SoftWatch is a SaaS software solution that helps corporations significantly reduce software license costs and optimize software license management by analyzing real software usage. It is the only SaaS-based solution that enables corporations to:
• Slash software license costs by up to 50%
• Eliminate excessive licenses
• Optimize software license management

SoftWatch transforms every desktop, laptop or server – real or virtual – into a self-monitoring platform to deliver an aggregate view of software license usage. SoftWatch maps licensed software, monitors actual usage and analyzes end-user interactivity.

First it generates software inventory, usage and functionality reports by performing in-depth usage metering across internal and cloud environments. It identifies running applications and focused applications, and analyzes end-user interactivity to determine exactly how users are using software. SoftWatch is very easy to use and requires no ongoing maintenance to accurately map corporate software licenses and monitor users’ actual usage without adversely affecting productivity.

Yes. With SoftWatch analyzes users’ actual usage and determines what type of license is most appropriate, such as Editor vs. Viewer. This information helps corporations to better negotiate licenses deals from a position of knowledge and strength.

• SoftWatch performs real usage analysis vs. regular inventory or asset management
• SoftWatch analyzes real usage of Web applications
• SoftWatch is deployed quickly and easily
• SoftWatch focuses on cutting software licensing costs for customers

No. The SoftWatch SaaS (Software as a Service) business model means that the SoftWatch system and its associated data are hosted in the cloud and are accessed by users via a thin client, using a standard Web browser

SoftWatch has a non-intrusive software agent that coexists with all other running systems.

SoftWatch offers a corporate-wide, holistic approach to mange software licenses in a hybrid (internal and cloud) environment. SoftWatch helps to plan and properly finance software acquisitions and licenses to avoid excessive or unnecessary purchases. Based on usage data, SoftWatch generates the information needed to choose the right licensing models, such as named, concurrent, or floating, as well as the right type of licenses, such as Editor vs. Viewer.

SoftWatch Technologies Ltd. is a global leader in software usage metering. It is the only company that analyses software usage accurately based on focus, keyboard and mouse movements and is the only software metering system that is offered as SaaS – reducing costs even further.

Payment is per the number of unique desktop users. This typically is the number of employees using desktop software in the company.

• Saves money to directly improve the bottom line
• Optimizes software license management to avoid excessive licenses
• Helps companies choose appropriate licensing models (named, concurrent, floating, etc.)
• Supports license decisions with reports based on real-time usage (i.e. Viewer vs. Editor)
• Offers tools to manage licenses in a hybrid environment (internal & Cloud)