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License Management

92 articles from the TeamEDA team on license management — practical guidance for engineering software teams.

All License Management articles

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Best PracticesLicense Management
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Right-Sizing Engineering Software During Staffing Changes

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…

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Industry NewsLicense Management
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Managing IT Inventory Review in a Quickly Changing Environment

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…

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Best PracticesLicense Management
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Are You Managing EDA License Consolidation & Optimization?

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…

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Best PracticesIndustry News
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Engineering Software Asset Optimization

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…

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Best PracticesLicense Management
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It’s 10 PM. Who Checked Out the Engineering License?

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…

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Best PracticesIndustry News
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Complimentary Data-Driven AutoDesk Named User Transition Planning

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…

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Best PracticesLicense Management
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How Does the Engineering Team Use your EDA Software?

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…

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Industry NewsLicense Management
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Subscription Licenses – What Are They & Their Challenges?

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.…

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Best PracticesLAMUM Features
3 min read

Planning an EDA, CAD, FEA, PLM or ALM upgrade? How well do you know your users?

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…

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Best PracticesIndustry News
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Borrowing FlexNet & FlexLM Licenses for Homeworking

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…

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Best PracticesLicense Management
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Knowing What You Own

Do you have a license Asset Management system? A good License Asset management system begins by having an accurate idea of: Once you know these, it becomes easier to make…

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Best PracticesLicense Management
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Make Your License Renewal Negotiations Easier

Negotiating software renewals can be stressful – especially when budgets are tight and every department expects access to the tools they need. Overestimating software…

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