Wi-Fi teams don’t all work in the same way. A network designer may spend most of their time planning and optimising wireless networks, while a field engineer may spend their days collecting survey data and troubleshooting networks onsite. A Wi-Fi specialist responsible for an entire network lifecycle may need access to all of these capabilities, as well as tools for analysis, optimisation and collaboration.
Until now, licensing hasn’t always reflected those differences. The new Ekahau SaaS licensing model is designed to change that, giving organisations more flexibility to choose the capabilities that best match the roles, responsibilities and workflows within their teams.
With three new licensing options, Ekahau Plan, Ekahau Measure Pro and Ekahau Software Suite, organisations can build a licensing approach around the way their teams actually work, rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.
A more flexible approach to Ekahau licensing
The way organisations use Wi-Fi tools has changed. Teams can include people with very different responsibilities, and the person designing a network isn’t necessarily the same person collecting survey data or troubleshooting it in the field.
The new Ekahau SaaS model is built around this reality. By introducing role-based licensing, Ekahau gives organisations the flexibility to select the right level of functionality for different members of their team.
That means a company can provide a network designer with the design capabilities they need, while giving a field engineer access to the tools required for survey and troubleshooting work. For professionals who need to work across the complete Wi-Fi lifecycle, a comprehensive Software Suite option provides the broader set of capabilities required.
The result is greater choice in how Ekahau is licensed and used across an organisation.
What does this mean for your organisation?
The biggest benefit of a more flexible licensing model is that organisations can make their software investment work harder for them.
Rather than automatically providing every user with the same set of capabilities, you can consider what each person actually needs to do their job. This can make it easier to allocate licences appropriately across a team and avoid paying for functionality that isn’t relevant to every user.
It can also help reduce the upfront cost of equipping a team. If only some members of an organisation require the complete range of Ekahau capabilities, there is no need to approach licensing in exactly the same way for everyone. Different roles can have different licences, allowing organisations to create a combination that fits both their workflows and their budget.
This flexibility can be particularly valuable for larger teams, where responsibilities are often distributed across different people. Instead of thinking about a single licence for an entire team, organisations can think about which capabilities each role needs and build their licensing around that.
A licence for the way you work
The new SaaS options are designed around three common Wi-Fi workflows, making it easier to identify the capabilities that are most relevant to different roles.
Ekahau Plan
For professionals focused on designing and optimising Wi-Fi networks.
Ekahau Plan provides the capabilities needed for professional wireless network planning and design. It is designed for users whose primary responsibility is creating and refining network designs, helping them make informed decisions before a network is deployed.
For organisations with dedicated network designers or planners, Plan provides a focused licensing option aligned with that role.
Ekahau Measure Pro
For professionals collecting survey data and troubleshooting Wi-Fi in the field.
Surveying and troubleshooting can be a significant part of a Wi-Fi team’s workload, but the people carrying out that work may not need the full range of capabilities available to a network designer or Wi-Fi specialist.
Ekahau Measure Pro is a flexible, survey-only SaaS licence that provides the data collection and onsite troubleshooting capabilities needed for field work. It can also complement a full Ekahau AI Pro and Connect licence, making it possible to equip field-based team members with the tools they need without necessarily providing every user with the complete software set.
Ekahau Software Suite
For professionals who need comprehensive Wi-Fi lifecycle management.
Some Wi-Fi professionals need to work across multiple stages of the network lifecycle. They may design networks, collect and analyse survey data, troubleshoot performance, optimise networks and integrate Wi-Fi data into wider systems and workflows.
For these users, the Ekahau Software Suite brings together Ekahau AI Pro, Ekahau Optimizer, Ekahau Survey, Ekahau Analyzer, API Integrations and Cloud Project Sync in one comprehensive package.
It provides the broad set of capabilities needed to manage Wi-Fi from design and deployment through to ongoing analysis, optimisation and management.
Which Ekahau SaaS model is right for you?
Choosing between the new options doesn’t have to mean choosing a single licence for everyone. The flexibility of the new model means organisations can combine different options to reflect the roles within their team.
Not sure which model is right for you? Watch the video below for a quick overview of the three options and how they can fit different Wi-Fi workflows.
Build the right mix for your team
Consider a typical Wi-Fi team. The person responsible for network design may spend most of their time working on planned deployments and optimising network designs. A field engineer may be focused on onsite surveys, collecting data and identifying problems with an existing network. A more senior Wi-Fi professional may need to move between all of these activities as part of their role.
Under the new model, these users don’t necessarily need to have the same licence.
For example, an organisation could choose Ekahau Plan for network designers, Ekahau Measure Pro for field engineers and Ekahau Software Suite for Wi-Fi professionals who need access to the complete range of capabilities.
This is only one possible approach. Every organisation will have its own structure and requirements, but the principle remains the same: give each person access to the capabilities that match the work they do.
As teams grow and responsibilities change, this approach can also provide greater flexibility to adapt licensing over time.
More choice, more flexibility, better value
The new Ekahau SaaS licensing model is about giving Wi-Fi teams more choice in how they access Ekahau’s capabilities.
By moving towards role-based licensing, organisations can align their software more closely with the people using it. That means designers can have the tools they need to design and optimise networks, field engineers can focus on surveying and troubleshooting, and Wi-Fi professionals who need the complete toolkit can access the full Software Suite.
For organisations, this can mean greater flexibility, more efficient use of software and lower upfront costs, while still ensuring that people have the capabilities they need to do their jobs effectively.
Most importantly, there is no requirement for every user to follow the same licensing model. You can build the combination that makes sense for your organisation, your team and the way you manage Wi-Fi.
Find the Ekahau SaaS option that fits your team
Whether your focus is network design, onsite survey and troubleshooting, or managing the complete Wi-Fi lifecycle, there is now an Ekahau SaaS option designed around the way you work. Explore the options and find the right combination of capabilities for your team.
Need help choosing the right option?
If you’re unsure which Ekahau SaaS option is right for your requirements, speak to your Open Reality Account Manager. Our team can help you understand the new licensing options and provide advice on the available solutions and pricing.
