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

QPS license management and optimization with OpenLM

Quality Positioning Services (QPS) provides specialized maritime geomatics software like QINSy and Fledermaus, which are critical for hydrographic surveying, offshore construction, and oil and gas operations. The availability of these high-value tools is paramount for continuous, 24/7 marine and surveying operations.

OpenLM provides full support for monitoring the QPS license manager. OpenLM QPS monitoring transforms the license server data into clear, centralized reports, enabling administrators to optimize their license pool, track usage, and manage compliance across their specialized technical teams.

Understanding QPS licensing: Flexible deployment

QPS provides flexible licensing options to meet the varied demands of the maritime and offshore industries.

What is QPS license manager?

The QPS License Manager refers to the integrated system developed by QPS B.V. that controls access to its software suite, including QINSy and Fledermaus. The manager is an essential component for the proper deployment and utilization of QPS software in client environments.

QPS licensing schemas

QPS offers various models to ensure licenses fit different operational and financial needs:

Subscription-based licensing: Licenses are available via subscription, providing continuous access to the latest updates and features.
Perpetual licensing: The traditional model where the customer purchases the software once and keeps it forever, often requiring a yearly maintenance fee.
Rental basis: Licenses are available for short-term rental use, ideal for project-based work.
Softlock and dongle options: QPS provides both softlock (software-based licensing tied to a machine ID) and dongle (hardware key) options for securing licenses and enabling different deployment environments.
Bundled licensing: QPS offers bundled solutions, such as the QINSy Premium package, which incorporates multiple software applications (e.g., QINSy, Fledermaus, Esri ArcGIS applications) into a single, integrated license.

OpenLM's solution for QPS license monitoring and analytics

OpenLM is fully configured to monitor the QPS license manager. This is achieved by installing the OpenLM Broker on the same machine as the QPS License Manager, where it retrieves usage data and compiles comprehensive reports for the OpenLM Platform.

OpenLM capability	Value for QPS licenses	Supported by OpenLM
Real-time usage monitoring	Tracks usage activity with high-resolution reporting, available by second. This is critical for 24/7 marine operations.	Yes
License inventory	Provides reporting on the total number of licenses owned and features available.	Yes
Historical reporting	Generates detailed reports on license usage over time, allowing for long-term trend analysis and procurement planning.	Yes
Remote administrative actions	Using the Broker enables the ability to remotely start and stop the license manager service.	Yes
License denials/Borrowing	OpenLM’s current documented support for QPS relies on retrieving license totals and usage but does not directly support tracking License Denials, Borrowed licenses, or Expiration Date.	No

The OpenLM advantage for QPS license manager

OpenLM turns the server’s license data into essential business intelligence, enabling organizations to maximize the uptime and efficiency of their specialized maritime software.

Maximize availability: High-resolution monitoring ensures IT administrators have continuous, accurate information on license usage, preventing interruptions in critical, continuous operations.
Strategic cost management: By providing concrete data on actual usage, OpenLM helps organizations manage their subscription, perpetual, and rental licenses efficiently, guiding decisions on renewals and capacity.
Broker reliability: The use of OpenLM Broker (v24.8 or higher is recommended) ensures stable and buffered communication with the license server, maintaining data integrity.
Unified SAM: Centralize the monitoring of the QPS license manager alongside the numerous other engineering and specialty license managers supported by OpenLM.