CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive
29 April 2009
Product News
Simucad Offers Universal Token Licenses
Simucad Design Automation, announced the availability of Universal Token based licenses for its complete PDK-based EDA software solution.
Universal Tokens provide instant access to all Simucad and Silvaco software tools without re-issuing licenses. When a tool starts, it draws a tool-specific number of tokens from a universal token pool residing on the customer's license server. Tokens are never permanently consumed; when applications finish, their allocated tokens are automatically returned to the pool and made available for immediate re-use by any other tool. Unlike traditional licensing, no limitation is made on what tools are permitted to be used. Provided there are enough tokens in the pool, any application can be utilized.
Tokens can be shared between all company locations worldwide. Tokens can be mixed with any other licensing options, including those purchased in the past,. Tokens can be purchased for short term use in daily increments either online or through a Simucad office. Discounted rates are available for longer periods.
"Universal Tokens are the key to the flexibility customers have been demanding for years," said Dr Ivan Pesic, CEO, Simucad Design Automation. "Customers no longer have to forego some important tool due to cost constraints and are never left with obsolete licenses. This really is a game changer in the EDA industry!"
"We were able to configure a very cost effective solution based on Universal Tokens," said Robert Yau, Vice President of GSI Technology, Inc. "These Universal Tokens are truly flexible and allow us to run any Silvaco or Simucad design tools at any time."
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