Morgan & Burden on Computer Contracts
8th Edition
Published in 2009
Book
Hardback
978-1-84703-611-7 (ISBN)
Description
This new edition of Morgan and Burden on Computer Contracts presents a highly practical analysis of contracts relevant to the purchase and use of computers and computer services. Based around an extensive set of precedents, it is an ideal drafting tool for all those requiring up-to date guidance on this fast-paced area.
Indispensible guidance
* Features separate chapters for different kinds of agreements, clearly categorised and laid out for ease of reference
* "Key-point" checklists offer highly practical guidance on drafting and managing IT services
* Deals with new areas such as Disability Discrimination, Website development, E-Commerce and Web 2.0 so you remain fully up-to-date with the latest changes
* The accompanying CD-ROM enables rapid cutting and pasting of precedents into documents
Essential coverage
* The Importance of Contracts and Main Types
* Acquisition: Hardware, Commissioned Software, Licences, PCs, Distribution &Marketing, Test Agreements, Leases
* Maintenance: Hardware Maintenance; Software Maintenance
* Technology Transfer
* Other Computer Services: Consultancy, Outsourcing, Service Contracts (Bureaux, Internet Services, etc), Procurement: Public Sector, Private Sector
* Precedents
* Appendix: Sources of Advice
Who should buy:
* IT law practitioners - Provides ideas and templates for drafting computer contracts on big ticket IT infrastructure projects, either alone or as part of wider projects. Can be used at any stage of the process
* In house counsel in any business purchasing IT services - helps you to draft contracts with IT supplier
* Academic Libraries serving academics and students specialising in IT law - for research purposes
Indispensible guidance
* Features separate chapters for different kinds of agreements, clearly categorised and laid out for ease of reference
* "Key-point" checklists offer highly practical guidance on drafting and managing IT services
* Deals with new areas such as Disability Discrimination, Website development, E-Commerce and Web 2.0 so you remain fully up-to-date with the latest changes
* The accompanying CD-ROM enables rapid cutting and pasting of precedents into documents
Essential coverage
* The Importance of Contracts and Main Types
* Acquisition: Hardware, Commissioned Software, Licences, PCs, Distribution &Marketing, Test Agreements, Leases
* Maintenance: Hardware Maintenance; Software Maintenance
* Technology Transfer
* Other Computer Services: Consultancy, Outsourcing, Service Contracts (Bureaux, Internet Services, etc), Procurement: Public Sector, Private Sector
* Precedents
* Appendix: Sources of Advice
Who should buy:
* IT law practitioners - Provides ideas and templates for drafting computer contracts on big ticket IT infrastructure projects, either alone or as part of wider projects. Can be used at any stage of the process
* In house counsel in any business purchasing IT services - helps you to draft contracts with IT supplier
* Academic Libraries serving academics and students specialising in IT law - for research purposes
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Content
Introduction: The Importance of Contracts and main types. Acquisition: Hardware; Commissioned Software; Licences; PCs; Distribution and marketing; Test Agreements; Leases. Maintenance: Hardware maintenance; Software maintenance. Technology Transfer. Other computer services: Consultancy; outsourcing; service contracts (bureaux; Internet services, etc).Procurement: Public Sector; Private Sector. Precedents. Appendix: Sources of advice.