Electronic Design Automation (EDA)
How an EDA company used SmartFlow to protect their IP
After discovering widespread illegal use of its software, a leading Electronic Design Automation (EDA) company made the strategic decision to protect its intellectual property. They set out to build their first formal license compliance program to combat the misuse.
A piracy problem too big to ignore
The company ran a pilot program with anti-piracy technology to assess the scale of the issue. They found the problem was too big to ignore, with a high volume of software licenses stolen. It also appeared that other product lines were being used illegally.
Financial tools showed the revenue loss from the misuse and the potential for recovery were significant.
Selecting the right solution
The company chose SmartFlow for its advanced technology and non-punitive approach. SmartFlow provided a purpose-built solution to protect the company’s IP and help their users achieve compliance by transforming illegal usage into correctly licensed customers.
- A formal license compliance program supported with SmartFlow.
- A new revenue stream for the Sales team.
“SmartFlow has evolved into a very advanced technology that provides us with the information we need to take action against illegal use of our software.”
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