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Software Asset Management |
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Are you
aware of the software that is installed on your companies
workstations, laptops and ‘home office’ computers ?
Do you have a record of software, serial numbers, users and
licences ? |
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Computer
Aided Business Systems Ltd can assist you with these answers
with a Software Asset Management review. At your invitation
our technical staff will attend your offices and sub-offices
to fully audit your software installations and compare this
with software licences that you hold or have registered.
Alternatively our technical team will direct you to
resources which will help you conduct your own review.
The Software Asset Management review will identify any
shortfalls in licencing and establish the efficiency of the
licences (i.e. Are they being used to the greatest effect
and by the right people).
It’s recommended that a Software Asset Management review is
conducted every 12 months, and even more often when the
company is in a state of rapid expansion or lacks a central
IT team. |
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Please
contact our technical department on 01707 258338 for further
information. |
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Autodesk Licence Compliance |
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Licence
compliance for Autodesk products is important, and Computer
Aided Business Systems Ltd will work with you to ensure that
you have the correct licences and are using them efficiently
and in accordance to the Autodesk licence agreements. |
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Frequently Asked
Questions |
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Can I install a copy of
the Autodesk software on another computer either in the
office or at home?
YES - however there are rules to
abide by, and this depends if you have a current Autodesk
Subscription contract.
Customers with a valid Autodesk Subscription contract are
permitted to install a copy of their standalone or networked
version of Autodesk software on their home computer.
Providing that the software is to be used in conjunction
with the licensees business, and that the office licence
isnt being used at the same time.
Customers with or without a valid Autodesk Subscription can
transfer the Autodesk software licence (licence transfer)
within a pool of workstations. Transferring the licence from
one workstation to another will always ensure that only the
one licence can be used. |
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I've upgraded my licence can I use the old version?
YES - If
you have a current Autodesk Subscription contract then
previously owned versions of the Autodesk application can be
installed and run on the SAME workstation as the current
release. The software cannot be used on another workstation.
If you do not have a current Autodesk Subscription contract
then you are not entitled to run previous releases, and all
previous releases must be removed from your workstation
within 3 months of installation of the upgrade application. |
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I've just taken over the responsibility of looking after our
companies Autodesk software, how do I find out what software
we have?
Computer
Aided Business Systems will work with you to request a
report from Autodesk of all registered Autodesk products.
Our technical team can also visit your site(s) and run an
audit on the Autodesk software installed. If you have a
history of purchasing your Autodesk software from Computer
Aided Business Systems then we will have full records of
software that we have supplied. |
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Can I purchase Autodesk software from the US?
Autodesk
software purchased outside EMEA (Europe, Middle East and
Africa), will not be authorised by Autodesk for use in the
UK. If you wish to use Autodesk software in the UK, then you
are required to purchase Autodesk software in the UK. Which
the Computer Aided Business Systems sales will be pleased to
discuss with you. |
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What is OEM software?
In certain circumstances Autodesk warrant the provision of
OEM Autodesk software when it is provided as part of a
solution by an Autodesk Authorised Developer. Autodesk do
not sell OEM software in any other circumstances. The OEM
versions supplied by the Developer will not be the same as
the full product, with many features removed and quite often
Lisp and VBA are disabled for any other third party
development. Autodesk OEM software will only be upgradable
via the Developer that has 'bundled' their product. |
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Should I purchase from ebay or other websites?
Computer
Aided Business Systems recommend that you are cautious in
purchasing Autodesk software on the internet. If the company
is not a listed as an authorised supplier on the Autodesk
website then they are not authorised to sell Autodesk
products (see
www.autodesk.co.uk
resellers).
Computer Aided Business Systems and Autodesk advise not to
purchase Autodesk products from ebay (and other online
auction sites) as they are often illegal copies, imported
copies and generally versions of Autodesk software that you
will not get licenced by Autodesk. |
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Can I sell my Autodesk products?
More
often than not, NO. Autodesk grant the purchasing company
the rights to use the software. If the company no longer
requires the software or the company goes into liquidation
for example then Autodesk will terminate the licence number.
If you contact our sales department, we will be able to look
at your individual case. |
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Can I use my
student version for commercial work?
NO - Student versions
are intended for users to complete coursework and learn
Autodesk products. At no time should student software be
used for commercial use, even if it's being used to produce
a library of parts or title sheets etc. |
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