Obsidian's Business License Update

Streamlining & Bolstering Tools for Security-Focused Companies

NEWS

3/3/20252 min read

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Hello, tech-savvy people! 👋. I'm excited to bring you an update from Obsidian, a tool that I use for note-taking and project management. Let's look at the latest changes and how they affect us.

⚖️ The Update: Obsidian Simplifies Its Business

  1. Goodbye Commercial License: Using Obsidian has gotten more simple. You are no longer need to pay extra or select a commercial license.

  2. Less Complexity Ahead: By eliminating the account need and commercial license, Obsidian hopes to make starting your adventure with them as simple as possible.

  3. Privacy Remains Key: Even without a commercial license, Obsidian commits to keep your data private, guaranteeing that no accounts or advertisements intrude on your working environment.

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Surprising Users

Obsidian hosts users from some of the world's leading security organizations, including:

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Government Communications Headquarters (UK)

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Communication Security Establishment (Canada)

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Banks

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Big Companies like Microsoft, NVIDIA, Oracle

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Shared Values: These firms are likely to value Obsidian's emphasis on simplicity, privacy, security, and practicality.

🥡 Key Takeaways

Simplicity Increases Adoption

Simplifying business models can increase the appeal of tools to customers seeking a hassle-free experience.

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Lingering Insights – Take these bites of wisdom slowly, allowing their flavors to remain with you for a long while.

Privacy and Security Trump Complexity

Companies that emphasize these factors find friends in tool designers who share their beliefs, resulting in a mutually advantageous collaboration.

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Don't Ignore Hidden Potential
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Obsidian's features, such as digital gardens, might provide more than just note-taking.

Be Open to Changes

Embracing change in our tools might lead to the discovery of new features or philosophies that better meet our requirements and beliefs

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🚀 Conclusion

Obsidian's upgrade improves simplicity and strengthens alignment with privacy and security-focused enterprises. It's a wonderful reminder that even minor adjustments may have a significant influence on how we work and cooperate digitally.

I hope this update encourages you to explore Obsidian more!

I have started using Obsidian to manage my own public digital garden.

It is a fun way to graphically organize and share notes. Check it out!

💡 How I Manage My Projects