Name: Mastering Dongle Management with OpenLM Platform
Start: 2026-03-05T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-03-05T17:00:00+00:00
Location: OpenLM

Phase2Phase license management with OpenLM

Phase2Phase provides specialized simulation software for the Oil & Gas industry (such as RE-Studio for reservoir engineering).

These tools are used to interpret complex reservoir data. The licenses are expensive niche assets, often shared among a small group of highly paid experts.

OpenLM ensures that these valuable technical assets are utilized efficiently, preventing hoarding by individual reservoir engineers.

What is Phase2Phase License Server: An introduction

Phase2Phase License Server manages entitlements for structural engineering software like S-FRAME and S-STEEL (originally developed by Phase2Phase, now acquired by Altair). Historically, it utilized Sentinel RMS (Thales) technology, where a centralized server daemon distributes floating license tokens to client workstations on the network. Administrators typically manage these licenses using the WLMAdmin utility or the Sentinel Admin Control Center to track concurrent usage. Since the acquisition, however, new deployments are increasingly transitioning to the Altair License Management (ALM) system.

Licensing schemas of Phase2Phase

Phase2Phase uses a proprietary license server designed to manage concurrent access to their suite.

Long hold times: Reservoir simulations and data interpretation take time. Engineers often keep the software open for days.
The “campfire” effect: In small expert teams, one user might unintentionally hog all available licenses, forcing others to wait. Social enforcement is often awkward; data-driven enforcement is neutral.

OpenLM’s solution for Phase2Phase license optimization

OpenLM connects to the Phase2Phase server to provide transparency, showing exactly who is using the software and for how long.

OpenLM capability	Value for Phase2Phase licenses
Real-time visibility	A simple dashboard showing “Who has the license?” This allows engineers to coordinate usage without shouting across the office.
Usage duration tracking	Identify sessions that have been open for abnormal lengths (e.g., 48+ hours). Investigate if this is a genuine long simulation or a forgotten session.
Denial logging	Track how often engineers try to access the software but fail. This data supports the business case for buying more seats.
Cost allocation	Tag usage to specific reservoir assets or fields. Charge the license cost to the asset (e.g., “North Sea Asset”) rather than general IT overhead.

OpenLM advantages for Phase2Phase license usage monitoring

Niche visibility: By bringing Phase2Phase into the OpenLM dashboard, you treat reservoir engineering software with the same governance standards as Microsoft or Adobe products.

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