Unlock hidden savings from Adobe, SPSS, MATLAB, and more
Universities and colleges in Malaysia invest hundreds of thousands of ringgit each year in academic software licenses — from design tools like Adobe Creative Cloud, engineering platforms like AutoCAD, to statistical software like SPSS and MATLAB.
But here’s a critical question many campus IT teams struggle to answer:
Are your software licenses being fully utilized — or are you paying for tools your students barely touch?
With limited visibility into license usage, institutions risk wasting precious budget on unused or underused software. That’s where CloudDesk vDash steps in.
The Hidden Cost of Unused Software Licenses
Universities often purchase floating licenses in bulk based on assumptions:
- “This lab needs 100 Adobe licenses for 100 PCs”
- “SPSS must be installed on every machine in the Faculty of Business”
- “We need 50 MATLAB licenses for the semester”
But without actual usage data, licenses can end up underutilized — especially during semester breaks, exam periods, or when students switch to alternative platforms.
This lack of insight leads to:
- ⚠️ Over-purchasing licenses
- 💸 Wasted IT budget on recurring subscriptions
- ❌ Difficulty justifying renewals or new requests
The Solution: Track Software Usage in Real Time with vDash
CloudDesk vDash gives Malaysian universities real visibility into software usage — app-by-app, user-by-user, lab-by-lab.
vDash answers critical questions:
| Question | vDash Insight |
|---|---|
| How many PCs have Adobe installed? | See total installations across campus |
| Which users launched SPSS this month? | View app history and session duration |
| How many licenses were used today? | Real-time and historical concurrent usage reports |
| Are all MATLAB licenses activated? | Track per-machine usage and idle time |
Track Key Academic Software and Optimize Spend
CloudDesk vDash supports deep usage analytics on:
- 🎨 Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro)
- 📊 IBM SPSS
- 🧪 MATLAB & Simulink
- 🏗️ AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks
- 🛠️ Any other Windows-based licensed software (including VDI environments)
💡 Example Use Case: A Malaysian private university tracked Adobe usage on 150 machines and found that only 40 licenses were used consistently throughout the semester. They were able to reduce their annual Adobe bill by RM45,000.
Real Dashboard Insights for Smart IT Planning
With vDash, IT departments can:
✅ View most-used and least-used applications
✅ Identify peak hours for applications like SPSS or AutoCAD
✅ Reveal unused licenses to reduce renewals
✅ Audit license deployment across different labs or faculties
✅ Export ready-made usage reports for management or budgeting
Case Snapshot: Saving 30% on Software Subscriptions
A local university in Malaysia with 20,000+ students and 800 lab PCs used vDash to:
- Track concurrent usage of SPSS across all labs
- Find that only 50 out of 120 licenses were used regularly
- Reduce next year’s licensing by half
- Reallocate the savings into upgrading lab hardware
Result: 30% reduction in licensing costs and increased ROI from existing infrastructure.
Why vDash Is a Must-Have for University IT Teams
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| 🔍 Software usage tracking | No more guesswork — know what’s used and when |
| 💰 License optimization | Cut unnecessary renewals and avoid overbuying |
| 📊 Ready analytics dashboard | Support funding and procurement with real data |
| 🎓 Focused on academia | Designed for university labs, VDI setups, and student workflows |
Ready to Optimize Your Software Spend?
Join universities across Malaysia using vDash to uncover hidden license waste and make smarter IT decisions.
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