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Subscription-Based Software: The New Normal?

Licensing models are slowly changing to be subscription based across the industry. But many organizations still use perpetual licensing.
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Autodesk Modifies Generative Design Extension Pricing

Autodesk introduces new pricing policy to promote Generative Design adoption

ZWCAD Flex Launched in the U.S. and Canada

July 22, 2025 · ZWCAD Flex delivers DWG compatibility and performance, now with flexible licensing options.

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.

Subscription Pricing Meets the Design World

September 1, 2019 · The desire for increased flexibility and an ongoing relationship with vendors is fueling a shift toward subscription-based pricing models.

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