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Revenera experts are joined by industry leaders for discussions on all the latest talking points in the world of software.

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May 15, 2026Episode 110 min

Hybrid Monetization Strategy: How to Layer Consumption onto Seats

The drumbeat is getting louder as tech journalists declare the downfall of seat-based pricing and the rise of consumption. Some say it’s the end of seat models altogether. Based on the conversations I'm having, that’s not true, but more producers are now asking how to implement a hybrid monetization strategy that incorporates consumption. Erce Kose, Senior Solutions Engineer at Revenera, shares his 10-step guide to launching a hybrid monetization strategy that protects margins and ensures long-term profitability. Read the original blog post here: https://www.revenera.com/blog/software-monetization/hybrid-monetization-strategy/ Contact Us to see how Revenera's Software Monetization platform can help you take products to market fast, unlock the value of your IP and accelerate revenue growth: https://www.revenera.com/about-us/contact-us?C_Interest1=sales&C_SolutionInterest=SWM&id=podcast

December 11, 2025Episode 132 min

Unlock the Power of Monetization Analytics: Drive Growth, Renewals, and Customer Success

In this Revenera podcast, led by industry experts Victor DeMarines (VP of Product Management) and Anuradha Nagendran (Director, Engineering), where we’ll explore how actionable analytics are transforming software monetization strategies. What You’ll Learn: Why Monetization Analytics Matter: Discover how the shift to subscription and usage-based models is accelerating, and why visibility into customer behavior is now essential for renewals, upsells, and long-term success. Frameworks & Best Practices: Learn how a centralized entitlement system delivers a 360-degree view of your customers, enabling smarter decisions across all deployment and monetization models. Live Demo & Real-World Use Cases: See the FlexNet Operations Analytics Dashboard in action—track adoption trends, monitor usage thresholds, and leverage conditional notifications to proactively manage renewals and upsell opportunities. Who Should Listen? Product managers, customer success leaders, sales teams, and anyone responsible for driving software monetization and customer retention. Don’t miss this opportunity to modernize your monetization strategy and unlock deeper business insights. For more information visit www.revenera.com

December 23, 2024Episode 1058 min

Setting up your OSS Management process

The software supply chain is at the forefront of security discussions in companies and governments across the world. Join our expert team as they walk you through how to setup a comprehensive OSS Management program to address both software supply chain security and legal compliance. In this podcast we provide an industry update and an overview of best practices to get started or mature your existing OSS Management program. We will discuss several examples of how organizations accomplish the following: Inbound assessments for incorporating external content into your organization’s codebase Internal compliance checks as part of a broader shift-left strategy Complying with industry regulations via SBOMs, security reports, and software attestations Reacting to compliance events via an impact assessment and remediation If you are new to OSS/SCA/SBOM management or are looking to take your organization’s process to the next level of maturity, this is the podcast for you. For more information visit www.revenera.com

December 20, 2024Episode 101 hr 2 min

Mitigating Risks in Open Source and Software Supply Chains: A Global Outlook

Companies face increasing challenges in managing risks associated with the widespread use of open source and third-party software, compounded by the growing complexity of the software supply chain. With the rise of new technologies like Generative AI and Machine Learning, the landscape is becoming even more intricate, necessitating a shift in how professionals approach compliance and risk management. In this podcast, Leon Schwartz (GTC Law Group) and Andreas Kotulla (Bitsea GmbH) will discuss the latest regulation changes in the US and EU. We’ll take some real-life examples to explore what’s really changing in the world of Open Source and what you need to know to help your clients and organizations navigate their legal rights and responsibilities. Whether you're involved in software development, cybersecurity, or legal compliance, this webinar will provide you with the insights and strategies needed to effectively address these complexities and foster a compliance-first culture at your organization.

December 18, 2024Episode 929 min

Introducing Pay-Per-Use Models to Your Sales Strategy

As technology companies face a perfect storm of rising cloud costs, falling investment levels, and customers complaining of ‘subscription fatigue’, many are adopting usage-based pricing options to sustain growth. Join Revenera’s Senior Director of Product Management, Paul Bland, as he outlines how to allow greater flexibility and unlock new revenue streams with Elastic Access – an innovative approach to monetizing digital experiences. Key takeaways include: How to layer consumption onto your existing sales strategies How to keep customers happy with self-service and cross-portfolio access How to accelerate time-to-market for new price and packaging configurations How to guide upsell, cross-sell and renewal conversations with detailed usage data When procurement teams are putting increased pressure on buyers to prove ROI, it’s crucial to have value-based conversations that prove your worth, and the insights from pay-per-use components can help you demonstrate tangible benefits. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve. Register now to learn how Elastic Access can help you expand into new markets and drive your business forward here - https://info.revenera.com/SWM-WBNR-Pay-Per-Use-Monetization-Models For more information visit www.revenera.com

October 21, 2024Episode 826 min

Best Practices for On-Premises to SaaS Transition Projects

Having worked on the frontline of software monetization for Baker Hughes and now in her role leading Revenera’s Professional Services team, Sheela Bilderback has a wealth of hands-on experience helping organizations move products from on-premises to SaaS deployments. Taken from Revenera's SoftSummit 2024 event, hear this enlightening podcast as Sheela shares practical advice on: How to optimize your quote-to-cash and entitlement management processes How to build your transition team and keep stakeholders happy How to take your customers with you… and keep them! You can view the session along with the slides here - https://info.revenera.com/SWM-WBNR-On-Premises-SaaS-Transitions

October 21, 2024Episode 733 min

The Future of Software Monetization

As a leading authority on software market trends, Mark Thomason, Research Director for Digital Business Models and Monetization, has valuable findings to share from IDC’s Worldwide CEO Survey 2024. With input from 354 CEOs, the comprehensive data highlights key priorities for senior leaders at global technology companies and offers insights on how to prepare for change in a fast-moving world. Major takeaways include: The impact of AI, both in terms of risk and customer expectations The trend toward prepaid consumption credit models with drawdown The importance of usage data in demonstrating value-based outcomes Current and future needs for subscription billing Segmented market growth predictions from 2023-2027 You can view the webinar along with the referenced slides here - https://info.revenera.com/SWM-WBNR-IDC-Software-Trends

October 21, 2024Episode 637 min

How to Secure and Monetize Medical Devices

In the fast-moving world of medical devices, software has become the beating heart of innovation as producers transition from hardware-focused to subscription-based business models. Join software security and monetization experts, Alex Rybak and Vic DeMarines for an exclusive podcast offering practical advice on: Ensuring software security and compliance with FDA and European regulations Harnessing the power of licensing for enhanced compliance traceability Streamlining operations through seamless remote software updates Measuring success with the right KPIs for your software-driven future The switch from selling hardware to software monetization may seem daunting, especially in such a tightly regulated industry, but the benefits are transformative. Don't miss this opportunity to future-proof your solutions, elevate patient experiences, and stay compliant. You can view the webinar along with the slides here - https://info.revenera.com/SWM-WBNR-Medical-Devices-Monetization

October 21, 2024Episode 556 min

OSS management use cases for software supply chain security

The software supply chain is at the forefront of security discussions in companies and governments across the world. Join our expert team as they walk you through four key open source software (OSS) management use cases that enable you to confidently identify security vulnerabilities in open-source and third-party components within your code, as well as manage OSS license compliance and build a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM). If you are new to SBOMs or are looking to take your process to the next level of maturity, this is the podcast for you! In this session we provide an industry update and an overview of four practical OSS management use cases with best practices for how to accomplish the following: A local developer compliance check in the IDE before code check-in Security flow for assessing and annotating security vulnerabilities associated with your SBOM parts and generating a VEX with your analysis data Construction of an SBOM in SPDX, CycloneDX, and human readable formats Preparation of third-party notices to comply with OSS license attribution requirements You can register to view the webinar with slides here - https://info.revenera.com/SCA-WBNR-OSS-Management-UseCases

July 4, 2024Episode 459 min

Intro & Refresher - Managing Open Source Software

Are you starting out on or getting serious about your open source management journey? Then accelerate your progress by learning the key points on the topic in this one hour podcast. If you are new to SBOMs or are looking to take your process to the next level of maturity, this is the session for you! Learn about or get a refresher on OSS, SCA, OSPOs, and SBOMs along with the latest industry updates. In this short session by our open source expert, Alex Rybak, you'll get: An Open Source Software (OSS) refresher A Software Composition Analysis (SCA) refresher and best practices An Open Source Program Office (OSPO) refresher and best practices Software Supply Chain Security industry & regulations updates A short overview of Revenera Audit Services to help you get started, or accelerate your existing program If you are new to OSS/SCA/SBOM management or are looking to take your organization’s process to the next level of maturity, you can view the whole episode with slides at here