Oxford Instruments, a global leader in scientific research tools, partnered with Thales to monetize and secure its software offerings. Using Thales Sentinel licensing, it embedded proprietary software into research instruments, enabling feature-based access and a try-before-you-buy model that increased revenue while ensuring data security. When the COVID-19 pandemic forced remote work, Oxford quickly adapted by issuing time-based remote licenses without changing code, allowing uninterrupted research access. This agile entitlement system maintained customer trust, business continuity, and flexible licensing for researchers worldwide.

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