Name: Optimizing high value A&D Engineering Software License Concurrency
Start: 2026-02-17T15:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-02-17T15:30:00+00:00
Location: OpenLM

Siemens Polarion license management and optimization with OpenLM

Siemens Polarion is a unified, 100% browser-based Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) solution used to define, build, test, and manage complex software systems. Polarion’s suite covers critical areas like Requirements Management, Test Management, and collaboration, making its continuous availability essential for product development and compliance in regulated industries.

OpenLM provides a comprehensive solution for monitoring Siemens Polarion licensing, transforming usage logs into actionable, long-term historical analysis. OpenLM Siemens Polarion monitoring helps organizations optimize license allocation, support audits, and achieve cost savings by making data-driven decisions.

Understanding Polarion licensing: Named and concurrent

Polarion offers a flexible licensing structure designed to accommodate development teams of all sizes, from small teams to thousands of users.

What is Siemens Polarion license manager?

The Siemens Polarion License Manager is the essential component that manages and controls access to the Polarion ALM software. It ensures secure and compliant usage of the platform’s various features. Licenses are typically activated online using a License Key Code, which generates a license file tied to the hardware key (unique identifier) of the server.

Polarion licensing schemas

Polarion licensing is user-centric and available in two primary models, which can be mixed and added as needed:

Concurrent user license:
- Model: Not assigned to specific users.
- Use case: Counts users working with or enabling Polarion at the same time. Optimal for users who use Polarion from time-to-time and share the license.
Named user license:
- Model: Assigned to specific user(s) identified by login name.
- Use case: Optimal for users who work regularly and frequently with Polarion.
Product-specific licenses: Access is also tiered by product, where the core product code-base activates specific functionalities:
- Polarion ALM: Full ALM suite (for Project Managers, IT Directors).
- Polarion QA / Requirements: Specialized feature sets (for Testers, Requirements Engineers).
- Polarion PRO / REVIEWER: Companion licenses for developers or external stakeholders.

OpenLM's solution for Siemens Polarion license monitoring and optimization

OpenLM provides crucial historical usage analysis that Polarion’s built-in dashboard often lacks. OpenLM is configured to monitor Siemens Polarion via log file parsing.

OpenLM capability	Value for Polarion licenses	Supported by OpenLM
Historical usage reporting	Continuously collects and backs up log data to track usage across merged log files (hourly, daily, or monthly).	Yes
Real-time usage monitoring	Tracks the number of users consuming licenses. Report resolution is by second.	Yes
License optimization support	Identifies underutilized licenses and can recommend switching frequent Concurrent users to cheaper Named licenses.	Yes
Compliance and auditing	Supports audit preparation by storing usage data in a secure, structured format and tracking license usage history.	Yes
Forecasting and planning	Generates visual reports using historical insights for license renewal planning and cost forecasting.	Yes
User activity analysis	Breaks down active vs. inactive users and provides visual logs of user login events and session duration.	Yes

The OpenLM advantage for Siemens Polarion licenses

OpenLM turns complex Polarion log data into clear, actionable intelligence, supporting both compliance and optimization goals for this critical ALM platform.

Reduce costs via optimization: By identifying underutilized licenses and guiding the shift to optimal license types (Named vs. Concurrent), OpenLM helps achieve significant total cost of ownership (TCO) reductions.
Continuous compliance: The system provides ongoing data retention and audit support, which is critical for organizations in highly regulated industries that rely on Polarion for functional safety compliance (e.g., ISO 26262).
Troubleshooting support: Easily identify peak usage times and system bottlenecks to troubleshoot login failures caused by concurrent license overuse.
Unified SAM: Monitor Siemens Polarion alongside all other supported license managers in a single, intuitive platform.