CodeMeter License Reporting – A Data-Driven Solution

Understanding how end customers use software is a crucial source of information for better addressing their needs. Systematic analysis of this data enables targeted product development, optimization of licensing models, and identification of new business opportunities. However, in the past, such analyses were often complex and employed manual processes associated with high costs and delays.

With CodeMeter License Reporting (CmLR) from Wibu-Systems, a cloud-based platform is now available that provides detailed insights into end customers‘ license usage. Real-time data, interactive dashboards, and comprehensive analysis tools allow for precise monitoring and optimization of your software’s usage. This empowers you to make informed, data-driven business decisions that enhance your competitive edge. Additionally, precise usage data facilitates the implementation of true pay-per-use models based on actual usage duration.

This article provides an overview of the features and benefits of CmLR and explains how data-driven decisions can strengthen your market position. It also highlights how CmLR significantly improves transparency and control over software licenses in the market.

Product Overview

CodeMeter License Reporting is a powerful reporting solution that delivers comprehensive usage analytics for your software products. Operating in a secure, centralized cloud environment, CmLR enables precise monitoring of license usage, providing valuable insights into end-customer behavior.

Key Benefits:

• Detailed insights into license usage and trends over time
• Enablement of new licensing models
• Understanding of feature adoption to improve product development
• Optimization of licensing models through data-driven decision-making
• Intuitive dashboards for visualizing usage data with interactive analytics
• Reduced administrative effort through automated data processing and export functions

True Pay-Per-Use with Precise Usage Data

The precise tracking of usage data enables the implementation of flexible pay-per-use models, allowing for usage-based billing that adapts to customer needs. Software vendors can offer tailored billing models for target groups, ensuring that customers only pay for the software services they actually use. This dynamic approach enhances cost efficiency and promotes better license utilization. All relevant billing data is provided directly in the reporting dashboard, allowing businesses to maintain full transparency and accurate tracking of their cost structure at any time.

Data Privacy and Transparency

CodeMeter License Reporting is designed to collect data only after explicit opt-in consent from end customers. Without this explicit approval, no additional license usage data is transmitted, stored, or analyzed. This opt-in policy ensures maximum transparency and data protection, allowing you and your customers to benefit from CmLR without any privacy concerns.

Easy Implementation

Using CmLR requires no complex software installation. Access is provided via a web browser and only requires authentication through the existing Wibu-Systems login. Automatic daily data updates ensure an always up-to-date database, allowing businesses to access the latest license information at any time.

In the past, ISVs often had to perform these analyses manually, which was not only resource-intensive but also prone to errors. CmLR now enables the automated provisioning of relevant data on demand, significantly reducing operational effort. This leads to more efficient use of internal resources and allows businesses to focus on strategic decisions supported by clear, data-driven insights.

Core Features and Dashboards

CmLR provides a wide range of dashboards that offer detailed analysis of license usage.

Central Dashboards

The main dashboard provides an overview of critical metrics, including usage duration, number of accesses, most-used products, and top customers within a selected timeframe.

Additionally, specific dashboards are available that provide deeper insights into various aspects of license usage.

Usage Analysis Dashboards

• Failed Access Dashboard – Identifies failed access attempts for early error detection and resolution. Businesses can take targeted actions to address recurring issues or identify under-licensed customers who are reaching their license limits.
• Geo-Location Dashboard: Visualizes global license activities using heat maps to optimize regional strategies. This feature helps identify geographical usage trends, allowing businesses to adjust marketing and sales strategies accordingly.

• Maximum Parallel Licenses Used Dashboard: Analyzes the maximum number of concurrently used licenses to identify upselling opportunities. Businesses can detect bottlenecks in license allocation and proactively offer solutions.

• Maximum Seats Used Dashboard: Tracks the number of seats used per container, ensuring full cost control over purchased seats.

• Seats Data Insights Dashboard: Provides a detailed analysis of the timing and usage patterns of individual seats by end customers, enabling early identification of trends and optimization opportunities.

These dashboards enable ISVs to identify usage patterns early, optimize software and licensing models, and align marketing strategies based on data. Additionally, precise usage analyses allow for targeted customer engagement and the development of personalized licensing packages.

Another key feature of CmLR is its easy implementation: The system can be seamlessly integrated into existing business processes without requiring extensive IT knowledge. This significantly reduces implementation effort and enables quick access to analytics functions.

Sales and Licensing Model

The sales and licensing model of CmLR provides flexible access to the required license usage data. Various models allow businesses to choose the solution that best fits their needs.

Free Dashboard

All CmCloud users have access to a free dashboard that provides basic statistics on seat usage and billing. This feature ensures transparent and traceable license management.

Advanced Analytics Capabilities

If detailed user behavior analyses are required, advanced dashboards can be unlocked through a subscription license. These dashboards provide in-depth license usage evaluations and support data-driven business decisions. Additionally, with an extended license, users can customize the analytics interface to meet their specific needs.

API Access and Data Export

For companies that want to conduct their own analyses, CmLR offers a data export function for all collected data. Alternatively, a REST API can be booked as an additional feature, enabling direct integration into existing analytics environments. This ensures that ISVs always have access to the relevant information they need.

Added Value for Software Vendors

By using CodeMeter License Reporting, you gain valuable insights into your customers‘ usage behavior. This transparency enables more targeted product development and optimization of existing software solutions based on real usage data. As a result, product strategies can be adjusted more precisely, and investments in feature enhancements can be better evaluated and strategically managed.

CmLR also strengthens customer retention by enabling proactive support for failed access attempts and offering personalized deals based on actual usage patterns. Additionally, it unlocks new revenue opportunities by identifying high-usage customers and highlighting potential for license upgrades or premium feature expansions.

With data-driven insights into software usage, CodeMeter License Reporting enables you to optimize existing licensing models, introduce new licensing approaches, and align business strategies with customer and market demands more effectively.

CmLR is the next evolution in license management – Request a demo now and take advantage of its comprehensive analytics capabilities!

 

KEYnote 49 – Edition Spring/Summer 2025