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Platform Computing and Macrovision Corporation today announced a new solution aimed at dynamic and intelligent license optimization in grid computing environments. Platform and Macrovision are working together to deliver a complete solution for optimizing license scheduling within an enterprise, removing a key barrier to widespread grid adoption and ultimately helping companies maximize the value of their software. The solution is a direct result of keen customer interest in a comprehensive license management system that makes grid implementation possible for a wider range of enterprise environments. The integration of Platform and Macrovision's products enables the highest degree of dynamic license management and policy-based control ensuring optimal license utilization and effective usage reporting and analytics. Developed through the long-standing relationship between the two companies, the solution will consist of Platform LSF License Scheduler and Platform LSF Analytics products, integrated with Macrovision's FLEXnet Manager product through the just announced FLEXnet Connector. "This strengthening of our partnership is reflective of the strong leadership position of both Platform and Macrovision helping enterprises make the most out of their software," said Peter Nichol, General Manager, EDA Solutions, Platform Computing. "We have several of the same customers and partners that all seek the same benefits surrounding maximizing IT resources and license optimization. With this solution, we have put the control back into the hands of enterprise IT managers and software publishers to manage licenses more effectively, while being able provide substantial gains for every department within an organization." "This joint solution addresses the growing need of software publishers and enterprises for better support of licensing in grid environments," said Daniel Greenberg, vice president of worldwide marketing and product management for Macrovision. "By leveraging the FLEXnet Connector solution, Platform computing is able to effectively 'plug into' our FLEXnet Software Value Management platform to help companies get the most out of their software investments. This partnership with Platform showcases the powerful capabilities that our new FLEXnet Connector provides by enabling third parties to easily integrate with the FLEXnet platform." With tight IT budgets and an ever-increasing demand for software -- spurred by both the global expansion of the workforce and technology itself -- enterprises are finding it increasingly difficult to maintain control of their IT environments while maximizing return on their software investments. This grid-enabled license optimization solution ensures software licenses are optimized at all times throughout the organization -- therefore increasing user productivity, avoiding the cost of missing deadlines and ultimately increasing time-to-market. "Efficient utilization of hardware and licensing resources is a major focus for our customers," said Steve Brown, Director of Marketing for Verification Process Automation (VPA) products at Cadence. "This new solution is an important piece of our overall VPA solutions that optimize design and verification activities and adds a much needed level of predictability with optimal return on usage."