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After researching its options, CPU Tech chose the FlexNet Producer Suite for High-Tech Manufacturers from Flexera Software. Ryan noted, “Flexera Software’s embedded software licensing and entitlement management solution enables CPU Tech to protect our intellec- tual property and allow the customer to operate in a classified/secure area with- out Internet access. We needed a solution that enables a solid revenue model with- out expanding our manufacturing costs.”
“With Flexera Software [see Figure 1] we can now easily upgrade and down- grade our customers without deploying additional hardware as well as offer them licensing and pricing models based on roles and features,” he added.
[Figure 1 | Matching roles/modes to customer design model.]
Embedded licensing technology and entitlement management will enable CPU Tech to realize a reduction in manu- facturing costs and to better manage its Acalis product life cycle. Now CPU Tech can offer a single version of its hardware and simply control the hardware capa- bilities and features based on roles and features. In addition, the licensing adds a valuable security layer in user activation, making sure only those entitled are able to activate the product.
“Flexera Software’s embedded licensing technology enable us to protect CPU Tech and customer intellectual property,” Ryan commented, adding that “with its
Figure 1 | Matching roles/modes to customer design model.
entitlement management solution we expect to see clear savings in the operations area by being able to easily upgrade/downgrade capabilities on the hardware. We will be able to bring products to market faster and tailor subscription licenses to meet customers’ unique requirements, helping us to better serve our customers.”
For CPU Tech, flexible software licensing and entitlement management allows for cost reduction and revenue models that matches customer needs and processes. In the past, much of what were security “rules” to be enforced through audit are now enforced by embedded licensing and entitlement management.
Vikram Koka is the vice president of research and development at Flexera Software, where he is responsible for engineering for the FlexNet Producer Suite for High-Tech Manufacturers. Prior to joining Flexera Software, Vikram was the chief architect for Macrovision across all its product lines, including the DRM, video, and game distribution offerings, in addition to software licensing. Vikram has held senior engineering or technical management positions at large companies such
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