Flexera Software, Inc. License Management Solution FlexNet Manager for Symantec

FlexNet Manager for Symantec is scalable Enterprise License Optimization product that is built on the FlexNet Manager Platform. This product automates entitlement based license management to enable the reduction of license, maintenance and audit costs for Symantec desktop and server software, while maintaining license compliance. It provides next generation software asset management functionality including Symantec license optimization through the application of vendor-specific license entitlements known as product use rights. The included Product Use Rights Library enables FlexNet Manager for Symantec to determine an accurate license position and minimize license consumption to provide the fastest return on investment. FlexNet Manager for Symantec is part of the FlexNet Manager Suite for Enterprises used by hundreds of enterprises to gain control of and optimize spend across their software estate. FlexNet Manager Platform FlexNet Manager Platform provides scalable software and hardware asset management across more than 11,000 publishers and 100,000 applications, providing insight into installed software and application usage while delivering purchased versus installed license reconciliation. Its comprehensive reporting capabilities allow users to identify and evaluate areas of compliance concern and make informed decisions that reduce license and maintenance costs. FlexNet Manager Platform integrates with many other IT systems to collect the data necessary for next generation software asset management. This includes out-of-the-box connectivity to Microsoft SCCM, as well as connectors for other third party inventory and configuration management tools. It also provides connectivity to HR, Active Directory, procurement, ERP and other systems for user, computer, purchasing and organizational data. Learn more about the capabilities of the FlexNet Manager Platform. Enterprise License Optimization for Symantec To enable true enterprise-wide license optimization for Symantec products, FlexNet Manager for Symantec includes a Symantec Product Use Rights Library that allows it to determine an accurate license position and optimize license consumption. The Product Use Rights Library contains the license entitlements provided by Symantec purchase agreements, such as the Enterprise Options agreement for large enterprsies. These rights include: upgrade, downgrade, and virtual environment use rights. Use rights can dramatically affect the number of licenses consumed by an organization, and therefore must be taken into account to minimize costs and ensure license compliance.