FLEXlm, I mean FLEXnet, or rather FLEXNet now… made by Macrovision… oh, right, that would be Acresso… what, they aren’t Acresso anymore? Wait a minute. Who makes that software, and what’s it called again?
Without a doubt, FLEXnet, now FLEXNet and formerly known as FLEXlm, has made an impact on the industry of software licensing for over a decade. However, in recent years, the product has undergone a turbulent time. Initially, the software was manufactured by Globetrotter and then from Macrovision. Then, in April 2008, it was bought by the investor Thomas Bravo, forming the company Acresso. Now, less than 2 years later, the company has changed names yet again, and is now Flexera Software. It’s hard to keep up with all these changes.
If I were a now-Flexera customer, I would naturally be concerned, as all these changes leave you unsettled and wondering what to expect next. While the software certainly still has a significant presence in the market, for many it’s become a legacy product that has opened up opportunities for companies like ourselves to provide a better alternative.
Over the past few years, we’ve accomplished many successful transitions to LM-X License Manager, where the customer stories are the same every time:
1. As a smaller company we’re a lot more flexible and dynamic, allowing us to adapt to individual needs much faster.
2. Our lower-cost pricing is more transparent and comprehensive for the customer.
3. LM-X License Manager offers exceptionally high quality that doesn’t require weeks or months for issues to get fixed.
Our customers have discovered that LM-X offers them a more modern licensing solution, with a focus on end-user ease of use and a more streamlined, simplified implementation that doesn’t require mulling over 700+ pages of manuals to accomplish simple tasks.
With our recent price changes, now is a great time to take a look at LM-X License Manager and get a fresh perspective on license management software.
Oh, and by the way, we don’t plan on changing our name anytime soon.
