Did you know that about 80% of floating license types are FlexLM? How are you monitoring FlexLM usage? Many Vendors use FlexLM to control checkouts for their applications. The daemon is what monitors and limits those checkouts. With the Daemon Manager it possible for you as the administrator to have more control over your licensingContinue reading “Daemon Manager & FlexLM”
Category Archives: Best Practices
Engineering Software License Efficiency & Cost Management
Has your organization over and / or under-purchased licenses? Are you maximizing the cost efficiency of licenses? Are there periods where licenses are underutilized because everyone is in meetings or in the field? Making the most of the Engineering and IT spend has becoming increasingly crucial for companies to continue operating successfully. Today, many companiesContinue reading “Engineering Software License Efficiency & Cost Management”
On-Demand Reports
On-demand Reports are one-click, commonly needed reports. The data in these reports is real-time and includes most current data. LAMUM offers 3 ways to create on-demand reports. “Favorite” in your browser Create the report you want. Save the URL as a Favorite in your browser. Give it a user-friendly name. When clicked, the Favorite willContinue reading “On-Demand Reports”
Types of Automated Alerts
Are you managing expensive licenses such as Cadence, Mentor, NX, ProE, Ansys, Matlab, among others? Your team or manager may want to get notifications pertaining to those licenses. There are automatic Alerts available in LAMUM for better engineering license management: Contract Renewal Alert Get an email Alert 30 or 60 days before a Contract RenewalContinue reading “Types of Automated Alerts”
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 contain costs and meet ever-changing demands. Many know just how expensive engineering software could be and want to make sure that educated decisions are madeContinue reading “Engineering Software Asset Optimization”
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 current project or design something new. Or there is a need to cut expenses quickly or adjust the engineering spend. Who are you going to call? YouContinue reading “It’s 10 PM. Who Checked Out the Engineering License?”
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 your AutoCAD license usage with LAMUM and consider potential savings. You are probably aware that on August 7th, 2021, Autodesk will enforce a transition for all software users toContinue reading “Complimentary Data-Driven AutoDesk Named User Transition Planning”
How Does the Engineering Team Use your EDA Software?
With many teams currently working remotely, do you know how the team is using the EDA software and are there ways to be more efficient? Historical data and batch reporting are key for decision making. How do engineers use software and tools? Are there particular times when the tools are used more than other times?Continue reading “How Does the Engineering Team Use your EDA Software?”
Challenges with Home-Grown Code Solutions
Many companies have had specialists write home-grown code. It was was written long ago and has been in use for some time. Although limited, perhaps out of date, it is installed and working, and probably doesn’t cost anything. But what are some considerations? You can learn more about how home-grown and DIY solutions for licenseContinue reading “Challenges with Home-Grown Code Solutions”
IT Chargebacks for Engineering Applications
Chargebacks for IT software & services can surprisingly be an emotive topic for managers in most organizations. Issues can be summarized as: Typically Engineering Directors feel they are hit with escalating costs on a yearly basis, with very little transparency as to how these were calculated. The IT functions understand their staffing and project costs but lack theContinue reading “IT Chargebacks for Engineering Applications”