Name: Shadow Licensing Uncovered: Smart Control for Unmanaged Software
Start: 2026-02-04T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-02-04T17:00:00+00:00
Location: OpenLM

Gain confident control: Advanced license management for ALTAIR Managed (SaaS)

Altair provides critical software for simulation, high-performance computing, and data analytics. Their shift toward the cloud with ALTAIR Managed (Hosted Altair Units) provides flexibility, but managing this Software as a Service (SaaS) environment requires precise governance to optimize usage and prevent cost overruns.

OpenLM is your trusted partner, offering the deep expertise and proactive tools to master your cloud-based Altair Units, ensuring your engineering teams always have the resources they need while controlling your operational spend.

Introduction to ALTAIR Managed: What is ALTAIR Managed Licensing?

Altair Managed Licensing is a cloud-based service hosted on the Altair One portal that eliminates the need for on-premise license servers. It manages a shared pool of Altair Units (tokens), allowing authorized users to access and run any supported Altair application from any location with just an internet connection. This system automatically handles “leveling” and “stacking” of units to optimize consumption without requiring VPNs or local maintenance.

All about licensing schemas of ALTAIR Managed (SaaS)

ALTAIR Managed refers to the cloud-based, or Hosted, system for managing Altair Units (AUs), often accessed via the Altair One portal. While convenient, this model introduces distinct management challenges compared to traditional on-premise licensing.

Altair Units (AUs): This is Altair’s patented, units-based subscription. Customers purchase a pool of sharable AUs, which users draw from to access the entire Altair and Altair Partner Alliance (APA) portfolio.
SaaS focus: The challenge shifts from server management to governance and consumption control. You must track who is accessing the cloud service, when they are active, and how quickly they are depleting the AU pool.
The invisible drain: Unlike on-premise licenses where usage is visible on the server, inactive users or poorly managed access in a SaaS environment can lead to significant cost drain or credit depletion without clear visibility.

OpenLM's solution for ALTAIR Managed optimization

OpenLM provides a comprehensive, forward-thinking solution for your cloud entitlements. We integrate directly with the ALTAIR Managed environment to provide the necessary governance, oversight, and actionable insights for your Altair Units.

OpenLM capability	Value for ALTAIR Managed (SaaS)
Real-time unit consumption monitoring	Get by-the-second visibility into exactly which users, groups, and projects are consuming Altair Units from your pool. This eliminates the “black box” of SaaS usage, supporting claims with data.
Utilization tracking and governance	Monitor the last login and activity date for every user provisioned access to the Altair One portal. Confidently identify and de-provision inactive users to ensure your paid entitlements are only consumed by active engineers.
Proactive unit depletion alerts	Set custom thresholds and receive notifications when the total pool of Altair Units approaches a critical low level or is being consumed at an unsustainable rate. This allows you to intervene before your teams face a shortage.
Allocation and chargeback	Align Altair Units usage directly to your internal cost centers and project codes, enabling accurate and transparent chargeback for your cloud consumption.
SaaS/On-premise unification	View your cloud-based ALTAIR Managed usage alongside your on-premise licenses and other SaaS applications, creating a single, authoritative source of truth for your entire software asset portfolio.

The OpenLM advantage for ALTAIR Managed

Our platform is purpose-built for the complexity of enterprise-level engineering software and high-value cloud services. OpenLM integrates seamlessly with the ALTAIR Managed environment, giving you the detailed, real-time control necessary to optimize this complex SaaS consumption model. We monitor and manage more than 90 different engineering license managers—the highest number in the industry—with features specifically tailored for maximizing your investment in high-cost tools like Altair Units.

Granular consumption insights: OpenLM provides sophisticated monitoring of your Altair Units usage, enabling clear reporting on which users and groups are drawing from your pool. This is crucial for confidently understanding consumption trends, forecasting future needs, and preparing for procurement discussions.
Maximized ROI on SaaS: Our governance and reporting features ensure that every purchased unit translates into productive work. By identifying and highlighting inactive or underutilized user access, we help you make data-supported de-provisioning decisions, which directly prevents waste and maximizes your return on investment by deferring unnecessary additional unit purchases.
Unified management and oversight: OpenLM provides a single, unified environment for managing your cloud-based ALTAIR Managed licenses alongside your other license managers (supporting 140+ in total, including both on-premise and SaaS). This authoritative centralized view simplifies license administration and provides the context required for strategic asset management.