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

Coscom license management and optimization with OpenLM

COSCOM Computer GmbH is a small German company specializing in manufacturing software, often providing sophisticated solutions for CAM and shop-floor management. The software’s licenses are controlled by the COSCOM License Monitor, which is vital for maintaining productivity in the production environment.

OpenLM offers a dedicated interface for the COSCOM license manager via the OpenLM Broker. This integration provides essential monitoring and tracking for these networked licenses, enabling inventory, cost management, and minimizing compliance risks.

Understanding COSCOM licensing: Networked access

COSCOM software, typically used in manufacturing and production planning, utilizes a licensing model designed for shared, networked access across an organization’s internal infrastructure.

What is COSCOM license manager?

The COSCOM license manager (or COSCOM license monitor) is the mechanism used by COSCOM Computer GmbH to manage and control access to their proprietary software applications. This system is responsible for distributing and tracking licenses to client machines on a network.

COSCOM licensing schemas

Networked (Concurrent) licenses: COSCOM licenses are primarily networked, meaning a pool of licenses is made available to users across the company’s network. Users check out a license when they start the application and return it when they close it, promoting efficient sharing.

Cost management focus: Due to the specialized nature of manufacturing software, these licenses are high-value assets, and their efficient utilization is critical for minimizing costs.

OpenLM’s Solution for COSCOM Monitoring and Analytics

OpenLM is fully capable of interfacing with the COSCOM LicenseMonitor via the OpenLM Broker to monitor license usage and obtain statistics. This process ensures you get a clear, full overview of your entire COSCOM license usage.

OpenLM capability	Value for COSCOM Licenses	Supported by OpenLM
Real-time usage monitoring	Tracks usage activity with high-resolution reporting, available by second.	Yes
License totals	Reports the total number of licenses owned and available in the pool.	Yes
License usage	Provides detailed reports on who is currently using the licenses.	Yes
Expiration date reporting	Track when your COSCOM licenses are due to expire, allowing for proactive renewal planning.	Yes
Multiple server redundancy	OpenLM does not currently support monitoring COSCOM’s multiple server redundancy schemes (failover).	No
Denials/Borrowing reporting	OpenLM’s current integration relies on logging/status files and does not directly support tracking of Denials or Borrowed licenses.	No

The OpenLM advantage for COSCOM license manager

OpenLM turns the raw data from the COSCOM License Monitor into valuable business intelligence, helping organizations that use this specialized software cut management costs and minimize risks associated with non-compliance.

High-resolution data: With usage tracked per second, OpenLM provides highly granular data, enabling precise analysis of usage patterns in fast-paced production environments.
Inventory and tracking: OpenLM enables these networked licenses to be inventoried and tracked, offering management peace of mind.
Broker reliability: The use of OpenLM Broker (v25.x or higher is required) facilitates buffered communication with the license server, maintaining data integrity.
Unified SAM: OpenLM boasts the largest license manager support in the industry. Monitoring COSCOM is part of this comprehensive approach, providing a full, clear overview of all your licenses in a single platform.