→ What Is Licensing-as-a-Service (LaaS)?

LaaS is first up on our list for popular cloud services. LaaS providers manage software licenses through web-based configurations.

When a customer buys software, a software license usually outlines its terms of use. This document dictates how much the customer pays, for how long, and which version of the software they’re paying for.

Traditionally, software developers have created in-house licensing engines to ensure protection. They’ve then issued perpetual licenses or mandated dongles to track software use.

However, as these methods are easily abused, modern alternatives have been sought. One such solution is LaaS.

→ How Does LaaS work?

Vendors stay in control of the terms of use for their software. They determine how, when, and who can use the software. And the LaaS provider makes sure the license is enforced with the end-users.

RLM Cloud is a great example of LaaS. It’s a simple-to-use cloud solution that hosts customers’ license services via an internet browser. Another LaaS company, 10 Dukes Entitlements, also provides modern licensing solutions to businesses.

→ The 6 Main Benefits of Licensing-as-a-Service (LaaS)

LaaS is overcoming the difficulties and limitations of traditional licensing methods. This type of service can:

• Be used for various licensing models and application types.
• Offer vendors more flexibility. Vendors can focus on creating software, not enforcing its protection.
• Make monetizing software faster and easier, increasing scalability.
• Be used to manage, track, and regulate software usage.
• Be tailored to each software suite as providers can advise vendors on different licensing options.
• Reduce friction in your business by alleviating the stress of manual license management.

→ The First Things To Look out for With LaaS

It’s not unusual to feel hesitant about migrating to the cloud for your software licensing needs. One thing to be wary of when using LaaS is making sure you choose a provider that understands your industry. If they don’t know what you’re selling, they’ll be unable to suggest licenses to protect your product.