Licensing Lab Blog

10Duke have been called "the thought leaders of the software licensing industry" by our customers.

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23rd September 2025

Why Managing Software Licensing On a Spreadsheet Is a Bad Idea

Stop relying on spreadsheets. Automate license management with 10Duke for scale and growth.
15th September 2025

Software Licensing: Supporting Academic Users

Academic Licence means a licence issued to an academic institution or similar for the sole purposes of education and/or research.
1st September 2025

The Limitations of Using MAC Addresses for Software Licensing

MAC address-based licensing is outdated—modern software needs flexible, entitlement-driven models.
30th August 2025

How to License Software Based on API Calls

Many software providers are shifting towards consumption-based models, a trend that directly ties a customer’s spend to the value they actually derive from the software.
21st August 2025

How Hardware IDs Underpin Device-Based Licensing

The B2B software market is continuously evolving, moving beyond simplistic licensing models towards more granular and flexible approaches.
11th August 2025

How Machine Fingerprints Drive Modern Software Licensing

A customer-centric approach to software monetization offers greater revenue potential and improved customer satisfaction.
1st August 2025

Monetizing Software Deployed On-Prem, in the Cloud, and Hybrid

Product leaders, CTOs, and commercial decision-makers face the complex challenge of monetizing software across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid architectures.
30th July 2025

What’s the Best Way to Control Access to Your Software Product?

Controlling software access is no longer just about enforcing rules; it is about enabling growth through adaptable, customer-centric licensing strategies.
22nd July 2025

Soft Limits in Software Licensing: Why Flexibility Can Drive More Revenue

Hard stops interrupt work, trigger support issues, and strain customer relationships.