NedGraphics | Modernizing Software Licensing
Challenge: Dongles, static keys, and on-premise servers created friction as remote and cloud-based work became standard.
Solution: NedGraphics adopted 10Duke's cloud-based licensing platform and launched NEDKey, a secure, user-centric login system.
Result: Frictionless, cross-device access for 1,000+ clients worldwide, centralized license management for admins, and continued support for offline use cases.
NedGraphics, the leading provider of textile design and CAD/CAM software for the apparel, home furnishings, and flooring industries, partnered with 10Duke to move beyond dongles and static keys.
Final Draft | Simplified Licensing and Reduced Support Calls
Challenge: Outdated serials caused lost access and costly support.
Solution: 10Duke provided a cloud-based licensing solution that replaced serial numbers.
Result: Final Draft's most successful product release ever, reducing support calls and enhancing user experience.
Final Draft, the industry standard in screenwriting software, partnered with 10Duke to transform its licensing system from outdated serial number based licensing, resulting in its most successful product release ever. The transition to 10Duke's cloud-based solution simplified licensing, significantly decreasing activation-related issues, transforming the UX.
Greyscalegorilla | Simple Licensing and Elevated User Experience
Challenge: Managing multiple login systems created a frustrating user experience.
Solution: 10Duke provided a single sign-on licensing solution.
Result: Simplified access for customers, enabling Greyscalegorilla to focus on innovation.
Greyscalegorilla, a leader in 3D assets for Cinema 4D and Blender, switched from an in-house licensing system to 10Duke’s scalable platform, simplifying login management and improving customer experience. Greyscalegorilla Plus now offers over 4,000 curated assets, supporting thousands of 3D artists.
Foundry | Self-Built Licensing System Scaling Issues Solved
Challenge: The in-house licensing system struggled with scaling and reliability as the company grew.
Solution: Adopted 10Duke’s scalable, cloud-based licensing platform.
Results: Improved reliability, scalability, and focus on delivering new features.
Foundry, an Academy Award-winning visual effects software provider, transitioned from self-made licensing to 10Duke. Foundry, known for supplying top film studios and post-production houses, faced scaling and reliability challenges with its in-house system. This led them to partner with 10Duke for improved licensing solutions, supporting their expansion.
Seequent | Accelerated Revenue Growth with Scalable Licensing
Challenge: Reliance on dongles and manual systems limited scalability.
Solution: Adopted 10Duke’s scalable, cloud-based identity and licensing platform.
Results: Enabled flexible licenses, faster growth, and $1.05B acquisition.
Seequent, a global provider of 3D modeling software, used 10Duke to streamline customer license management and support growth. Their technology is widely used in industries from tunnel construction to geothermal exploration. In 2021, Seequent was acquired by Bentley Systems for $1.05 billion, expanding its reach and capabilities worldwide.
Maxon | Subscription Model Success Drives Revenue Growth
Challenge: Scaling issues with serial numbers limited customer flexibility.
Solution: Adopted 10Duke’s ID management for subscription-based licensing.
Results: Enabled trials, improved access, and increased revenue significantly.
Maxon, creators of Cinema 4D, adopted 10Duke’s Identity Management and Licensing solution to move to a subscription-based model, allowing customers to access trials for real projects and boosting revenue. Since 2000, Maxon has been part of the Nemetschek Group, expanding its presence in 3D modeling and animation industries.
acQuire | Unlock More Revenue from Existing Customers
Challenge: No visibility to who was using licenses and how.
Solution: Single point of control for license management.
Results: 15% license revenue growth and a 10X ROI, plus reduced support overheads.
acQuire, a geoscientific data management provider, used 10Duke to streamline and scale their software licensing process. Their previous complex license model was hard to enforce and time-consuming. By moving licensing online, acQuire improved efficiency and customer experience. Since 2018, acQuire has been part of Constellation Software, Inc. through its Vela Australia group, supporting further growth and better license management for their clients.
Causeway Technologies | Simplified Access, Reduced Costs, Supported Growth
Challenge: Outdated licensing hindered efficiency and increased operational costs.
Solution: 10Duke provided centralized, scalable identity-based licensing.
Results: Improved efficiency, reduced costs, and streamlined user access.
Causeway, a leading supplier of software solutions for the built environment, used 10Duke to centralize license administration, reduce licensing administration costs and also introduce SSO and Federation capabilities to their solution suite.
