The denial event itself takes seconds. A license request goes out, the server returns an error, and the engineer sees a message telling them the tool is unavailable. What happens next is where the cost accumulates due to license denials. In a best-case scenario, the...
EDA software sits at the expensive end of the engineering software spectrum. Synthesis tools, place-and-route platforms, simulation environments, verification suites – the per-seat costs are high, the licensing models are complex, and the usage patterns are more...
Most organizations that invest in license optimization do so because something broke. A budget meeting got uncomfortable, an audit surfaced unexpected exposure, or a VP asked a question nobody could answer. The decision to act usually comes after the waste has already...
Software license audits have a way of showing up unannounced and asking difficult questions. For many organizations, especially those managing complex engineering environments, these audits expose more than just gaps. They reveal blind spots in processes, assumptions,...
In today’s engineering environments, software is the engine that keeps innovation moving forward. Still, without proper license management, even the best tools can turn into bottlenecks. Teams face denied access, unused licenses sit idle, and costs quietly creep...
Many engineering managers fail to see that CAD license problems rarely start with software. They start with behavior, visibility, and assumptions. When an engineer says, “I can’t get a license,” the instinctive response is often to buy another seat. When finance asks...
Poor management of software license assets leads to hidden costs, frustrated engineers, and stalled product roadmaps. For engineering teams that rely on expensive EDA and CAD tools, a single bottleneck at the license server can ripple across multiple projects. This...
License abuse is one of the hidden perils of floating software licenses, costing companies enormous amounts of money without them realizing it. Imagine this - A well-meaning engineer needs to work on various projects through out the day, but is worried from previous...
For most engineering companies worldwide, the cost of engineering software licenses is the second largest overhead expense they face. Despite the considerable investment spent on these licenses, their management and monitoring is usually done via in-house scripts or...
The biggest challenge for CAD/IT administrators is discovering licenses that are under-utilized or have zero-usage over several months. Running a report that shows a number of licenses that have not been used in the last 365 days, is a clear indication that you may...
Right now is a critical time for many companies to make crucial decisions about acquisitions, mergers and changes in staffing. As organizations are thinking about ways to move forward, it is becoming increasingly important to consider what engineering licenses are...
Are your engineering managers frustrated about paying for software licenses that aren’t being used in certain regions? If so, you’re not alone. As engineering organizations expand across borders, license visibility and cost allocation become increasingly difficult to...
Research is forecasting that the "Office Environment" might not come back after the Pandemic. Most of the work force is working from home and this causes plenty of strain on the production process. See article from Pew Research. The ability to talk with a co-worker...
The Pandemic has caused all of us to rethink what can be considered normality. Ensuring your remote workforce is set up for success has become a true necessity. The past year has forced many companies to re-evaluate how the day-to-day operations are being managed with...
Are your Solidworks licenses running out of availability? Are there Solidworks licenses that have been checked out for excessive periods of time? SOLIDWORKS, by Dassault Systèmes, is considered the leading mid-range 3D CAD design software, analysis software, and...
License Optimization for CAD / CAE / Simulation / EDA / Math / PLM software. Throughout my career in digital development technologies, I have often been asked: "How can we get a KPI on the success of our PLM delivery program?" I have also been involved in...
How does your team currently monitor and manage the plethora of engineering software (CAD, CAM, CAE, EDA, PLM, and many other Design, Simulation, Modeling, and Analysis) licenses? What are your goals for 2022? Speaking to many engineering managers, we have come across...
Automated Alerts are a critical component to efficiently managing your CAD,EDA, simulation software, PLM, MBSE, CFD engineering software. Not only do we offer the obligatory FlexLM 'license daemon down' alerts, but just as important are warnings for license capacity...
What risks should be considered? Risks could be in the shape of legal, financial or operational. It is also important to look at what companies can do to mitigate risks. Legal Risks Use in geo-graphic zones outside of contractWAN vs LAN licensesShort term emergency...
Here are a few do’s and don’ts when facing a software audit Do's Discuss with a legal specialist, there are many defense options –Get confidentiality agreements in place.Locate receipts and PO’s – SAM tool makes this so much easier.Consider where the alert come from,...