software licensing
[ˈsɔftˌwɛr ˈlaɪsənsɪŋ]
nounpl: software licensings
licenciamento de software
1. The legal agreement that grants users the right to use software under specific conditions and restrictions set by the software owner or publisher
Software licensing determines how many users can access the application and whether modifications are permitted.
O licenciamento de software determina quantos usuários podem acessar o aplicativo e se as modificações são permitidas.
2. The practice of distributing and managing software use rights through licenses
Our company needs to review its software licensing agreements to ensure compliance with regulations.
Nossa empresa precisa revisar seus acordos de licenciamento de software para garantir conformidade com as regulamentações.
3. The process of issuing licenses that permit the installation and use of software on specific devices or by specific users
Software licensing can be per-seat, per-device, or subscription-based depending on the vendor's model.
O licenciamento de software pode ser por assento, por dispositivo ou baseado em assinatura, dependendo do modelo do fornecedor.
In Brazil, software licensing has become increasingly important due to growing corporate compliance requirements and anti-piracy initiatives. Many Brazilian companies now invest in proper software asset management. In the USA, software licensing is a major component of the tech industry's business model, with companies like Microsoft and Adobe relying heavily on licensing revenue. The term is used formally in business, legal, and IT contexts in both countries.
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →