Category Archives: Industry News

Innovation in Engineering Software License Management

We have recently had many discussions at TeamEDA about the need for innovation and that companies must adapt and think about the best ways to innovate to survive and flourish in this challenging time. How can engineering teams innovate and optimize their processes? “Innovation is a good thing, but requires change – change in thinking,Continue reading “Innovation in Engineering Software License Management”

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 optimize their processes. Is now the time to consider your engineering software asset inventory? “It’s often said that “you can’t cut your way to growth,” butContinue reading “Managing IT Inventory Review in a Quickly Changing Environment”

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”

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”

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. This is still the most popular approach. Subscription Licenses However, Vendors are pushing more time-based licenses, called Subscriptions. Some even provide the ability to “remix” license counts quarterly, orContinue reading “Subscription Licenses – What Are They & Their Challenges?”

Current Challenges: Expense of Engineering Software

There must be a better way to keep track of expensive electronic or mechanical engineering software licenses and associated resources. Engineering software is very expensive and is essential for development and on-time project completion. So why is there so little management attention, or control systems in place for these assets? Today’s manufacturing firm can spendContinue reading “Current Challenges: Expense of Engineering Software”

Borrowing FlexNet & FlexLM Licenses for Homeworking

Homeworking has been in the news recently, with many employers making plans for engineers to work flexibly from any location. Using the Flexnet BORROW function allows ‘floating’ server licenses to be ‘node-locked’ to a computer/laptop on a temporary basis and therefore used away from the corporate network. The FlexNet license software provides the ability to BORROW licenses,Continue reading “Borrowing FlexNet & FlexLM Licenses for Homeworking”