Often times, the engineering teams are spread across the world in various functions. What is the most effective way to communicate who is using which FlexLM (or a different engineering) license, when and where. LAMUM provides a bird’s-eye view of all the engineering...
There has been a long-standing conversation of who is responsible for purchasing decisions for the needed software engineering and R&D teams need. Should it be high-level leadership like CIOs or more of the functional units themselves? Of course, it is valuable to...
Look at Existing Engineering Licenses Before Buying more - Don't buy more licenses than you need. This past week, there have been a number of defense companies announcing major hiring events. Managers need to understand current usage trends and inventory levels to...
Consumer electronics often involve a variety of engineering products throughout the life cycle. Let’s take a printer for example: There are CFD apps to design flow of ink from cartridge to paper EDA for any PCB, chip, processor on board printer, and PLM to manage the...
As growth resumes, engineering managers must be agile and well-prepared. In today’s constantly changing environment, access to accurate and timely reporting about engineering software licenses is more important than ever. Engineering teams recognize that high-value...
You may be wondering how many licenses do I need? What are some of the considerations for right-sizing engineering software - Solidworks, Autodesk, NX or any other? How is the engineer productivity impacted by availability or lack of engineering licenses? Current...
Many companies are challenged with the question of “How do you innovate?” In our recent blog, we talked about innovation. Today’s world is becoming increasingly dynamic with a wide variety of tools. How can you keep up with ever-evolving and changing environment? The...
Has the pandemic affected your organization? Are there changes in staffing, priorities and geographies? Make sure you have an up-to-date, accurate software inventory. Did you know that there is an easy solution to monitor and manage all of your engineering software...
Did you know that you can save close to ~$50,000 on CAD / CAE / EDA / PLM tools? COVID-19 has forced many engineering organizations to downsize. With downsizing, your need for CAD / CAE / EDA / PLM tools will decrease. But by how much? In order to properly size your...
The current economy and the pandemic has emphasized the need to cut costs and preserve cash on hand for all companies. Workplaces are changing and trying to navigate and optimize their processes. Is now the time to consider your engineering software asset inventory?...
You are probably using a number of different engineering software programs for design. But do you have a method currently to track whether you have more licenses for the software than is needed?Or where use is so low on some software, it would be more economic to move...
The last couple of months have been a challenge for companies big and small. Engineering departments around the world are trying to figure out the best ways to manage and contain costs and meet ever-changing demands. Many know just how expensive engineering software...
It's 10PM, and you need to use one of the engineering licenses (Autodesk, Ansys, Siemens NX, Creo or any other tool). There is an urgent need to either make modifications for a current project or design something new. Or there is a need to cut...
Are you faced with higher AutoCAD license fees due to being forced to the Autodesk named-user license model? Before migrating to Autodesk named-user licensing, fully understand your AutoCAD license usage with LAMUM and consider potential savings. You are...
With many engineering teams now working remotely or in hybrid environments, understanding how your EDA (Electronic Design Automation) software is being used has never been more important. Are your licenses being fully utilized? Are there specific times or users that...
In the past, obtaining engineering software applications meant a purchase of a perpetual license, with annual maintenance, which is typically 20% of purchase cost per year. This is still the most popular approach. Subscription Licenses However, Vendors are pushing...
A few years ago, during an intensive User Acceptance Testing (UAT) phase, a familiar scenario unfolded: “Why are Robert and his team using advanced features in the model viewer? I’m not sure we have enough licenses for this new version. How did we miss this?” For many...
Remote and hybrid work have become a normal part of the modern workplace, and engineering teams are no exception. Many organizations are now planning for flexible working arrangements that allow engineers to work from any location. The FlexNet BORROW function helps...
Do you have a license Asset Management system? A good License Asset management system begins by having an accurate idea of: What you currently own How/when you bought it Its cost Its restriction of use And its expiration date Once you know these, it becomes easier to...
Negotiating software renewals can be stressful – especially when budgets are tight and every department expects access to the tools they need. Overestimating software requirements can lead to overspending, while underestimating consumption can cause costly shortfalls...