We are seeing a rise in software audits in the Engineering Software vertical. Just last week one of our clients was being Audited by Ansys. There are two main reasons for Audits: Combat software piracyContract Non–compliance Both can result in fines and are driven as...
Has your company been thinking about the best way to implement an enterprise software asset management solution? It sounds great for overall business management and support. But it can take years to evaluate (with appropriate due diligence) and then implement? You...
How much information do you really need to justify increasing or decreasing the license totals for your critical and expensive engineering software tools? For many organizations, the answer lies not just in the data, but in the strategy behind how that data is managed...
Reduce software costs and regain control of your IT estate with better engineering asset visibility. Effective software license management is the foundation of that control. Managers are consistently looking for cost-cutting measures to ensure the longevity of their...
There are many reports available in LAMUM. This guide will walk you through them. We recommend determining with your management about which reports are most useful. Current Checkout Reports Realtime data Who has licenses checked out, and for how long Catch hoarders...
Are you working on a software optimization project – perhaps Microsoft optimization? Don’t forget your engineering teams as part of this project. When looking at which software and license to consolidate, make sure you have the data you need for license...
This blog is part of TeamEDA's broader resource on software license management. If you are new to the topic, that is a good place to start before diving in here. eWEEK DATA POINTS recently reported about the SaaS sprawl, but the same concept applies to engineering...
Whether you work for an oil & gas or AEC company, your team is most likely using Tekla by Trimble. But how are your engineers using it? Would you like to see usage reports and make sure your team is getting the most of the tool. Make sure your structural and...
At TeamEDA we assist global companies with license usage analysis for Engineering Software (CAD, EDA, Simulation, Math, etc.) and assist them in identifying costs savings, on average 20% of their annual license spend. We are proud to have helped many companies choose...
Companies are continuing to invest rapidly in new Digital Design, Simulation, Management and Service lifecycle software toolsets to achieve a Digital Twin that suits their needs. Many of these run on FlexLM (or similar) license mechanisms, hence we would like to show...
Are you seeing more requests for software audits? Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, companies are rightsizing and focusing on gaining control of their engineering software environment to remain compliant. Software vendors are faced with renewals with lower license counts...
We have discussed the complexity of product development in our blog before – of how much various software is involved and how different teams use it differently. For example, a recent article in Electronic Design looks at the example of launch vehicle (and the various...
TeamEDA (License asset and monitoring platform for Engineering tools) and Zemax LLC have collaborated over the last couple of months to integrate Zemax OpticStudio, LensMechanix, OpticsBuilder and OpticsViewer licenses into the LAMUM monitoring engine. “Customers may...
This blog is part of TeamEDA's broader resource on software license management. If you are new to the topic, that is a good place to start before diving in here. Address Key Engineering Software Asset Management Pain Points There have been some conversations in the...
Are you investing in your engineering software wisely? Maximizing your engineering software assets can help you: Eliminate redundanciesConsolidate licensesNavigate licensing agreementsStay on top of contract renewalsBetter software negotiationImprove resource...
Managing engineering licenses? Did you know that there are different licenses and 2 types of metrics you can monitor: Active Metrics - Floating / network licenses (LAMUM)Inactive Metrics - Node-locked and Named-users (LAM) With these licenses, engineering license...
Over the years, we are proud to have built a comprehensive engineering management solution that addresses many job functions and industries. Ask us how you can save on your engineering software spend.
Did you know that the industrial and factory automation industry segment is expected to reach $295 billion by 2025? The U.S. Commercial Service, export promotion arm of the Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration, recently highlighted the demand...
Do you have the tools needed to optimize your engineering software applications? Many companies may be running their own scripts. Read our whitepaper on this topic - License Asset Manager vs. Do It Yourself / Home-Grown Solutions for License Monitoring....
Looking to better understand how the engineering and R&D teams are using engineering software? Increasingly more companies are having open conversations about data-driven analytics and decision making. Is your company or organization working on better monitoring...