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Subscription-Based Software: The New Normal?
August 11, 2023
Licensing models are slowly changing to be subscription based across the industry. But many organizations still use perpetual licensing.
KISTERS 3DViewStation Optimizes License Management
April 10, 2024
3DViewStations is a software solution for multi-CAD 3D viewing.
Subscription-Based Software: The New Normal?
August 11, 2023
Licensing models are slowly changing to be subscription based across the industry. But many organizations still use perpetual licensing.
Introducing Solid Edge Value-Based Licensing
June 2, 2023
Users can expand product development capabilities with flexible licensing, company says.
Autodesk Modifies Generative Design Extension Pricing
June 7, 2021
Autodesk introduces new pricing policy to promote Generative Design adoption
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Simplify HPC Licensing for Parametric Studies
September 10, 2020
Ansys offers a single solution for enabling simultaneous execution of multiple design variations using standard high-performance computing licenses.
Synchronoss and Bricsys Partner to Manage Communications Networks
August 31, 2020
New agreement gives telecom network service providers the ability to choose from a variety of licensing options for the same functionality as traditional CAD interfaces.
Generative Design in Autodesk Fusion 360 Now More Accessible and Flexible
June 26, 2020
To help Fusion 360 users extend their design exploration capabilities on a regular basis, the company is offering unlimited access to the generative design functionality as a separate subscription.
Editor’s Pick: One License Offers Access to an Entire Rendering Portfolio
June 24, 2020
Chaos Group V-Ray Collection offers instant access to the latest versions of V-Ray, Phoenix FD, Project Lavina and the high-res material library, VRscans, on the same machine.
COVID-19 Spike Puts Remote Collaboration to the Test
April 6, 2020
Design tool vendors ease licensing restrictions and aim for scalability to meet surge in demand from work-at-home engineers.
The Expanding Role of GPUs in Simulation
March 1, 2020
Legacy code is slower to move to the GPU; a hybrid strategy is recommended.
Autodesk Unveils People-Centered Subscription Plan
February 24, 2020
Software giant to retire legacy licensing plans based on serial numbers in favor of a named-user strategy.
New Licensing Options Satiate Users’ Appetite for Design Tool Flexibility
December 1, 2019
As the cloud gains traction and the digital business accelerates, CAD and CAE users are hungry for more flexible deployment and payment options.
Siemens Expands SaaS Offerings to Simcenter Amesim and Simcenter 3D
November 5, 2019
The SaaS framework offers new tiered product bundles in which customers can select the right level of capabilities they need.
Finding Value in Subscription Licensing
November 1, 2019
There are several factors to evaluate when you consider your options.
ANSYS Boosts Support For On-Premise Simulation Through Elastic Licensing
October 7, 2019
Flexible licensing model meets intermittent and long-term business needs.
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