License Borrowing with CmCloud – Maximum Flexibility for Online Licenses
Digital transformation demands flexible licensing models that enable software vendors and end users to efficiently utilize their software. With License Borrowing for CmCloud, Wibu-Systems significantly expands the possibilities of cloud-based license management. This feature allows licenses to be temporarily transferred from the cloud to local devices as needed, enabling offline use.
Whether for mobile deployments, maintenance work in remote areas, or flexible work models, License Borrowing with CmCloud ensures that users can access the licenses they need at any time, without relying on a permanent Internet connection.
Once the borrowing period expires, the license is automatically returned to CmCloud, preventing misuse, and ensuring seamless license management.
This extension not only reduces the administrative burden of license management but also enhances the efficiency of license usage. The automatic return of borrowed licenses ensures smooth license operations. Businesses benefit from improved software availability while maintaining full security and control over their licenses at all times.
Functionality and Technical Implementation
Software vendors can activate License Borrowing in CodeMeter License Central. Licenses are temporarily transferred from a CmCloudContainer to a local device, such as a CmDongle or a CmActLicense. During the borrowing period, the license remains visible in the CmCloud dashboard, including its remaining offline duration, ensuring transparent management. This means you always have a complete overview of how long a license is still borrowed and when it will be available for use or further borrowing again.
Once the predefined borrowing period expires, the license automatically returns to CmCloud without requiring any manual intervention. Additionally, software vendors can set security policies, such as restrictions on usage in virtual machines or the definition of permissible end devices.
Application Scenarios
License Borrowing with CmCloud is particularly useful for companies operating in environments with limited or no Internet connectivity. Service technicians performing maintenance work in remote industrial facilities, offshore wind farms, or mines can pre-load their licenses from the cloud onto their devices. This ensures that they can fully access the required software even without an Internet connection.
In mobile work models, where employees frequently switch between different locations or work on temporary project sites, License Borrowing enables flexible and uninterrupted license use. The automatic return after the defined period minimizes administrative overhead and ensures optimal utilization of licenses.
Software vendors can tailor License Borrowing to fit their licensing strategy. The maximum borrowing duration can be individually configured to meet the varying needs of end users. Additionally, License Borrowing is fully compatible with existing licensing models and can be seamlessly integrated into current software solutions.
Summary
With License Borrowing for CmCloud, Wibu-Systems offers a future-proof solution for flexible and efficient license management. The ability to temporarily transfer licenses to local devices as needed makes it easier for businesses and end users to utilize licensed software in various scenarios.
Your benefits at a glance:
- Maximum flexibility through offline usage of borrowed licenses
- Easy integration into existing licensing models
- Reduced administrative effort through automated return
Would you like to experience License Borrowing with CmCloud firsthand? Request a demo and discover how this solution can optimize your license management.
KEYnote 49 – Edition Spring/Summer 2025