH 2006 |
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IS REPORT: INTERVIEW "SOFTWARE IS A MERCHANDISE JUST LIKE ANY OTHER" In its edition 272006, usedSoft CEO Peter Schneider explains the background of trade with second-hand licences. "Software is a merchandise just like any other ", states Schneider. "Once I have purchased software with the approval of the developer, I am the exclusive owner of the licence rights and therefore I can resell them if wanted." Moreover, in the interview with the well-known German IT magazine, Schneider provides information about the business concept of usedSoft, the legal foundation of the trade with "used" software licences and the target groups of his enterprise. Based on that he has an optimistic outlook into the future. "We keep expecting a very positive double-digit growth rate for the next couple of years."
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JANUARY 2006 |
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STAHLMARKT: "PIONEER WORK IN THE SECOND-HAND SOFTWARE TRADE – INTERVIEW WITH USEDSOFT'S CEO PETER SCHNEIDER"In its first edition of 2006, under the section "Der besondere Tip" (The special tip), the reputed branch magazine "Stahlmarkt" presents the possibility of making significant savings through "used" licences when purchasing software. In an interview, usedSoft's CEO explained that especially large and mid-sized companies, as well as public officials, which make up the customer base, can show savings in the six-digit range. The sources from which these licences are acquired are among other things system changes, fusions or even insolvencies. It is approximated that there are currently unused software licences worth billions of dollars only in Germany. "Whereas just now is the time that no company can afford to tie up their capital inefficiently", said Schneider. More and more companies appear to be realising the advantages, that not only the purchase but also the sale of "used" licences can deliver. "The demand increases continuously", summarises Schneider.
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