Autodesk license management: Take control of Autodesk named-user licensing with OpenLM

Software license management is evolving. If your organization depends on specialized, high-cost tools like Autodesk, you have likely felt the impact of moving from concurrent licenses to the named-user subscription model. Now, you need to provide every user with their own subscription, which can quickly increase license counts and drive up costs.

Without the right Autodesk license management tools, you risk spending budget on licenses assigned to inactive users. OpenLM Autodesk license management supports every Autodesk licensing model, including Autodesk named-user license management, Flex (Token-Flex), and legacy FlexLM. You get full visibility and control for Autodesk license monitoring, Autodesk user activity monitoring, and efficient license management. Additionally, OpenLM supports a wide range of Autodesk products such as AutoCAD, Revit, Maya, 3ds Max, and Civil 3D, ensuring that your key software tools are compatible with our system.

The named-user challenge: Hidden costs and zero visibility

OpenLM for Autodesk license management: Your proactive solution for named-user optimization

Granular usage visibility: Moving beyond ‘assigned’

• Named license analysis report: This Autodesk license usage report shows how efficiently you assign named-user licenses. It combines Autodesk user activity monitoring metrics with allocation data, so you can quickly spot inactive or underused assignments.
• Actual usage monitoring: OpenLM’s Autodesk license usage tracking tool monitors how long each user is active versus idle. You can see the difference between users who only hold a license and those who actually use the software, helping you eliminate costly shelfware and optimize Autodesk license costs.

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Automated reallocation with Subscription Optimizer

• Intelligent reassignment: This feature uses machine learning and past usage data to automatically reassign licenses. It reclaims licenses from users who are unlikely to use them and gives them to those who need them now. This maximizes efficiency and reduces waste.
• Waste prevention: Subscription Optimizer automates this process, so you stop paying for unused subscriptions and reduce costs.

Contextual reporting and cost alignment

• Directory sync integration: OpenLM syncs with your directory services, such as Active Directory or Azure AD, to link license usage to users, groups, and departments. This gives you detailed reporting and lets you perform accurate chargeback or showback based on real usage.
• Projects feature: Align software usage and costs with business initiatives and cost centers. This gives executives and project managers the financial transparency they need.

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Proactive security and access control

• License access control (LAC): Set clear, policy-based rules for license access. Only authorized users or groups can access Autodesk licenses, which prevents unauthorized use and reduces waste.
• Alerts: Set up OpenLM alerts to monitor your Autodesk environment. Get instant notifications for critical events, like license procurement expiration, so you can address issues before they cause downtime or compliance problems.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Autodesk named-user licensing is a subscription-based model where each user is assigned their own license, replacing the traditional network or concurrent licensing. This model provides user-based access but can lead to increased costs if not managed effectively.

To optimize Autodesk named-user licenses, regularly monitor user activity, reclaim unused licenses, and utilize detailed Autodesk license usage reports. Solutions like OpenLM provide automation, insights, and reallocation tools for ongoing optimization.

OpenLM offers advanced Autodesk license management tools, including real-time Autodesk user activity monitoring, automated reallocation, and comprehensive Autodesk license usage tracking. These features help organizations identify inactive assignments, reduce costs, and maximize license utilization.

Yes, OpenLM provides real-time Autodesk license monitoring and tracking. The platform generates Autodesk license usage reports and enables proactive Autodesk named-user monitoring, giving you accurate, actionable data.

OpenLM is compatible with both on-premises and cloud-based Autodesk products, supporting the latest Autodesk named-user license management requirements.

OpenLM stands out for its comprehensive Autodesk license management tools, user-friendly interface, robust reporting features, and ability to manage Autodesk licenses efficiently across your organization. It offers actionable insights, automation, and cost optimization for all Autodesk environments.