Part 2 of 3 in the LicenseAnalyzer™ Series
Move beyond visibility. Gain a clear picture of how, where, and by whom engineering licenses are truly used—enabling smarter, data-driven decisions and greater accountability across engineering teams.
License management is a journey. LicenseAnalyzer Level 1 provides visibility into license availability, usage trends, and denials. LicenseAnalyzer Level 2 adds a critical next step: accountability through True Active Usage.
By enriching license data with granular, user-specific activity metrics, Level 2 enables organizations to not only see what is happening but also understand who is using licenses, how actively they are being utilized, and how to optimize cost and compliance with greater precision.
Uncover the Truth Behind License Activity
Engineering applications are often left running while idle, leading to inflated usage stats. LicenseAnalyzer Level 2 differentiates between license checkouts and actual engagement, helping organizations track productivity and software value more accurately.
Engineering applications are often left running idle, leading to inflated and misleading usage stats.
LicenseAnalyzer Level 2 goes beyond simple checkouts, distinguishing between true license engagement and passive consumption to deliver a more accurate picture of software value and productivity.
Unlike tools that simply log access, LicenseAnalyzer Level 2 captures true active usage through multi-dimensional activity monitoring:
- CPU, Memory, and I/O Activity
Detects when applications are performing compute-intensive tasks (e.g., simulations or rendering), as opposed to sitting idle in the background..
- User Input (Mouse and Keyboard Activity)
Identifies active user interaction to distinguish between engaged sessions and passive license occupations.
- Application Window Status
Determines whether software is actively in use or minimized and unattended.
- User and Session Mapping
Ties usage data to individuals, devices, departments, and projects—enabling chargebacks, accountability, and granular reporting.
How True Active Usage Transforms Licensing Strategy
Hold Teams Accountable with Verified Activity
True Active Usage shifts the focus from simply tracking license checkouts to verifying how licenses are being used. By capturing user-level activity—such as CPU load, mouse movements, and application focus— LicenseAnalyzer Level 2 links actual software usage to specific individuals, departments, and projects.
This enables:
- Fair and accurate chargebacks or showbacks, based on usage that reflects actual work performed
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- Informed discussions with department leads about license needs, fostering a culture of accountability
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- Reduction in passive consumption, as teams become more aware of how their usage patterns impact cost allocations
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Align Metrics with Real-World Engineering Workflows
Generic idle-time policies often misrepresent usage in engineering contexts, where users may run long simulations or switch between tasks. LicenseAnalyzer Level 2 allows organizations to define what constitutes “active” based on application-specific behavior and workflow requirements.
You can:
- Tailor activity thresholds to reflect what “productivity” means in your environment—whether that’s continuous user input or sustained system load.
- Differentiate between passive and engaged sessions, avoiding costly misinterpretations of license utilization.
- Ensure data accuracy for both interactive and compute-heavy applications, from CAD to simulation software.
Support Any Licensing Model with Precision
Complex, mixed-license environments require a nuanced view of usage. Whether you’re managing:
- Token-based licenses, where consumption is time-weighted,
- Named user licenses, where individual engagement must be justified, or
- Feature-based entitlements, where specific tools are used sporadically
True Active Usage ensures that usage reports reflect actual demand, not just system access. This empowers smarter procurement, audit-ready compliance reporting, and enterprise-wide visibility—supporting informed decisions and stronger alignment between IT, finance, and engineering teams.
Extending Your License Management Journey
If you are ready to evolve beyond availability metrics—adding granular user accountability and precise activity monitoring— LicenseAnalyzer Level 2 is the logical next step.
Schedule a demo now to see how True Active Usage helps your organization leverage real utilization data to optimize engineering license management.
