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that is identical on both origin and target system .

The Solution : NotificationDispatcher

NotificationDispatcher is a special expansion of CodeMeter License Central that springs into action at freely configurable intervals to retrieve the information you need and process it to your stipulations . The retrieved data is temporarily stored in a local database to ensure that everything is transmitted correctly to its destination , even if that target system is perchance not available at that specific moment . With this cache , queries to CodeMeter License Central can be limited to the new data added since the last cycle .

The data to be retrieved can be selected in the configuration to keep the number of queries to CodeMeter License Central to the minimum that is required . The configuration also lets you choose how the data is processed , with a choice of standard processing or transmitting the data further with a custom expansion to a separate service chosen for that purpose .

Orders This module can process new orders , which is particularly relevant for software developers that have different ways to create orders in CodeMeter License Central . These would usually have to be brought together to be processed further in a lead system . One typical example of this would be a third-party e-commerce solution that is not structurally integrated with the vendor ’ s ERP system .

Licenses This module lets you process new licenses e . g . to assign the internal license numbers to each order item in the lead system . This can be the backbone for relevant sales processes , like retrieving or changing already delivered licenses .

There is also the option of transmitting individual license properties , such as expiry dates or license numbers . Expiry dates are a particularly interesting tool if they are calculated dynamically from the date of the first activation of a license .

The level of detail for the data can be configured precisely for this module :

■ All completed activations This mode reports all completed license transactions to the lead system , creating a log of when licenses were placed in which CmContainers .

■ One transaction per ticket If all licenses on a ticket are processed in a single transaction , this mode would only report back one set of data per license transaction . Even with this less granular data , this information suffices to keep a log of license transactions .

■ Current Status In this mode , only the most recent transaction is reported back to the lead system . This information lets you see the current activation status and the serial number of the CmContainer in use , but it cannot be used to create a running log .

INFORMATICS SAP Module NotificationDispatcher supports the automatic transmission of data to the SAP module provided by our partner INFORMATICS , Austria . This is a good choice of back-office integration , as it makes it very easy to create a back channel with the SAP system , with all settings easily configured without any additional adjustments .

WebHooks WebHooks let you send the retrieved data to defined URLs in the JSON format . Software developers can then pick up and process the data in their own systems . All relevant settings can be easily added in the configuration , without any need for further adjustments to the system .

Custom Transmission In this mode , the data is handled by a clientspecific expansion e . g . to match custom templates , transmitted by another means of transmission . This could take the form of a web service called by the software developer or an additional web service provided by CodeMeter License Central to retrieve the relevant data .

Modular Design NotificationDispatcher uses a modular design to handle a variety of modules and options .

■ Core The Core module is responsible for all communications with CodeMeter License Central and stores all retrieved data in an internal database to make sure that all the data only must be processed once and can indeed be processed even if the chosen target system is not available . The module also provides all the functions needed for the established means of transmission .

■ Common The Common module provides all internal structures required for the custom processing of the data .

■ Custom The Custom module handles the custom processing of the data itself .

■ Reporting On top of these means for transmitting data , a reporting interface will be added at a later point . Its job is to prepare automatic overview reports for defined periods of time , e . g . tracking the number of new licenses or license transactions , and to publish these reports e . g . by email .

Conclusions The NotificationDispatcher represents the perfect addition to CodeMeter License Central processes , creating a return channel to retrieve relevant data . For more information , please contact our Professional Services Team .

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