Press Releases

Read the latest press releases from Flexera Software. 
August 31, 2010

Flexera Software Adds Desktop Enterprise License Optimization to Existing Datacenter Capabilities

Delivers Next Generation Software Asset Management for Microsoft, Adobe and Other Desktop Software; Suite Now Covers SAP, Oracle, Engineering and Desktop Applications
Flexera Software, the leading provider of strategic solutions for Application Usage Management to application producers and their customers, today announced the immediate availability of its Enterprise License Optimization solution FlexNet Manager for Desktops.
August 19, 2010

Flexera Software Introduces InstallShield 2011; Furthers Lead as World's Top Software Installation Development Solution for Windows Applications

Customer-Driven Enhancements Across its Breadth of Technology and Deployment Formats Makes InstallShield 2011 the Solution of Choice for Microsoft Visual Studio Users and Agile Development
Flexera Software, the leading provider of strategic solutions for Application Usage Management to application producers and their customers, today announced the immediate availability of InstallShield 2011, the next generation of the market-leading software installation development solution for Windows applications. Building on its native support for creating MSI installers, InstallScript and Microsoft App-V virtual packages, InstallShield 2011 continues to raise the bar for Windows installer development solutions with a wide variety of customer-driven enhancements that simplify installation development. You can download a free trial version of InstallShield 2011 here.
July 27, 2010

Flexera Software Makes Virtualization Profitable for Software Vendors and High-Tech Manufacturers

Announces Improved FlexNet Producer Suite to Help Vendors Save Costs, Improve Software Licensing Agility and Meet Growing Customer Demand for Application Virtualization, Cloud Computing and Virtual Appliances
Flexera Software, the leading provider of strategic solutions for Application Usage Management to application producers and their customers, today announced the availability of its updated FlexNet Producer Suite for Software Vendors and FlexNet Producer Suite for High-Tech Manufacturers. Both suites include enhancements addressing the growing demand for application virtualization-enabling vendors to capitalize on the revenue opportunities associated with application virtualization, cloud computing and the creation of virtual appliances that increase manufacturing efficiencies and flexibility.
June 29, 2010

KAPPA Chooses Flexera Software FlexNet Publisher Software Licensing Solution to Establish Long-Term Intellectual Property Protection

Broad Operating System Support, Strong Anti-Piracy Protection and Market Leadership Were Decisive Differentiators Over Competing Solutions
Flexera Software, the leading provider of strategic solutions for Application Usage Management to application producers and their customers, today announced that KAPPA has chosen FlexNet Publisher as its long-term, strategic solution for software licensing and intellectual property protection.
June 02, 2010

Flexera Software's Jill Powell Honored as 2010 Software Asset Management Consultant of the Year

International Business Software Managers Association Recognizes Excellence in Software Asset Management Best Practices
Flexera Software, the leading provider of strategic solutions for Application Usage Management to application producers and their customers, today announced that Jill Powell, strategic licensing consultant at Flexera Software, has been honored as 2010 Software Asset Management Consultant of the Year.
June 01, 2010

InstallShield 2010 Named "Best of TechEd 2010 Awards Finalist" for Best Developer Tool

Flexera Software, the leading provider of strategic solutions for Application Usage Management to application producers and their customers, today announced that its InstallShield 2010 product was named as a Finalist in the Best of TechEd 2010 awards program in the Developer Tools category by Penton Media's Windows IT Proand SQL Server Magazine.
May 04, 2010

Flexera Software Acquires ManageSoft

Addition of Next Generation Software Asset Management Capabilities Creates First Desktop-to-Datacenter Enterprise License Optimization Solution for Enterprises and Governments
Flexera Software, the leading provider of strategic solutions for Application Usage Management to application producers and their customers, today announced it has completed the acquisition of ManageSoft. ManageSoft is a global supplier of enterprise software management solutions that combine asset recognition and inventory, license compliance, contract management, and software/OS deployment. ManageSoft solutions manage over 3 million devices across more than 250 enterprise customers.
April 28, 2010

No Magic, Inc Chooses Flexera Software for Comprehensive Software Licensing

Reduces Operating Expenses and Accelerates Time to Market of New Product Introductions
Flexera Software, the leading provider of strategic solutions for Application Usage Management to application producers and their customers, today announced that No Magic has selected FlexNet Publisher to streamline the software licensing management process for the latest versions of its software solutions, including MagicDraw and the Cameo suite of products. FlexNet Publisher will assist No Magic in driving reductions in operating expenses while being more responsive to market demands by accelerating time to market of new product introductions.
April 19, 2010

Flexera Software Demonstrates Comprehensive Windows 7 Application Readiness Solution at Microsoft Management Summit (MMS) 2010

Full Lifecycle Solution Automates and Standardizes Application Migration and Continuous Application Readiness Projects; Partners with Industry Leader ChangeBASE for Automated Application Compatibility Testing
Flexera Software, the leading provider of strategic solutions for Application Usage Management to application producers and their customers, today announced it will be demonstrating its comprehensive Windows 7 application readiness solution at Microsoft Management Summit (MMS) 2010 in Las Vegas from April 19-23. The solution is unique in its ability to manage the entire Windows 7 application compatibility testing and automated remediation process, driving substantial savings while facilitating error-free application deployments.
April 12, 2010

Flexera Software Announces InstallShield Limited Edition 2010 for Microsoft Visual Studio 2010

Replaces Visual Studio Installer as the Preferred MSI Installer Development Tool; Provides a Smooth Path to Advanced Software Installation Capabilities that Scale Along with Applications
Flexera Software, the leading provider of strategic solutions for Application Usage Management to application producers and their customers, today announced the general availability of InstallShield Limited Edition for Visual Studio 2010 within Microsoft Visual Studio 2010. Through this partnership, Microsoft and Flexera Software are delivering developers a simple, modern experience and a clear and smooth path to advanced software installation capabilities that scale along with their applications.
March 09, 2010

Flexera Software Wins IT Europa European IT Excellence Award

FlexNet Producer Suite for Software Vendors Honored as Exceptional SaaS Solution for Helping Sybase Transform the Way They Do Business With Their Customers
Flexera Software, the leading provider of software licensing, entitlement management, installation, and application readiness solutions, today announced that its FlexNet Producer Suite for Software Vendors has been awarded the European IT Excellence Award based on the value it delivered to Sybase in helping transform the way they do business with their customers.
February 17, 2010

Flexera Software Announces InstallAnywhere 2010; Brings Multiplatform Installation Management to Developers

Multiplatform Software Installation Leader Gains Comprehensive Management for All Phases of the Installation Lifecycle, Reducing Technical Support Costs and Increasing Customer Satisfaction
Flexera Software, the leading provider of software licensing, entitlement management, installation, and application readiness solutions, today announced InstallAnywhere 2010. InstallAnywhere 2010 introduces application installation lifecycle management, bringing breakthrough functionality for non-Windows platforms which enables end users to add, remove and repair product features as required, dramatically improving the overall experience. A free evaluation version of InstallAnywhere 2010 is available from the Flexera Software website.
February 02, 2010

Flexera Software Announces Updated FlexNet Producer Suite for High-Tech Manufacturers

Software Licensing Management Solution Enables Manufacturers to Drive Revenue Growth and Product Differentiation, Improve Channel Management, Streamline Operations and Gain Deep Insights Into Installed Base
Flexera Software, the leading provider of software licensing, entitlement management, installation, and application readiness solutions, today announced an updated version of its FlexNet Producer Suite for High-Tech Manufacturers. Adding new features and capabilities, Flexera Software provides manufacturers a flexible and comprehensive end-to-end solution to differentiate products and drive revenue growth, improve channel management, streamline operations and gain deep insight into the installed base to drive product strategy.