We all do it. In the interest of brevity and simplicity, we complicate the business we’re in with impenetrable jargon and acronyms. The confusion often arises when a familiar word is used in an unfamiliar context and given new meaning.
To help clarify matters, we present Software Monetization 101 – a blog series that examines commonly misunderstood terminology in the software protection, licensing, and entitlement management space. For example, the difference between terms such as “licenses” and “entitlements” may be subtle, but that doesn’t mean they can, or should, be used interchangeably.
Continue reading these posts:
- Software Protection vs. IP Protection: Protect Your Property!
- Licenses vs. Keys: What’s in a Name?
- The Difference Between Authorization and Authentication – and Why You Should Care
It’s easier to maximize the value of your software when you speak the same language as the rest of the industry.
Let us know which terms you find confusing and we’ll try our best to cover them in a future post.