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 want to negotiate a trade-in or even to stop paying maintenance!Continue reading “Zero-Usage Reports”
Category Archives: Reporting
Batch Reports for Engineering Licenses
Would you like to receive regular reports (every week, once a month, once a quarter, etc.)? LAMUM will automatically create these for you in the middle of the night, and either send to you via email or deliver to a specific folder. Setting up a Batch report in LAMUM is very easy: Create the reportContinue reading “Batch Reports for Engineering Licenses”
Synopsys License Usage Reports
Synopsys is at the forefront of Smart Everything with the world’s most advanced technologies for chip design, verification, IP integration, and software security and quality testing. Tracking usage across the organization (location, team, etc.) is critical for optimizing license selection and expenditures. Optimize Synopsys licenses that your team uses by taking a look at patternsContinue reading “Synopsys License Usage Reports”
Cadence License Usage Reports
Cadence is a leading EDA and Intelligent System Design provider delivering hardware, software, and IP for electronic design. Tracking usage across the organization (location, team, etc.) is critical for optimizing license selection and expenditures. Optimize Cadence licenses that your team uses by taking a look at patterns of historical usage: Groups and Projects License DenialsContinue reading “Cadence License Usage Reports”
In-Depth: Current Tab Explained
Current Tab Features being monitored Other Tabs – Tags, # of Licenses, # Licenses in use. Track Reservations on licenses and Queued Licenses Usage percentage: Green: below 80% capacity (Total Licenses for feature) Yellow: Over 80% capacity Red: Over 90% or 100% capacity Display the ability to dive deeper by selecting the Feature name (Hyperlinked)Continue reading “In-Depth: Current Tab Explained”
In-Depth: LAM Tabs Explained
Track any of the following data for license inventories by: Vendor information (name, tool, quantity, # seats) Dates (Acquired, renewals and terms) Purchase type (Subscription, Perpetual,….*) Restrictions on use (WAN, LAN, Node,.…*) Costs and associated PO, Req Related contracts and documents Manager / Person Responsible Associated License Manager (port@host, daemon, License / Option / DebugContinue reading “In-Depth: LAM Tabs Explained”
Are Your Estimates Used for Usage Reporting, Strategy Trends or Chargebacks Accurate?
Engineering software is very expensive, with licenses (seats) costing as much as $100,000 each. CAD on average might cost $5-10,000 a seat. CAE $10-20,000 a seat. EDA $20-$50k a seat. Controlling these costs is a management imperative. What do you need? Understanding your needs requires some degree of Usage Reporting and trusting the usage reportsContinue reading “Are Your Estimates Used for Usage Reporting, Strategy Trends or Chargebacks Accurate?”
Successfully Measuring CAD or PLM Software Adoption
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 conversations with VP’s or C-Suite asking exactly the same question,Continue reading “Successfully Measuring CAD or PLM Software Adoption”
Discovering Under-Utilized or Zero-Use Licenses
The biggest challenge for CAD/IT administrators is discovering licenses that are under-utilized or have zero-use over several months. Do you have a regular report that provides you with this information? Understanding where licenses are costing your business more money than the value you are receiving is critical to license renewal negotiations. Running a report thatContinue reading “Discovering Under-Utilized or Zero-Use Licenses”
Do’s & Don’ts of Software Audits for Engineering
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, e.g. aggrieved employee or whistleblower. But it can beContinue reading “Do’s & Don’ts of Software Audits for Engineering”