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Why KeyServer?
Full License Control
KeyServer allows a network administrator to centrally control access
to any Windows or Macintosh application running anywhere on the
network. KeyServer limits launches of each application to the legal
number available and can control access to a given program by any
combination of criteria such as network location, time of day, name/password,
etc.
Enterprise Strength (PDF)
The KeyServer solution is robust and scalable, where a single KeyServer
can support tens of thousands of computers.
Why have a License Management Tool?
Useful features
- Different User Groups / Different Privileges
- Reserve Licenses for Lab Usage
- Support for Portable Computers
- Prevent Use of Games & Instant Messaging Software
- Stop Piracy in Open Computing Environment
Primary Functions of KeyServer
- Discover & Identify Software Assets
- Manage Legal Use / Prevent Piracy
- Make Software More Accessible
- Produce Detailed Usage Reports
- Reclaim & Redistribute Unused Licenses
- Prevent Use of Unwanted Applications
Manage Any Type of Software License
- Single-User Licenses - e.g. Microsoft, FileMaker, and others
- Concurrent Use Licenses - e.g. Adobe, Deneba, Corel, and others
- In Any Location - Both desktop installed software and server-based
software
Two Unique Management Choices
- Secure Key Prevents Piracy - Installs technology into existing
software
- Convenient "Auto-discover" Method - Locate and manage
end-user installed software
- Use One or Both Methods
Seamless Global and Local Support
- Instantaneous Global & Local Access - Seamless support for
50,000+ multi-OS users
- Global Administration from any Desktop - Administer KeyServer
worldwide from anywhere
- KeyShadows Provide Global Fault-tolerance
Flexible Logging & Reports
- Extensive Usage Logs
- Internal Logs & SQL Data Streaming
- Fourteen Standard, Built-in Reports
- Unlimited Custom Reports - SQL/Crystal Reports/Cognos
- Combine Reports from Multiple KeyServers
- Integrate with Other Management Systems
- Publish Reports from Anywhere on Internet
The Hidden Benefit
"Organizations that implement an
effective asset management strategy will realize savings of between
5 and 35 percent of their IT budgets".
- Gartner Group Study
Mature Technology
KeyServer has been shipping for 14 years, with continuous additions
to the core technology. With tens of thousands of customers, and
each of these customers managing hundreds (if not thousands of client
computers), KeyServer has strength in it's huge installed base.
Manage All License
Types
KeyServer will manage and enforce all software license types, be
that concurrent or single node licenses.
Fully Cross Platform
Client support includes - Win3.x, Win95/98/NT/2000/XP, all Mac,
Mac OSX and Thin Clients.
The KeyServer itself can be installed on Win95/98/NT/2000/XP, all
Mac, NetWare, Linux and Mac OSX.
License management can span operating systems, so that suite applications
can be managed seemlessly.
Transparent to Users
Most of the time your Users will not know they are under KeyServer
management.
Network friendly
Network traffic is minimal when using KeyServer. Extremely small
packets are transferred across the network.
AutoDiscovery
KeyServer will inform the Administrator of newly installed applications.
The Administrator can even allow denial of launch of these applications,
from central KeyServer administrator console.
Authentication
& Reporting
With multiple Authentication modules as well as inbuilt reports,
KeyServer can stream to SQL databases for additional reporting or
Authentication.
Manage Remote Users
KeyCheckout can handle Users not connected to the network, and still
maintain license compliance, or Users can dial in and launch applications
as if they were connected to the LAN/WAN.
Schedule Application
Use
Applications can be scheduled for use by particular groups of people
or computers.
Deny Authorised
Applications
Once you autodiscover applications, you can deny (or restrict) launch
of any application found on your network. Deny launch of games,
or other applications you do not wish to be run on your network,
with a simple switch from the central KeyServer Administrator console.
Central Control
One point of management for all software assets. Assistant privileges
can be granted to allow multi-access to KeyServer administrator
console.
Applications can
be launched anywhere
KeyServer's unique method of management, enables software to reside
anywhere on the network, on local hard drives, on servers, on cd-rom's.
No restrictions on where software can be installed.
Manage Software Upgrades
Central control of all software licenses, can give you an easy method
of upgrading software versions of any application across the network.
When upgrading to the next version, place a post launch message
on the old version, and direct Users to upgrade to the new application
(eg. available from server 'x'). Then gradually decrease the licenses
available for the old version whilst increasing available licenses
for the new version.
Reports
Produce high level, or detailed reports on all software activity.
Full utilisation reports on all activity across your network. Either
via internal reports, or streamed out to external SQL database,
reports give you the vital information on actual software usage.
These statistics can then be used to determine future software upgrades,
or removal for the network - and help with accurate software forecasts/budgets.
Many sites just use the reporting function alone to gather real
statistics of software usage, and then implement their software
policies using KeyServer management.
Broad Industry Support
KeyServer is the de-facto Industry leader in Software License Management.
KeyServer has close links with the SIIA, BSA, BSAA and major software
publishers.
Free Support
We provide free support to all KeyServer customers. KeyServer is
a mature and robust solution, and we stand behind the product, and
offer a full 60 day money back guarantee if you are not totally
satisfied.
Rapid Deployment
KeyServer works 'out of the box' and requires no customisation.
Why have a License Management Tool?
Get
Organised
Once your network grows to more than 50 computers, managing what
software is installed on which computer becomes almost impossible.
Manage
Scarce Resources
Typically every organisation has purchased enough computers and
network equipment to run a network, however, the software that is
run on this network is still the most expensive resource used on
the network.
Enforce
Software License Agreements
Each software vendor, Microsoft, Adobe, etc. have their own particular
License Agreement and you are obliged to comply with these agreements.
A software license management tool should be able to enforce these
agreements, so that you know that you are legal.
Reduce
Total Cost of Ownership
Your total software expenditure should fall by approximately 20%
when using a software license management tool. Guesswork is removed
when using a software license management tool. Real statistics on
software usage can be generated and resources allocated accordingly.
Typically, an organisation should be able to pay for the cost of
the license management tool within the 1st year of implementation.
Be
ready for an external Audit
Software Publishers are becoming more proactive in auditing organisations
for compliance to license agreements. Presenting the reports from
a license management tool will show any external auditor what is
occurring on your network.
Enforce
Company Policy
Your organisation may have certain policies on software usage, and
you need to have a tool to enforce those policies. Such policies
may be not to download applications from the Internet, or only use
certain applications out of normal business hours.
Manage
Software Upgrades
How do you migrate your Users to the latest version of a software
application? A license management tool should be able to manage
this migration with ease.
Stop
Piracy
Ideally you should not want your site to be a source for pirated
software. You may want to protect your own in-house software, or
add application level security to your network.
Be
Proactive
Have real statistics to take to management meetings when decisions
need to be taken on upgrading software applications. Implement training
programs which cater towards actual software being used.
Software
Librarian
A library cannot operate without a Librarian, so too, your software
library requires a software librarian to manage your software resources.
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