FlexNet Connect: Resources
Gain Insight & Stay Connected to Customers with Electronic Software Updates, In-Product
Messaging & Detailed Reporting
FlexNet Connect® provides application producers (software vendors and intelligent device manufacturers) the most efficient way to provide end-users with the latest software updates and to obtain valuable insight on their product use. FlexNet Connect manages rule-based software update delivery, displays in-product messages, and automatically reports key information about the installed base.
Datasheets
FlexNet Connect Datasheet
FlexNet Producer Suite for Intelligent Device Manufacturers Brochure
FlexNet Producer Suite for Software Vendors Brochure
FlexNet Connect - Simplifying Software Updates
Guides, Manuals & Help
FAQs
FlexNet Connect Guides
Success Stories
Thomson Reuters Eikon: FlexNet Connect Helps Financial Software Deliver Value 24/7
Earthlink: EarthLink increases customer satisfaction with FlexNet Connect
Steven Huey
Director of Software Products
FutureSource: FlexNet Connect solves electronic software update challenges for leading financial data provider
Jim Ekstrand
Product Manager
Testimonials
"It is more important than ever that to keep software applications updated with minimal end user impact. We also need tight control over the end user update experience for the diverse operating environments our applications support. And we constantly look for better ways to learn how end user's use our products so that we can continually improve them. We are very pleased with the direction that Flexera Software is taking with FlexNet Connect. It closely aligns to our needs."
Bob Brandenstein
Platform Marketing
Siemens PLM Software
"Flexera Software's FlexNet Connect solution enabled us to release our Thomson Reuters Eikon product with best-in-class software update capabilities that gives our customers peace of mind that their real-time financial desktop software will be up-to-date and operational 24/7."
Andrei Borsaru
Thomson Reuters
"FlexNet Connect makes it easy for us to deliver software and data updates to all our users thereby increasing customer satisfaction and eliminating costly support calls. It also enables us to increase revenue by understanding our customer's needs better and by enhancing customer communication."
Steven Huey
Director of Software Products
Earthlink
"We have used FlexNet Connect for close to two years now. With FlexNet Connect, we can send software updates and targeted messages to several hundred thousand customers using both our Intellisync® Handheld Edition and Intellisync Phone Edition products. The usage reporting we gather from FlexNet Connect is also very valuable for revenue forecasting and marketing purposes."
Philip Gilbert
Director of Product Management
Intellisync
"FlexNet Connect has completely streamlined our updating process, and the built-in reporting features allow us to ensure all of our end users receive critical updates."
Jim Ekstrand
Product Manager
FutureSource
White Papers
Software Updates and the Customer Relationship
Going Beyond Email: Marketing Software with Targeted In-Product Messaging
Upcoming Webinars
Hardware Companies Face Unique Challenges in Growing Software Revenue
Learn key considerations and strategies for Intelligent Device Manufacturers building out software licensing capabilities. Register today and receive the IDC report free!
Lower Costs and Risks of Application Updates with FlexNet Connect
On-Demand Webinars
Software Licensing and Entitlement Management Next Generation Best Practices Webinar Series
Creating a Customer-Centric and High-Performance Entitlement Management System
2011 Key Trends in Software Licensing and Pricing and 2012 Predictions
- Software Licensing Enforcement
- Audits
- Licensing Effectiveness
- Entitlements
Why You Need a Software Update Solution
Enhancing Customer Insights, Revenues and Operational Efficiency: A FlexNet Connect Overview
Additional Resources
Webinar: Why You Need a Software Update Solution
Software License and Entitlement Management Trends
Recent Blog Posts
Products
- FlexNet Producer Suite for Intelligent Device Manufacturers
- FlexNet Producer Suite for Software Vendors
Next Steps
More Information
FlexNet Connect Provides Product Managers Deep Insight into Install Base Demographics
New FlexNet Connect White Paper and Webinar
Many software vendors, intelligent device manufacturers and enterprises view software updates as an after-thought. Read this white paper for an in-depth look at what constitutes a best-in-class, strategic software update solution.
Webinar: Enhancing Customer Insights, Revenues and Operational Efficiency: A FlexNet Connect Overview
Learn how you can 1) Understand what products, versions and platforms customers are using, 2) Reduce the number of support calls from unsupported/older product.