Research & Insights

White papers on engineering license management.

In-depth guides on license optimization, denials, right-sizing, ROI and moving from perpetual to subscription models.

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12 white papers

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Top 10 Best Practices for License Optimization and Contract Negotiations

Introduction to License Optimization  Effective management of engineering software licenses, such as those for CAD (Computer-Aided Design), CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering),…

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Prevent Engineering License Checkout Abuse

Introduction to License Checkout Abuse  Engineering software licenses, such as those for CAD (Computer-Aided Design), CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering), EDA (Electronic Design…

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Managing License Ratios in Remote, Hybrid, and Flexible Work Environments

Introduction to License Management in Flexible Work Environments The shift to remote, hybrid, and flexible work environments has transformed how organizations manage expensive…

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Managing Engineering Software vs. Business Software

Introduction to Software Management Challenges  Managing software licenses effectively is a critical task for organizations, but the requirements for engineering software…

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License Asset Manager with Usage Monitoring vs. Do It Yourself / Home-Grown Solutions for License Monitoring

Introduction to License Management Options  Managing expensive engineering software licenses, such as those for EDA, CAD, and CAE applications, is a critical task for…

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Engineering Software License Asset Management

Abstract  Engineering software, encompassing tools for electrical and mechanical design such as CAD (Computer-Aided Design), CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering), EDA (Electronic…

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LAMUM Return on Investment

Introduction to LAMUM ROI  Effective management of engineering software assets, including CAD (Computer-Aided Design), CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering), EDA (Electronic Design…

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Guide to Right-sizing Engineering Software

Introduction to Right-sizing Engineering Software  Engineering software licenses such as CAD, CAE, EDA, and PLM tools represent a significant cost for organizations that must…

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Guide to License Denials

Introduction to License Denials  Engineering software is among the most expensive assets in any product development organization. Whether CAD, CAE, CFD, PLM, or EDA, these…

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Do you Trust your Usage Reports & CAD/CAE/EDA License Management Tools?

Introduction to License Management Challenges  Engineering software licenses for CAD, CAE, and EDA software are a significant investment, with costs ranging from $5,000–$10,000…

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An Introduction to Engineering Software

Overview of Engineering Software  Engineering software encompasses a specialized class of tools critical for organizations engaged in new product development (NPD) or…

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4 Steps to Move from Perpetual to Subscription License Models (CAD, CAE, EDA, Simulation, PLM, etc.)

Introduction to Subscription Licensing for Engineering Software  The shift from perpetual to subscription-based licensing models for engineering software, including CAD…

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