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

Seisware license management and optimization with OpenLM

Seisware is an integrated package of seismic interpretation tools, specifically designed for geoscientists. Used extensively in the Oil & Gas industry, Seisware provides comprehensive solutions for subsurface exploration, development, and geological and geophysical workflows. As a critical tool for multi-million dollar drilling decisions, maximizing the availability of Seisware licenses is paramount.

OpenLM provides a robust Software License Management (SLM) solution that supports monitoring Seisware licenses. OpenLM Seisware integration helps organizations effectively resolve common issues like license denials and licenses running idle. By providing real-time reporting and license optimization features, OpenLM boosts your software license management experience.

Understanding Seisware licensing: Specialized geoscience access

Seisware’s licensing models are designed to support the collaborative and project-intensive nature of geoscience work, emphasizing accessibility and real-time data analysis.

What is Seisware?

Seisware is an integrated geoscience solution that makes it easier for multi-disciplinary teams to visualize, analyze, and share interpretations of the subsurface. The software incorporates all geoscience data, well, log, production, seismic, and cultural data to streamline workflows.

Seisware licensing schemas

Seisware utilizes flexible models to cater to corporate entities and consultants:

Subscription Model: Seisware primarily uses a license-based subscription model. With a subscription, users always have access to the latest version of the software, plus necessary support and maintenance.
Perpetual Licenses: The company may also offer perpetual licenses, where the software is purchased outright in the version that exists today. These licenses may come with annual software maintenance and support costs.
Concurrent/Floating Access: Seisware is a true multi-user product, implying that licenses are shared or pooled across the network.
Viewer Licenses: A Stand-Alone Viewer is often available for an extra cost, allowing non-planning team members to view results and evaluate scenarios without requiring a full planning license.

OpenLM's solution for Seisware license monitoring and optimization

OpenLM provides a wide array of capabilities for maximizing the utilization of your Seisware investment.

OpenLM Capability	Value for Seisware Licenses	Supported
Automatic License Harvesting	Enables you to reclaim any license running idle and automatically make it available for other users. This is crucial for environments where licenses may be left open but unused.	Yes
Real-time Monitoring & Reporting	Provides in-depth reports on current and historical data, which are essential for tracking usage trends.	Yes
Denial Reports	OpenLM tracks True Denials, helping to identify bottlenecks where users face license denials during urgent requirements.	Yes
Idle Session Detection	Detects idle sessions and reports the actual usage of applications under monitoring.	Yes
Project & Group Billing (Chargeback)	Helps with chargeback based on project and group usage, ensuring cost center accountability.	Yes
Renewal Forecasting	Provides a precise view of the licenses required for your next renewal.	Yes

The OpenLM advantage for Seisware licenses

OpenLM provides the necessary tools to manage Seisware, ensuring that your geoscientists can focus on subsurface analysis rather than license availability.

Maximize Uptime: By automatically closing idle applications, OpenLM prevents downtime caused by insufficient licenses and ensures licenses are available when needed.
Data-Driven Negotiations: OpenLM helps organizations obtain usage reports, generate insights, and provides the data required for vendor negotiations.
Avoid Over-licensing: OpenLM helps organizations avoid over-licensing by providing insights into license usage patterns and identifying costs and benefits of license deployment.
Unified SAM: Monitor Seisware alongside all major hardware licenses and over 75 other license managers in a single common report format.