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The trade in software is on the move – and we are too. That’s why on this page we would like to provide you with interesting information about the used software market.
usedSoft to concentrate on its European business
The international software trading group usedSoft intends to concentrate on the European market in the future, and has therefore divested itself from its subsidiaries in Asia and South Africa. These have been acquired by an international group of investors. The sale has generated a revenue for usedSoft amounting to several million Euros. The usedSoft companies […]
usedSoft focusing more heavily on online sales
The international software trading group usedSoft is forging ahead with the digitalisation of its business model. In doing so, the used software pioneer has enlarged its online trading platform www.usedsoft.com/en; functions and product range have been expanded. One visible sign of that is the merging of the two former usedSoft websites. Previously the main web […]
usedSoft again achieves record-breaking sales
The growth of international software trade group usedSoft continued to accelerate in FY2018. In the past fiscal year, usedSoft companies earned a total revenue of €29.4m. That corresponds to a growth of more than 48 percent compared to the previous year. In 2017 revenue was €19.8m (18 percent over the previous year). In 2016 it […]
Activating volume licenses – the difference between MAK and KMS
In our new video we will explain how you can activate your Microsoft volume licenses. Basically you have two options: using MAK (Multiple Activation Key) or KMS (Key Management Service). But which variant is the one for you? Have a look at our video tutorial.
Ex-BAYER boss Schneider moves to usedSoft
Manfred Schneider, the former Chairman of the Executive Board and the Supervisory Board of BAYER AG, has joined the Executive Board of the renowned used software supplier usedSoft. “I enjoy supporting young companies that bring a breath of fresh air to the market,” is how Manfred Schneider describes his reason for committing to usedSoft. “The […]
Lawyer Christian Ballke on the legal basis for the trade in used software
All essential questions of principle regarding trading with used software have been clarified since the ruling of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) of 2012. In an interview, lawyer Christian Ballke explains the legal principle affected by trade. Watch the video on Youtube.