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Proof of Concept: test Open iT in your own environment
A Proof of Concept (PoC) tests Open iT on your own license servers and applications. Open iT sets it up, on-premises or in the cloud, and monitors the servers and applications you select over a defined evaluation period. At the end, Open iT gives you a findings report and a conclusion report with recommendations. The question it answers is simple. Does Open iT work in our environment?
Choose a PoC if
Your own license servers
You need to see Open iT running on your own license servers, not in a sample.
Beyond checkouts
You want to go beyond checkouts, see whether anyone was working, and get idle licenses returned to the pool.
On-premises deployment
Your IT or security team needs it deployed on-premises.
Choose another option if
Fast-Track Cloud Trial
You only want a quick look at FlexNet usage, on your own, for free. Start the Fast-Track Cloud Trial.
Proof of Value
You need a documented ROI and savings case, or want to test LicensePredictor or LicensePlanner. That is the Proof of Value.
What a Proof of Concept includes
What Open iT sets up
- An Open iT-led deployment on your real data
- On-premises or in the cloud
- Monitoring of the license servers and applications you select, over a defined evaluation period
What you can evaluate
- Level 1: which licenses were checked out, by whom and when
- Level 2: whether anyone was actually working while a license was checked out (active versus inactive use)
- Level 3: automated license harvesting, which returns idle licenses to the pool
- ComputeAnalyzer, StorageAnalyzer, CLIMS and other Open iT modules
- Plugins and cost integrations (limited)
What you receive
- A PoC findings report based on your usage data
- A project conclusion report with recommendations
- A walkthrough with basic training
- A limited number of consultation sessions
What the Proof of Concept doesn't include
A Proof of Concept doesn’t include LicensePredictor, LicensePlanner, the ROI and savings analysis report or advanced training. Those are part of the Proof of Value.
4-HOUR CONTRACT & LICENSE SAVINGS WORKSHOP
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Get expert-led clarity on your software contracts, in a focused session that surfaces savings opportunities and renewal risks, no tool required.
- Prepare for upcoming renewals with clearer insight
- Validate contract assumptions against expected demand
- Get expert guidance before making licensing decisions
- Walk away with a prioritized view of your top savings opportunities
- Get a clear 30-90 day action plan
- Know exactly what to validate before your next renewal
Proof of Concept FAQ
Is a Proof of Concept free?
No. The Fast-Track Cloud Trial is the free option.
What is the difference between a PoC and a PoV?
A PoC shows that Open iT works in your environment and what your usage looks like. A PoV adds a comparison against your license agreements and ends with a documented ROI and savings justification.
Can the PoC run on-premises?
Yes. Open iT sets it up on-premises or in the cloud.
What do we need to provide?
Sign up for the Proof of Concept and a sales representative will get in touch with you to discuss the details.
Request a Proof of Concept
Sign up for the Proof of Concept and a sales representative will get in touch with you to discuss the details.