Do You Really Need a License Manager? Or can you use an Activation Server as a License Manager? In certain circumstances, you could use an Activation Server as a license manager. This would be the case for very simple, straightforward node-locked licensing. For example, an app that runs on a phone or a tablet (or a simple …
101 License Models – Metered License Models
A while ago, we wrote a blog post entitled 101 license models. Since that time we followed up with posts on unrestricted license models, nodelocked license models, floating license models, and token-based license models. In this post, we explore the fifth set of license models described in that post – the Metered License Models. Metered License Models To review, …
101 License Models – Token-Based License Models
A while ago, we wrote a blog post entitled 101 license models. Since that time we followed up with posts on unrestricted license models, nodelocked license models, and floating license models. In this post, we explore the fourth set of license models described in that post – the Token-Based License Models. Token-Based License Models To review, token-based licenses are …
Implement a Recurring Revenue License Model
For more predictable revenues, consider a Recurring Revenue License Model. Software vendors increasingly rely on a recurring revenue license model and other pricing strategies to create steadier revenue streams. These strategies result in smoother and more predictable revenue growth which makes financial planning easier and increases business efficiency, maximizing value to shareholders. A license manager such …
Policy in the License
Don’t paint yourself into the corner – use Policy in the License. When you think about adding licensing to your software, you want the licensing software to “do the work” of licensing. You don’t want to write special code to handle the various business cases for your licenses. When you put the policy in the license, …
101 License Models – Floating License Models
A while ago, we wrote a blog post entitled 101 license models. Since that time we followed up with posts on unrestricted license models and nodelocked license models. In this post, we will explore the third set of license models described in that post – the Floating License Models. The Floating License Models To review, floating licenses are …
Zeenyx Software Relies on Reprise Software Licensing
Zeenyx Software Relies on Reprise We’ve been using RLM to license AscentialTest since 2009 when we first released our product. We’re happy that we made the right choice right from the start. Our customers consistently find that RLM is both easy to deploy and administer. They appreciate the web-based License Sever Administrator to manage their …
Home Brew replaced by RLM at Live2D
Home Brew replaced by RLM at Live2D. As a small developer of graphics software, we were looking for a way to securely distribute our software globally. Our first option in 2013 was to develop our own “home brew” license management system. We wanted to protect our product in a way that was robust yet fair to …
FX Vendor Mootzoid switched to RLM
Mootzoid switched to RLM from “home-made licensing” In 2008 Mootzoid started developing and selling plugins. At that time, no software license manager was used because the number of customers and users was just too small to justify investing time or money into a software licensing system. As the user and customer base grew, the need for …
Software Monetization – That’s Fancy Talk
“Software Monetization” – What does it mean to your business? Industrial companies are increasingly using software as the driver of their future growth. Sustainable growth is fed by profits. But to grow profitably, you need to ensure that your software infrastructure has the proper licensing controls built-in, so that you can get paid for the …