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The Surge of "Software as a Service" and OnDemand technologies

NetWits

At the same time, traditional software vendors with deep functionality are undergoing the transition to the web delivered software business model. While typically the organization will still purchase and “own” the software license, the remainder of the technology investment is paid on a flat rate subscription basis over the contract term.

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Thoughts on the Future of Open Source and Nonprofits

NTEN

Clearly, we're long past the days when people asked if Linux was safe to depend on for business. This can mean purchasing of open source development companies (Sun MIcrosystems -- now owned by Oracle -- purchased open source database developer MySQL AB in 2008). and licensing models.

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NetSquared Volunteers Help Nonprofits Like You Master Technology

Tech Soup

Austin, Texas: Oracle | NetSuite For Nonprofits. Kampala, Uganda: Social Media Surgery — Blogging as a Business. IMAGE ATTRIBUTION GUIDELINES Image Name: Author / License. How to Broadcast Your Events to the World for Free. San Francisco, California: Code for America Civic Hack Night. Thursday, May 18, 2017.