ENERZAi Scales AI Software with Thales Sentinel

The new company can now produce trial versions at scale

ENERZAi is an emerging startup based in Seoul, Korea that offers AI optimization in real-world applications. Their flagship product, Optimium, is an AI inference engine that optimizes on-device AI models to run quickly and efficiently across various environments. 

Once Optimium was market-ready, ENERZAi faced a common challenge: How to deliver and protect their innovative software in the most secure, customer-centric, and scalable way. As such, ENERZAi sought a software licensing and protection solution that would support flexible business models and a smooth customer experience.

Working closely with the Thales Sentinel team, ENERZAi implemented the functionalities needed for their on-prem software using Sentinel’s software (on-prem) licensing. Through hands-on training sessions, live demos, and tailored API integration support, Thales helped ENERZAi align licensing strategy with technical requirements and business goals. The partnership included discovery workshops, a structured roadmap, and continuous technical consultation.

ENERZAi plans to continue working with Thales to expand their customer base, upgrade customers from trials to subscriptions, and explore new revenue streams through additional product lines. Moreover, using Sentinel, ENERZAi can migrate easily from software licensing to cloud licensing according to their timeline. With Sentinel in place, ENERZAi set the stage for scalable growth with streamlined licensing, software protection, and customer satisfaction.