Platform Computing, the global leader in distributed and grid
computing solutions, and Macrovision Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN), the
leader in Software Value Management, today announced a new solution
aimed at dynamic and intelligent license optimization in grid computing
environments. Platform and Macrovision are working together to deliver
a complete solution for optimizing license scheduling within an
enterprise, removing a key barrier to widespread grid adoption and
ultimately helping companies maximize the value of their
software.
The solution is a direct result of keen customer interest in a
comprehensive license management system that makes grid implementation
possible for a wider range of enterprise environments. The integration
of Platform and Macrovision’s products enables the highest degree of
dynamic license management and policy-based control ensuring optimal
license utilization and effective usage reporting and analytics.
Developed through the long-standing relationship between the two
companies, the solution will consist of Platform LSF License Scheduler
and Platform LSF Analytics products, integrated with Macrovision’s
FLEXnet Manager product through the just announced FLEXnet Connector
[please see the June 2 press release, “Macrovision Opens FLEXnet
Platform to Software Providers and Enterprises.”
“This strengthening of our partnership is reflective of the strong
leadership position of both Platform and Macrovision helping
enterprises make the most out of their software,” said Peter Nichol,
General Manager, EDA Solutions, Platform Computing. “We have several of
the same customers and partners that all seek the same benefits
surrounding maximizing IT resources and license optimization. With this
solution, we have put the control back into the hands of enterprise IT
managers and software publishers to manage licenses more effectively,
while being able provide substantial gains for every department within
an organization.”
“This joint solution addresses the growing need of software publishers
and enterprises for better support of licensing in grid environments,”
said Daniel Greenberg, vice president of worldwide marketing and
product management for Macrovision. “By leveraging the FLEXnet
Connector solution, Platform computing is able to effectively ‘plug
into’ our FLEXnet Software Value Management platform to help companies
get the most out of their software investments. This partnership with
Platform showcases the powerful capabilities that our new FLEXnet
Connector provides by enabling third parties to easily integrate with
the FLEXnet platform.”
With tight IT budgets and an ever-increasing demand for software–
spurred by both the global expansion of the workforce and technology
itself – enterprises are finding it increasingly difficult to maintain
control of their IT environments while maximizing return on their
software investments. This grid-enabled license optimization solution
ensures software licenses are optimized at all times throughout the
organization– therefore increasing user productivity, avoiding the cost
of missing deadlines and ultimately increasing time-to-market.
"Efficient utilization of hardware and licensing resources is a major
focus for our customers," said Steve Brown, Director of Marketing for
Verification Process Automation (VPA) products at Cadence. "This new
solution is an important piece of our overall VPA solutions that
optimize design and verification activities and adds a much needed
level of predictability with optimal return on usage."
Macrovision develops and markets content and software value management
solutions for the video, music, games and software industries.
Macrovision’s technologies are embedded in over 9 billion DVD, VHS and
CD units representing over $130 billion of protected entertainment
content. In the software market, Macrovision’s software value
management solutions are licensed to software developers. They include
the FLEXnet universal licensing platform and the InstallShield® suite
of software installation, repackaging and update solutions, which are
deployed on more than 500 million desktops worldwide. Over 50,000
software publishers and virtually all of the Fortune 1000 companies use
Macrovision’s technologies to maximize the value of their software.
Macrovision is headquartered in Santa Clara, California and has offices
worldwide. More information about Macrovision can be found at www.macrovision.com.
Platform Computing, the global leader in distributed and grid
computing solutions, helps enterprises accelerate key business
applications, reduce operational and capital costs, guarantee service
levels and optimize their IT resources. Platform’s integrated desktop
and enterprise grid software solutions are used by over 1,700 customers
worldwide in the financial services, government, industrial
manufacturing, electronics and life science industries to deliver
higher quality products and services, improve business performance and
maximize the return on IT investments. Founded in 1992, Platform has
strategic relationships with Dell, HP, IBM, Intel, SAS and SGI, and the
Industry’s broadest application integration support. For more
information visit www.platform.com.
