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Open iT is a solution for metering, analyzing and optimizing the usage of technical and engineering software tools to generic applications, servers, storage, databases and services across an entire organization.

It is built on a client/server infrastructure and includes advanced reporting tool mechanism.

LicenseAnalyzer

Primary tool for software usage metering, analysis, and optimization for all business and technical applications

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Applications

Dedicated to Analyzing Storage and Grid Computing environments

Point Solutions

Similar to LicenseAnalyzer but dedicated to analyzing license usage from a specific vendor

Technical and Engineering Applications

Business Applications

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Open iT's solution in conjunction with their professional services group have allowed us to manage complex licensing models, like Hexagon ISL, in order to continue to optimize license consumption.

Open iT Software has helped us manage costs as we expand the business, supporting and supplying the needs of our highest producers. We could not have done this without a tool like Open iT LicenseAnalyzer. It meters usage 24/7, always hard at work for us, analyzing and providing data for optimizing our software resources, even as we reduce or expand our activity levels. This is not a once a year job!

Newfield Exploration chose Open iT for the license monitoring software because it is the best in its class. When Newfield looked for information regarding its license usage, Open iT's technology, support and personnel were heads and shoulders above the rest of their industry peers.

We acquired the LicenseAnalyzer. Product is satisfactory. It fits with the required outcome. I am personally very satisfied; it sure is a perfect match. It served its purpose and I can say that Open iT is a reliable solution provider that I will recommend to others.

Overall Open iT software made my life easier so I’d say yes it was dependable and reliable.

Devon Energy

“We spend millions on subsurface software. A solution like Open iT is a no-brainer.”

Chiyoda Philippines Corporation

Chiyoda Philippines Corporation (CPh) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Chiyoda Corporation, one of the world’s largest engineering and construction companies.

TotalEnergies

TotalEnergies is a global leader in the production and marketing of multi-energies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Open iT product suite?

The Open iT product suite is an enterprise analytics platform that enables organizations to measure, analyze, and optimize software licenses, applications, compute, and storage usage across complex IT environments.

What types of software assets do Open iT products manage?

Open iT manages usage data for license-managed applications, standalone software, SaaS and cloud applications, engineering tools, compute workloads, and storage resources.

Does the product support multiple vendors and tools?

Yes. Open iT is vendor-neutral and supports multiple license managers and software vendors.

Does Open iT support SaaS and cloud-based license monitoring?

Yes. Open iT supports 27 cloud-based and SaaS platforms, in addition to 90+ license managers. This enables unified visibility across SaaS, subscription, concurrent, and on-premises licensing models within a single analytics platform.

Does the product support vendor-specific licensing metrics?

Yes. Open iT supports vendor-specific rules and licensing structures, including feature-level tracking where applicable.

Does the product support token-based licensing models?

Yes. Open iT supports token-based, concurrent, named-user, subscription, and consumption-based models.

Can we generate customizable usage reports?

Yes. Open iT supports highly customizable reporting.

Can the dashboard be customized per user?

Yes. Dashboards can be tailored by role or user.

Does the product provide role-based access control?

Yes. Open iT supports role-based access control (RBAC).

Does the product integrate with license servers?

Yes. Open iT integrates with a wide range of license managers.

Can the system integrate with Active Directory?

Yes. Open iT integrates with Active Directory and identity systems.

Can the product integrate with ITSM tools?

Yes. Open iT supports integration with ITSM platforms.

Can we export data to BI tools?

Yes. Data can be exported and integrated into BI tools such as Power BI and Tableau.

Does the product support API access?

Yes. Open iT provides APIs for integration and automation.

Can the system handle large-scale enterprise deployments?

Yes. Open iT is designed for large-scale, global enterprise environments with high data volumes.

How do Open iT products scale across global environments?

Open iT scales through distributed data collection and centralized analytics, supporting multi-region, multi-time-zone, and multi-vendor environments.

Can we track both on-prem and cloud licenses?

Yes. Open iT supports unified tracking of on-premises, cloud, and SaaS environments.

Does the product support hybrid environments?

Yes. Open iT is designed for hybrid IT environments.

Does the product support virtualization environments?

Yes. Open iT supports monitoring across virtualized desktops and servers.

How do Open iT products collect and analyze usage data?

Open iT collects data from license servers, applications, operating systems, and infrastructure components. The data is normalized, processed, and aggregated to provide real-time monitoring, historical trends, and advanced analytics.

How can we gain centralized visibility of license usage across the organization?

Open iT consolidates data from multiple vendors, servers, and environments into a single centralized analytics platform, providing enterprise-wide dashboards and reports.

Can the solution show real-time usage of all software licenses?

Yes. Open iT provides real-time monitoring of supported license-managed applications, including current usage, availability, and concurrency levels.

Does the solution provide historical usage data?

Yes. Open iT stores and analyzes historical usage data, enabling trend analysis, forecasting, audit support, and renewal planning.

Which Open iT products handle license, compute, and storage analytics?

LicenseAnalyzer – Software license usage analytics
ComputeAnalyzer – Compute and workload monitoring
StorageAnalyzer – Storage utilization and growth analysis

How does LicenseAnalyzer work?

LicenseAnalyzer collects and analyzes data from license servers and applications to track who uses what software, when, for how long, and at what concurrency level, enabling optimization and governance.

Is it possible to drill down into specific applications or users?

Yes. Open iT supports granular drill-down by application, feature, user, host, department, or session.

Can we track license usage by geography?

Yes. Usage can be analyzed by location, region, or site, supporting global enterprises.

Can we monitor concurrent license usage?

Yes. Open iT provides detailed concurrency analytics, including peak and average usage.

Can we monitor license denials?

Yes. Open iT tracks license denials and queue events to identify shortages.

Can we identify unused or underutilized licenses?

Yes. Open iT identifies unused and underutilized licenses to support cost reduction.

Does the system detect idle licenses?

Yes. Open iT distinguishes between checked-out and actively used licenses, detecting idle sessions.

Can we automate license reclaiming?

Yes. Open iT supports automated license harvesting and reclaiming for inactive sessions.

Does the solution support forecasting license demand?

Yes. Forecasting is supported through historical trend analysis and predictive modeling.

Can we analyze peak versus average usage?

Yes. Open iT provides analysis of peak, average, and minimum usage patterns.

What problems does LicensePredictor solve?

LicensePredictor analyzes historical usage to forecast future license demand, helping organizations avoid shortages and over-purchasing.

How does LicensePlanner support license planning decisions?

LicensePlanner enables what-if simulations and scenario analysis, allowing organizations to evaluate licensing models, quantities, and contract strategies based on actual usage data.

Can we track usage by department or cost center?

Yes. Open iT maps usage to organizational units, departments, and cost centers for governance and allocation.

Can we correlate license usage with project data?

Yes. Open iT supports mapping usage to projects or internal groupings, enabling project-level accountability.

Does the product support usage-based chargeback?

Yes. Open iT enables usage-based chargeback and showback models.

How does Open iT support internal cost allocation models?

Open iT aligns usage data with organizational structures to enable accurate cost allocation and accountability.

How does Open iT help optimize license consumption?

Open iT enables optimization by identifying inefficiencies, redistributing licenses, reducing idle usage, and aligning license quantities with actual demand.

How does the product handle license overuse alerts?

Open iT provides configurable alerts when usage approaches or exceeds defined thresholds.

Can we set usage thresholds?

Yes. Administrators can configure custom thresholds and alert triggers.

Does the product provide audit-ready reports?

Yes. Open iT generates accurate, defensible, audit-ready reports.

How does the product support audit preparation?

Open iT supports audits by maintaining historical usage records, entitlement comparisons, and standardized reporting.

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