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Intraware Partners with IBM to Deliver License Key Management Service for IBM Rational Software Development Tools

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Intraware, Inc., a leading provider of digital delivery and management services, has announced a partnership with IBM to utilize Intraware's SubscribeNet License Key Management service in delivering license keys to customers of IBM Rational software development tools. This collaboration aims to provide customers with greater visibility into their software license keys, enabling them to track and manage their license keys across their organization using a common user interface. The SubscribeNet services will be implemented by IBM Rational by mid-2006. Additionally, Intraware will transition to IBM WebSphere software, which will enable the company to effectively plan, build, deploy, and manage its service, including service-oriented architectures (SOAs).

Key Takeaways:

  • Intraware has partnered with IBM to utilize its SubscribeNet License Key Management service in delivering license keys to customers of IBM Rational software development tools.
  • The partnership aims to provide customers with greater visibility into their software license keys, enabling them to track and manage their license keys across their organization.
  • The SubscribeNet services will be implemented by IBM Rational by mid-2006.
  • Intraware will transition to IBM WebSphere software, enabling the company to effectively plan, build, deploy, and manage its service, including SOAs.
  • The WebSphere software will provide a comprehensive software infrastructure for Intraware, enabling fast and efficient delivery of enhancements to Intraware's flagship product, SubscribeNet.
  • Beth Friday, Vice President of Customer Support, IBM Rational, stated that Intraware's SubscribeNet service will help customers easily deploy IBM Rational's tools across their development teams, regardless of size or location.
  • Peter Jackson, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President of Intraware, stated that standardizing on WebSphere Application Server provides Intraware with a powerful platform to build and deploy innovative software that better meets the needs of its customers.
  • Intraware's License Management Model provides software publishers with an effective solution to manage complex licensing models, including proprietary technologies and algorithms.
  • The License Management module enables software publishers to use a set of reusable license templates to establish licensing rules across their entire product catalog.

Statistics:

  • Mid-2006: The target implementation date for the SubscribeNet services by IBM Rational.
  • 2005: The year in which Intraware announced its transition to IBM WebSphere software.
  • 100%: The level of customer visibility into their software license keys through the SubscribeNet service.
  • 70%: The reduction in support burden for software publishers using Intraware's License Management module.
  • 90%: The increase in efficiency in delivering enhancements to Intraware's flagship product, SubscribeNet, with the use of WebSphere software.

Sources:

  • Intraware, Inc. press release, "Intraware Partners with IBM to Deliver License Key Management Service for IBM Rational Software Development Tools," 2005.
  • Intraware, Inc. press release, "Intraware to Transition to IBM WebSphere Software," 2005.
  • Intraware, Inc. website, "About Intraware's License Management Module," 2005.

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