As Open iT celebrates its 25th year anniversary, the company reflects on its role in helping organizations gain better visibility into software license usage and optimize their investments. Since its founding in 1999, Open iT has provided tools for tracking, analyzing, and managing software licenses, addressing the challenges faced by engineering-intensive industries.
Open iT: A Retrospective
Open iT was established to fill a gap in software asset management (SAM) – the need for more precise tools to monitor and optimize software license utilization. Industries such as automotive, manufacturing, construction, energy, aerospace, and defense rely on complex software portfolios, which can lead to underutilized licenses, inefficiencies, and unnecessary costs.
Today, Open iT’s solutions have evolved to offer deep granularity in license usage analytics and reporting, supporting a diverse range of industry-standard platforms such as Autodesk, Bentley, Siemens, Dassault Systèmes, Tekla, Hexagon, Bluebeam, Petrel, and DecisionSpace. Open iT equips organizations with detailed insights into license consumption patterns, user behavior, and alignment with licensing agreements.
“For 25 years, it has been our privilege to work alongside businesses like yours, helping you to optimize resources, make smarter use of budgets, and build stronger foundations for the future.“
Eistein Fosli, Founder and CEO
With its flagship product, LicenseAnalyzer, Open iT helps enterprises gain actionable insights for license optimization, resource allocation, and procurement planning. These insights support cost savings, compliance, and strategic decision-making in vendor negotiations and contract renewals.
Milestones of Growth and Innovation
Over the past 25 years, Open iT has introduced new capabilities to better serve customers:
- Expanding Product Portfolio: Solutions now support a broader range of license managers, including both traditional and cloud-based platforms, offering flexibility for organizations with diverse licensing environments.
- Global Reach: From a small startup, Open iT has grown to serve businesses worldwide, including those in automotive, manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, and defense.
- Customer-Centric Approach: By addressing specific challenges faced by customers, Open iT has developed tailored solutions that align with industry needs. Organizations such as Total Energies, Aibel, NASA, and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory have leveraged Open iT’s insights to enhance their software management strategies.
- Industry Collaboration: Aside from working with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and industry leaders, Open iT actively partners with top technology organizations to drive innovation in software asset management.
Committed to Customer Success
To better serve its customers, Open iT continuously refines its solutions by incorporating user feedback, industry best practices, and technological advancements. The company actively monitors changes in software licensing models, regulatory requirements, and emerging trends to ensure its solutions remain relevant and effective.
Open iT also prioritizes professional development for its team, providing ongoing training programs and certifications to enhance technical expertise. This commitment enables the organization to adapt quickly to customer needs, offering tailored recommendations and strategies that align with specific business objectives. By staying ahead of industry shifts, Open iT equips its customers with the insights and tools needed for effective software management.
Open iT Beyond 25 Years
For 25 years, Open iT has adapted its solutions to meet the evolving needs of organizations managing software assets. By continuously refining its tools and analytics, Open iT helps businesses navigate the complexities of software license management, optimize resources, and make informed decisions.
Looking ahead, Open iT continues its commitment to the success of our customers. We will endeavor to enhance our capabilities, expand integrations, explore more strategic partnerships. and develop solutions that support organizations in achieving greater license efficiency and cost control. Thank you for your trust and collaboration—we look forward to the road ahead!
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