Engineering IT & Licensing Resources
In-depth technical guides, EU software compliance analysis, and infrastructure benchmarks prepared for European enterprise engineering leads.
AI Workstation GPU Architecture: VRAM Sizing and Hardware Guidelines for Engineering Teams
A technical guide to AI workstation hardware sizing for engineering firms: VRAM planning models, consumer vs professional GPU architectures, and PCIe platform topologies.
Autodesk Flex vs Subscription: Break-Even Cost Calculator and Decision Model (2026)
A mathematical break-even calculator and procurement model comparing Autodesk Flex pay-as-you-go tokens against annual Named User subscriptions for engineering teams.
Siemens NX Workstation Optimisation: Diagnosing CAD Hardware Bottlenecks
A technical diagnostic guide to identifying and resolving hardware bottlenecks in Siemens NX: CPU single-core IPC, certified GPU drivers, and storage I/O architecture.
CAD & 3D Workstation Hardware Guide: CPU, GPU and RAM for Engineering Software in 2026
An evidence-based hardware guide for engineering leads and CAD managers specifying workstations for AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, Inventor, and Siemens NX in 2026.
How to Transfer an Autodesk Licence to Another Computer: 2026 Guide
A practical B2B guide for engineering teams on moving Autodesk Named User subscriptions to new hardware, managing device limits, and understanding legacy perpetual licence lifecycle boundaries.
IT Infrastructure Audit for Engineering & Design Offices: What to Check in 2026
A comprehensive IT audit guide and checklist for engineering, CAD/CAM, and architectural firms evaluating software licences, hardware bottlenecks, backup integrity, and network throughput in 2026.
CAD Licensing in 2026: Subscription, Perpetual and Hybrid Procurement Strategies
A factual, evidence-based B2B procurement guide for European engineering firms evaluating Named User SaaS subscriptions, perpetual licence availability, and hybrid portfolios across major CAD vendors.
Managed IT Services vs Break-Fix for Engineering & Architectural Firms: 2026 Guide
A practical B2B comparison of Managed IT Services (MSP) versus reactive Break-Fix support for European engineering, CAD/CAM, and architectural consultancies in 2026.
On-Premise Private AI for Engineering Firms: CAD IP, Data Control and GDPR Considerations
A technical guide for European engineering and design consultancies evaluating on-premise AI deployments, data control for CAD intellectual property, and compliance considerations under GDPR and the EU AI Act.
How to Buy Autodesk Licences More Cost-Effectively in Europe in 2026
A practical B2B procurement guide for European engineering firms optimizing Autodesk subscriptions, Flex tokens, and secondary perpetual licences in 2026.
CAD Licence Servers: Cloud vs On-Premise for Engineering Teams
An expert technical comparison of on-premise, cloud-hosted, and hybrid CAD licence server architectures for engineering IT leads and CAD managers.
Are Used Software Licences Legal in the EU? CJEU C-128/11 Explained
A practical B2B guide analysing CJEU C-128/11 (UsedSoft v Oracle) and CJEU C-166/15 case law on secondary software licence transfers in the European Union.