In recent years, Siemens, has introduced Xcelerator as a Service (XaaS), which provides easier access to their Xcelerator portfolio with ongoing value via connection to the cloud. A subscription to XaaS provides greater flexibility, scalability and accessibility to the world’s most comprehensive digital twin and enables companies to customize design, manufacturing and IoT capabilities to meet product and market requirements. In addition, XaaS customers benefit from expanded capabilities, including cloud-based collaboration and storage, Xcelerator Academy “Get Started” package, easier-to-add software options, and unified licensing and user management. All of this is available with an XaaS subscription, in addition to the benefits you already receive, including: access to the latest versions of software, software updates, maintenance packages, security patches, phone/self-help/email support, knowledge base, and their digital community.

Xcelerator Academy is a Siemens online learning environment in which users are enabled to gain knowledge of the basics of the software at their own pace. The Femto Academy is thereby an umbrella entity in which the user as starter, experienced or specialist is supported throughout his career by Femto specialists and continues to expand knowledge with in-depth training and workplace guidance.

Xcelerator Share is an open and flexible cloud-based collaboration platform. It facilitates collaboration with colleagues, suppliers and customers by bundling different domains, locations and data in one location.

None. The licensing is the same as a regular subscription. For a USB dongle or those for the floating licence (using FlexLM) remain unchanged as a mechanism.

No. You continue to use the software as you are used to now, even if it runs locally or within an intranet. XaaS is a hybrid form of licence that puts the power of the cloud at your disposal, while allowing you to continue working locally. So you get extra features, but are not obliged to use them.

At the end of the contract period (of 36 months), a new offer will be made according to your needs at that time. You can then change the numbers and type of licence.

The XaaS subscription fee also includes a maintenance fee. In the event of a transfer to XaaS, you can continue to use the Femto Support unchanged.

Yes. It is possible to change the number of licences during the term of the XaaS contract.