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3 Keys to a Successful Vendor Negotiation
Anyone who deals with multi-million-dollar negotiations with software vendors knows that preparation starts long before the license agreements are set
How to Effectively Meter Cadence® Design Software
Cadence® Design Systems is a leader in electronic design with more than 30 years of expertise in the computational software
3 Simple Tips for a Seamless Autodesk® Transition
Except for a few products, Autodesk has offered trade-ins (1 standalone license to 1 named user; 1 network license to
How to Maximize MATLAB Toolbox Usage
Carving its expertise in the world of technical computing, MATLAB helps engineers and scientists worldwide in accelerating the pace of
Simplifying VM Management Through Azure Extensions
Virtual Machines (VM) have become one of the most in-demand computing resource for many IT companies. VMs allow them the
The Basics of V-Ray License Management
When it comes to computer-generated imagery (CGI) and 3D computer graphics and visualization rendering engines, V-Ray is one of the
The Hidden Cost of Software Licensing
Software purchasing is not always straightforward. Starting from the initial procurement, there are licensing fees and usage models, contract negotiation
Effective Management of WFH License Usage
As the world continues to grapple with the Coronavirus pandemic months after local lockdowns started, many companies that have initially adopted temporary work-from-home (WFH) protocols…
Single Sign-On for More Secure Access to Web Apps
When acquiring and/or deploying products and applications, most of the companies nowadays would strictly require the most stable and reliable source of security, especially for web applications.
Take Action on the SAP S/4HANA Migration
SAP has been the market leader in ERP, and one of the more pressing concerns today is the decision and implementation to migrate to the S/4HANA platform.
Evolution of Subscription-Based and PPU Licensing Models
Subscription-based and pay-per-use licensing models will continue to evolve as business demands for vital software applications continue to increase.
Accelerating Deployment with Azure
The deployment of software applications in the cloud can seamlessly be managed through Azure Marketplace.
3 Simple Steps to a Safe and Flexible Software License Optimization
Different software applications may require different optimization parameters and harvesting procedures. Challenges may arise if the exact same parameters…
Compliance in the Realm of Engineering Software
For most software applications, such as ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), compliance is the main driver for companies to implement a software asset management…
Simplifying License Management through Centralization
In this era of rapid technology advancement, software vendors are increasingly leaning towards selling software with a compatible license manager…
Metering Hexagon PPM Apps while Transitioning to ISL
Hexagon PPM, which offers a wide variety of software solutions including CADWorx, CAESAR II, Smart Review, Smart 3D, Intergraph Smart P&ID, etc., has effectively launched…
4 Things to Consider for Your IT Inventory Review
As the initial rush to comply with government work-from-home (WFH) mandates begins to settle down, asset managers may want to return their focus, with increased…
Time to Optimize E&P Software Licenses
One of the hardest hit sectors during this Coronavirus pandemic is the Oil and Gas industry. With travel and shipment restrictions, as well as a general slowdown in…
Jump into the Autodesk® Licensing Transition Without Breaking a Sweat
Autodesk® has been a great partner for design, engineering, simulation, and technical companies around the globe. The demand…
3 Ways to Apply Remote Software Licensing Effectively
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the global economy and disrupts how most people work, a variety of new business challenges have been introduced with the…
3 Common Myths About Migrating to the Cloud
When moving operation infrastructure to the cloud, there are a lot of misconceptions that can cause efforts to falter. Here are 3 of those misconceptions…
LM-X License Manager Features and How to Use Them for Effective License Management
LM-X License Manager is one of the premium products of X-Formation – a company based on Aarhus, Denmark with extended offices…
MathWorks Usage Reporting Made Easy
There are a wide variety of licenses that MathWorks provides for small to large enterprises. At a certain point, typically over 50 MATLAB licenses and several toolboxes…
4 Steps to True License Optimization
As the organization expands, many companies realize that they need software usage metering tools to have visibility and gain more control over their growing portfolio of…
CAD Software Licensing and How to Effectively Manage It
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software is used by artists, architects, engineers, researchers, and medical practitioners such as surgeons to develop technical illustrations…
5 Myths About IT Cost Optimization
IT cost optimization has become a catchphrase for IT managers, CFOs, and CIOs in recent years. It is driven by
4 Things that MacOS Does Better
Over the years, Windows and Linux have been the dominant operating systems in the world of computer technology. These operating systems…
10 Rockin’ Reasons to Work iT with Open iT
Finding the best company to work for can be daunting. One with an excellent work environment that has all the perks and amenities is always on top of everyone’s mind.
Maximizing Software Assets in the Cloud
Learn more The Cloud has been playing a huge role in reshaping Software Asset Management (SAM) over the years. The
Three Ways to Optimize Autodesk® Software Licenses
Autodesk® is one of the most popular and widely used engineering, design, and simulation software in the world. They offer a variety of products used in visualization…
Identifying Product Utilization in Autodesk Suites
Autodesk offers different types of licenses as well as different packages for their products, one of which was Autodesk Suites. Although the Suites are no longer available for…
True Active Usage in Real-Time Monitor
Learn more Monitoring software assets, especially software license usage, is a must in order to keep up with the rapid
Optimizing License Usage with RLM Shared Licenses
Learn more Reprise License Manager (RLM) is a license management tool that provides numerous functionalities and advantages to its users.
Managing Engineering Software Licenses Using RLM
Reprise License Manager (RLM) is a license management tool that offers an efficient and optimized way of controlling license usage
Key Differences between SAM and Engineering Software Management
Learn more Engineering Software Management is a special niche in the Software Asset Management (SAM) space. However, there are key
How to Effectively Manage 3DS Pricing Structures
Dassault Systemes (3DS) provides specific pricing structures for its products. The pricing structure is the basis of the specifications of
Maximizing Open iT Software Capabilities through Classroom Training
Learn more Open iT software solutions suite offers a rich resource of advanced data usage analytics that enables IT professionals
Basics of License Management on DSLS
Learn more Dassault Systemes License Server (DSLS) is an in-house license management tool of Dassault Systemes (3DS), developer of computer-aided
NetHASP and Its Advantages
Hardware Against Software Piracy (HASP) is a powerful licensing solution that independent software vendors (ISVs) have been using over the
Dongle Licensing 101
Learn more When it comes to software licensing, most users demand and lean towards the most flexible, manageable, secure, and protected solutions. It is more appealing when the licensing solution
The Three Levels of LicenseAnalyzer2020™
Learn more Open iT® LicenseAnalyzer2020™ is a complete engineering software management solution that includes over 50 features and functionalities ranging
Manage Engineering Software Licenses with Ease Using Email Alerts
Learn more Engineering software has some of the most complex licensing terms. If these different licensing methods are managed efficiently,
Open iT @20
Learn more Realizing that Oil & Gas companies needed a tool to help them meter, analyze, and optimize their software
5 Simple Tips to Optimize Autodesk® Licensing Costs
Learn more Autodesk® has some of the most popular and widely used engineering, design, and simulation software in the world,
Monitoring SAP Usage Generates Significant Savings on your Next Contract Negotiation
Would you like to walk confidently into your next SAP contract negotiation or audit equipped with the data reports of the exact quantity of licenses and…
LicensePredictor™ and the Future of Engineering Software Management
In this exciting new world of advanced data analytics, usage trends analysis, and machine learning, Open iT launches a pioneering predictive analytics tool for engineering…
The Truth About TrueUse™ Technology
Learn more For 20 years, Open iT has been providing one-of-a-kind consulting services and solutions to many global companies on
Keeping Track of Employee Productivity
Learn more One of the most complicated things to manage is employee productivity. It plays such a big role in
5 Cases that Hinder Productivity and How to Deal with Them
Learn more Employee productivity is crucial to an organization’s success. In engineering software management, user productivity is anchored on the
Bring Software Cost Under Control with an Effective Chargeback Strategy
IT chargeback is a very powerful tool that allows managers to control the increasing IT costs of the company. By establishing a fair cost allocation system…
Year Starter Checklist: Getting the Most Out of Your Software License Agreements
Beginnings can be quite worrisome, especially for highly organized businesses where large amount of money is at risk.
Technology Trends that will Influence the Engineering Software Space
Learn more Disruption is one of the most used terms in many industries in recent times. A disruptive technology describes
Engineering Software Management for CFOs: 7 Advantages that CFOs Gain from Engineering Software Management
Aside from overseeing the company’s financial operations, Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) have the unenviable task of making sure that every purchase…
IT Budgeting for Software: Not a One-and-Done Deal
Let’s be honest. Budgeting for IT is very difficult. Some don’t know how to do it properly. Worse, some don’t even recognize the need for IT budget planning.
5 Complete Reasons Why You Need to Meter Your Autodesk® Software Usage
When it comes to Autodesk® software licenses, no one is scratching their head more than the IT managers who are
4 Strategies to Reduce Engineering Software Costs
Learn more For many businesses, engineering software applications are some of the most expensive IT assets in their portfolio. And
5 Degrees of Awareness of Your Software License’s True Usage
Learn more Beyond traditional software asset management, software license optimization brings about the most immediately apparent business justification for acquiring
License of Interest: 7 Steps to Compliance Nirvana
Learn more “If you think compliance is expensive – try noncompliance.” – Paul McNutty, Former US Deputy Attorney General Purchasing
The 4-Way License Usage Analytics Criteria for Engineering Software Management Tools
Learn more The growing and increasingly competitive industry of Software Asset Management (SAM) continues to drive a smarter market focused
Beyond Monitoring
It is common knowledge that engineering and other technical software can be very expensive, which is why companies and organizations find that employing the best software usage metering tools is crucial in maximizing…
13 Reasons Why Software Access is Denied
Learn more You’re having a great day so far. You had an awesome start, and now you’re finally ready to
Maximizing the Value of SAP Licenses
SAP licensing is widely regarded as one of the most complex models of all major software vendors. The yearly costs of SAP licenses continue to increase…
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Launches Cost Efficiency Program using Open iT
The rising cost of engineering software prompted GSFC to search for a solution that would allow them to determine whether software licenses were being used effectively…
Reduce Cost on Petrel E&P Licenses with Usage Metering
Learn more Petrel Platform, a commonly used E&P application suite, can be among the most expensive software asset investments in
Oracle® Usage Metering and Optimization
Learn more Managing Oracle Licenses Oracle License Audit can be a challenging process for most organizations. Oracle has consistently been
Take Full Advantage of Flexible Licensing Models
Learn more The advent of usage-based or pay-per-use software licensing models paves the way for software consumers to have more
5 Steps to Cut Down on SAP® Licensing Costs
Some asset management professionals consider SAP to have one of the most complex and confusing models of software licensing. Because of this high level of complexity…
Get the Most Out of Your Concurrent Licenses
Learn more Software vendors currently offer a number of different software licensing models and they continue to introduce new models,
How to Improve Productivity by Effectively Tracking Software Usage
Learn more Improving productivity is one of the most significant ways to succeed in business, especially in this challenging economic
Effective Third-Party Support for Software Asset Management Programs
Learn more The many complexities of Software Asset Management (SAM) have led organizations to increasingly utilize software asset management tools.
Tracking MATLAB License Usage Using Open iT
Learn more MATLAB is considered one of the most popular and industry-standard products for mathematical programming. Widely used in industry
Save Costs on Autodesk Software thru Metering
Learn more Autodesk is a multinational publisher of industry-leading software including AutoCAD, Revit, InfraWorks, Alias, HSMWorks, Inventor, ReCap, Mudbox, VRED
ZeroMQ: Solving the Challenges of Distributed Systems
Learn more These days, many applications are distributed across a network, either via LAN or over the Internet, and already
Faster Analysis with OLAP
Business intelligence based on analysis of aggregated data is one of the most important topics in the business world today. More and more businesses are discovering the importance of collecting…
How Oil Company Saved $1.3M on Software Costs in First 18 Months
Learn more To achieve IT optimization and cost savings, you need information about who is using what, when and where
Implementing an Effective IT Chargeback Process
IT chargeback can be a very powerful tool for managers to control the increasing IT costs of their organization. However, without proper implementation, IT chargeback mechanisms…
Enhancing LicenseOptimizer Processes for Version 7.0
Learn more LicenseOptimizer™ is a flexible and powerful license harvesting tool for software optimization. Its primary function is to monitor activity
Celebrating International Women’s Day with Google Developers Group Philippines
To celebrate International Women’s Day, five female employees of Open iT Philippines were chosen to participate in an event called “Women Techmakers Manila…
Open iT Sponsors Programming Competition
This Open iT-sponsored event is hosted by Bicol University which aims to highlight the role of computer coding in driving innovation around the globe…
Empowering Proactive Software Usage Monitoring Thru Email Alerts
Learn more Open iT has recently developed a new way to manage and monitor software usage by adding Email Alerts
Cheers to a Great Year
Learn more Open iT, Inc., PH office – The celebration of 2013 year-end party held at the Queen Margarette Downtown
Calculating Actual Application Usage from License Usage Data
Learn more When monitoring licenses through a license manager, a one-to-one correspondence between the applications bought and the individual licenses
SystemAnalyzer™ Meters CATIA Software Thru Special Module Logging Feature
Learn more Challenge: Efficient Usage of CATIA Software Suite Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA) is a multi-platform computer-aided design/management/engineering
Use IT Budget as a Management Tool
Learn more Worldwide IT spending will be up slightly, according to new figures from Forrester’s “2013 CIO Budget Priorities” report.
Teamwork is Fun
Learn more Open iT, Inc., PH office. It was the time to put down our headsets, take a break from
Launching a Successful SAM Program to Drive Cost Reduction
Learn more More and more business organizations realize the rising costs and risks related to expanding software usage. Many top
Empowering Women to Take on Leadership Roles: An Inspiring Talk with Open iT SVP, Signe Marie Stenseth
Learn more In honor of all mothers during this yearly celebrated Mother’s Day, our blog post for today reflects on
Open iT Reports that Add Value to Business
Learn more Establishing IT performance metrics has always been a complex and difficult task for today’s CIOs. It requires manual
The Hands-on CIO: Driving Innovation while Keeping the Lights On
Learn more Chief Information Officer (CIO) is commonly defined as the person responsible for providing and managing the IT needs
5 Sure Ways on How to Negotiate Better Software Licensing Agreements
Paying for IT you don’t use is bad business. Binding up costly resources can slow down your entire organization, meaning you get less…
The CIO Resolutions: 6 Powerful Ways to be a Better CIO in 2013
Learn more It’s that time of the year again where we look back and assess the changes we need to
Are you Spending Too Much on Software Licenses?
Learn more “Dept. of Veterans Affairs spent millions on PC software it couldn’t use[i]”, according to a recent report by
Saving Money with Green IT
Learn more Many companies have had a long, tough haul since the economic downturn started 5 years ago. Much of the
Securing Software Assets in this Tough Economy
Learn more IDC predicts, “Worldwide IT spending to grow 6% in 2012, despite lingering economic uncertainty[i].” As such, improving accountability
Harness the Value of Software Asset Management
Learn more Software is constantly evolving, and the more expensive and complex systems and applications become, the more benefit an
The CIOs Dilemma
Learn more CIO roles have been changing lately, to include major tasks such as cost-cutting, reworking existing business processes, and
3 Reasons Why You Should Track IT Assets
Learn more Asset management is not only about reducing IT costs. It’s also about identifying cost drivers, and helping business
Four Ways to Future-proof your IT Budget
Learn more CIOs are responsible for the performance of their company’s network infrastructure and for getting the most value out
Chargeback: Transforming IT Costs to Profits
Learn more Are you spending too much on IT? This question has vexed IT managers over the past few decades,
Reducing IT Costs with Optimized IT Asset Management
Learn more Businesses operate using valuable, yet costly, critical assets, and their financial managers may search for ways to implement