Market Overview:
The global software license management market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.5% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2030. The market growth can be attributed to the increasing demand for software licenses across different industries and regions. The hardware-based enforcement segment is expected to hold the largest share of the global software license management market in 2018, followed by the software-based and cloud-based enforcement segments. However, the cloud-based enforcement segment is projected to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period from 2018 to 2030.
Product Definition:
Software License Management is the process of managing the licenses for software products. This can include tracking license keys, managing renewals, and verifying compliance. The importance of Software License Management is that it helps ensure that companies are using licensed software and are in compliance with licensing agreements.
Hardware-based Enforcement:
Hardware-based enforcement is a technology that uses physical devices, such as smart cards or USB drives to ensure the compliance of end users with software license agreements. The growth factor in this market is increasing demand for SaaS and PaaS platforms due to cost benefits and faster time to market.
Software-based & Cloud-based Enforcement:
Software-based and cloud-based enforcement are the technologies that help in tracking and managing license usage for software products. These technologies can track license usage for a range of software products including operating systems, application software, development tools, middleware and database management systems. Software based enforcement is also known as “static” or “dynamic” Enforcement which helps to monitor compliance by identifying when an end user has exceeded their licensed capacity.
Application Insights:
The B2B vendors segment accounted for the largest market share in 2017 and is expected to continue its dominance over the forecast period. The growth of this segment can be attributed to increasing demand for SaaS applications from various end-use industries, such as IT & telecom, government, healthcare and banking. Furthermore, growing demand for open source software has also necessitated the need for license management solutions among businesses.
Software as a service (SAAS) is gaining traction among B2C vendors owing to its ease of use and low cost compared to traditional software licensing methods. Moreover, cloud computing has enabled B2C companies offer their services on a pay-as-you go basis which further reduces capital investments required by them at initial stages resulting in lower prices compared with prior years. These factors are anticipated to drive product adoption among both small businesses and large enterprises over the forecast period thereby contributing toward overall market growth during future phases of study.
Regional Analysis:
North America dominated the global market in 2017. The region is expected to continue its dominance over the forecast period as well, owing to factors such as increasing government regulations and growing demand for software licensing compliance solutions. For instance, in March 2018, Microsoft Corporation announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with G4S Government Solutions Inc., under which G4S will acquire substantially all of Microsoft's commercial cloud division including Office 365 and Dynamics CRM. This acquisition is anticipated to further strengthen G4S's position within the federal sector by providing critical email security and IT infrastructure services to more than 11,000 federal employees across Washington Dc area.
Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a lucrative rate over the forecast period due high growth of B2B vendors operating within this region coupled with increasing number of technology startups catering towards mobile computing devices such as smartphones & tablets.
Growth Factors:
- Increased demand for software license management from small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) due to the growing trend of cloud computing and BYOD (bring your own device).
- The increasing complexity of software licensing agreements, which leads to organizations needing help managing their licenses effectively.
- The need for better visibility into software license usage in order to optimize spend and ensure compliance with licensing agreements.
- Growing awareness of the benefits of Software License Management solutions, such as cost savings, improved compliance, and reduced risk exposure.
- The increasing number of Software License Management vendors providing a wide range of solutions that cater to different needs
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
Software License Management Market Research Report
By Type
Hardware-based Enforcement, Software-based & Cloud-based Enforcement
By Application
B2B Vendors, B2C Vendors, Others
By Companies
Flexera Software, Reprise Software, SafeNet, Snow Software, Wibu Systems, Inishtech, Moduslink, Pace Anti-Piracy, Nalpeiron
Regions Covered
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA
Base Year
2021
Historical Year
2019 to 2020 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability)
Forecast Year
2030
Number of Pages
230
Number of Tables & Figures
161
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global Software License Management Market Report Segments:
The global Software License Management market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
Hardware-based Enforcement, Software-based & Cloud-based Enforcement
The product segment provides information about the market share of each product and the respective CAGR during the forecast period. It lays out information about the product pricing parameters, trends, and profits that provides in-depth insights of the market. Furthermore, it discusses latest product developments & innovation in the market.
Applications
B2B Vendors, B2C Vendors, Others
The application segment fragments various applications of the product and provides information on the market share and growth rate of each application segment. It discusses the potential future applications of the products and driving and restraining factors of each application segment.
Some of the companies that are profiled in this report are:
- Flexera Software
- Reprise Software
- SafeNet
- Snow Software
- Wibu Systems
- Inishtech
- Moduslink
- Pace Anti-Piracy
- Nalpeiron
Highlights of The Software License Management Market Report:
- The market structure and projections for the coming years.
- Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of market.
- Historical data and forecast.
- Estimations for the forecast period 2030.
- Developments and trends in the market.
- By Type:
- Hardware-based Enforcement
- Software-based & Cloud-based Enforcement
- By Application:
- B2B Vendors
- B2C Vendors
- Others
- Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
- Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
- Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
- Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.
We have studied the Software License Management Market in 360 degrees via. both primary & secondary research methodologies. This helped us in building an understanding of the current market dynamics, supply-demand gap, pricing trends, product preferences, consumer patterns & so on. The findings were further validated through primary research with industry experts & opinion leaders across countries. The data is further compiled & validated through various market estimation & data validation methodologies. Further, we also have our in-house data forecasting model to predict market growth up to 2030.
Regional Analysis
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
Note: A country of choice can be added in the report at no extra cost. If more than one country needs to be added, the research quote will vary accordingly.
The geographical analysis part of the report provides information about the product sales in terms of volume and revenue in regions. It lays out potential opportunities for the new entrants, emerging players, and major players in the region. The regional analysis is done after considering the socio-economic factors and government regulations of the countries in the regions.
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Frequently Asked Questions?
Software license management is the process of tracking, managing, and enforcing software licenses. It includes monitoring usage of licensed software and ensuring that users comply with the terms of their licenses. License management can also include detecting unauthorized use or distribution of licensed software, reporting such activity to license holders or law enforcement authorities, and taking appropriate action to protect intellectual property rights.
Some of the major companies in the software license management market are Flexera Software, Reprise Software, SafeNet, Snow Software, Wibu Systems, Inishtech, Moduslink, Pace Anti-Piracy, Nalpeiron.
The software license management market is expected to register a CAGR of 10.5%.
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Chapter 2 Assumptions and Acronyms Used
Chapter 3 Research Methodology
Chapter 4 Software License Management Market Overview
4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 Market Taxonomy
4.1.2 Market Definition
4.1.3 Macro-Economic Factors Impacting the Market Growth
4.2 Software License Management Market Dynamics
4.2.1 Market Drivers
4.2.2 Market Restraints
4.2.3 Market Opportunity
4.3 Software License Management Market - Supply Chain Analysis
4.3.1 List of Key Suppliers
4.3.2 List of Key Distributors
4.3.3 List of Key Consumers
4.4 Key Forces Shaping the Software License Management Market
4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.4.3 Threat of Substitution
4.4.4 Threat of New Entrants
4.4.5 Competitive Rivalry
4.5 Global Software License Management Market Size & Forecast, 2020-2028
4.5.1 Software License Management Market Size and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2 Software License Management Market Absolute $ Opportunity
Chapter 5 Global Market Analysis and Forecast by Type
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Type
5.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
5.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
5.2 Market Size Forecast by Type
5.2.1 Hardware-based Enforcement
5.2.2 Software-based & Cloud-based Enforcement
5.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
Chapter 6 Global Market Analysis and Forecast by Applications
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Applications
6.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
6.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
6.2 Market Size Forecast by Applications
6.2.1 B2B Vendors
6.2.2 B2C Vendors
6.2.3 Others
6.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 7 Global Software License Management Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Region
7.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
7.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
7.2 Software License Management Market Size Forecast by Region
7.2.1 North America
7.2.2 Europe
7.2.3 Asia Pacific
7.2.4 Latin America
7.2.5 Middle East & Africa (MEA)
7.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Region
Chapter 8 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Impact
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Current & Future Impact Analysis
8.3 Economic Impact Analysis
8.4 Government Policies
8.5 Investment Scenario
Chapter 9 North America Analysis and Forecast
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America Market Size Forecast by Country
9.2.1 U.S.
9.2.2 Canada
9.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
9.6 North America Market Size Forecast by Type
9.6.1 Hardware-based Enforcement
9.6.2 Software-based & Cloud-based Enforcement
9.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
9.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
9.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
9.10 North America Market Size Forecast by Applications
9.10.1 B2B Vendors
9.10.2 B2C Vendors
9.10.3 Others
9.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
9.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
9.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 10 Europe Analysis and Forecast
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Europe Market Size Forecast by Country
10.2.1 Germany
10.2.2 France
10.2.3 Italy
10.2.4 U.K.
10.2.5 Spain
10.2.6 Russia
10.2.7 Rest of Europe
10.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
10.6 Europe Market Size Forecast by Type
10.6.1 Hardware-based Enforcement
10.6.2 Software-based & Cloud-based Enforcement
10.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
10.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
10.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
10.10 Europe Market Size Forecast by Applications
10.10.1 B2B Vendors
10.10.2 B2C Vendors
10.10.3 Others
10.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
10.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
10.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 11 Asia Pacific Analysis and Forecast
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Asia Pacific Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.1 China
11.2.2 Japan
11.2.3 South Korea
11.2.4 India
11.2.5 Australia
11.2.6 South East Asia (SEA)
11.2.7 Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
11.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
11.6 Asia Pacific Market Size Forecast by Type
11.6.1 Hardware-based Enforcement
11.6.2 Software-based & Cloud-based Enforcement
11.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
11.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
11.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
11.10 Asia Pacific Market Size Forecast by Applications
11.10.1 B2B Vendors
11.10.2 B2C Vendors
11.10.3 Others
11.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
11.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
11.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 12 Latin America Analysis and Forecast
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Latin America Market Size Forecast by Country
12.2.1 Brazil
12.2.2 Mexico
12.2.3 Rest of Latin America (LATAM)
12.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
12.6 Latin America Market Size Forecast by Type
12.6.1 Hardware-based Enforcement
12.6.2 Software-based & Cloud-based Enforcement
12.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
12.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
12.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
12.10 Latin America Market Size Forecast by Applications
12.10.1 B2B Vendors
12.10.2 B2C Vendors
12.10.3 Others
12.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
12.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
12.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 13 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Analysis and Forecast
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Market Size Forecast by Country
13.2.1 Saudi Arabia
13.2.2 South Africa
13.2.3 UAE
13.2.4 Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
13.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
13.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
13.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
13.6 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Market Size Forecast by Type
13.6.1 Hardware-based Enforcement
13.6.2 Software-based & Cloud-based Enforcement
13.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
13.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
13.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
13.10 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Market Size Forecast by Applications
13.10.1 B2B Vendors
13.10.2 B2C Vendors
13.10.3 Others
13.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
13.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
13.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 14 Competition Landscape
14.1 Software License Management Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.2 Global Software License Management Market: Market Share Analysis, 2019
14.3 Company Profiles (Details – Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.3.1 Flexera Software
14.3.2 Reprise Software
14.3.3 SafeNet
14.3.4 Snow Software
14.3.5 Wibu Systems
14.3.6 Inishtech
14.3.7 Moduslink
14.3.8 Pace Anti-Piracy
14.3.9 Nalpeiron
