Examine emerging pricing, contractual and legal issues. This page is dedicated to ca software and maintenance purchased from usa, canada, latin america, apj, greece, and turkey. Work with it category managers in vendor negotiations to ensure licensing needs are met. Advancing the capability of mainframe storage for our customers is paramount. A developerpublisher license agreement is an important type of software license agreements for all kinds of software, such as mainframe. The legal basics of software licensing techrepublic.
In furthering this commitment, it is critical that bmcs intellectual property assets be protected, and that its s, trade secrets, trademarks, patents. As software tracking and management tools and processes improve, many companies are focusing on the importance of maintaining current inventories of the software products in use and by which corporate entities they are used, what software is running where, licensing entitlements, and the number of. Ten ways to reduce your mainframe software licensing costs. Dell emc and ibm renew licensing agreements through 2021. Generally it seems to be the norm that each and every mainframe customer will have at least one enterprise software license agreement in place, typically with ibm because of the need to deploy the zos zvm, zvse, zlinux operating system, generally in conjunction one other, whether asg, bmc or ca. This software licensing agreement is entered into this date, by and between. Subject matter expert on mainframe software licensing, enterprise license agreements, software budgeting, metrics, etc. One group would cover a range of mainframes of similar size. A eula specifies in detail the rights and restrictions which apply to the use of the software. Base license agreements standard agreement that ibm customers accept when. Improved tigta also determined that the irs has an.
Their analysis of our customers software licensing agreements has also found a few things that have surprised our customer. An inappropriate license agreement for mainframe software can lead to suboptimal cost structures 1. Enterprise software license optimization consulting npi. Software agreement so that you are protected from price increases if you need additional work done. This software licensing agreement is entered into this date, by and between software ownerdeveloper licensor, and license purchaser licensee recitals.
Here are three of the most important things to keep in mind when planning to license ibm products under the companys standardform agreements which, for the vast majority of ibm customers, are essentially the companys only agreements. See how your peers save money with our mainframe software rationalization program. Mainframe software pricing longex mainframe quarterly. Ive been working on this project for around 6 weeks. The ibm mainframe has a storied history dating back more than 40 years to the original system360 s360, introduced on april 7, 1964. Where the spend is a minimum of rs 5 lakh on a specific product. Processor value unit pricing, under the passport advantage software licensing program, is a perengine charge primarily used for linux on z middleware products.
Vendors and customers undertake acceptance testunderstanding software license and services agreements james b. Divestitures and managing software licensing exposure. Companies have traditionally employed a number of strategies to help cut their mainframe software bills, including enterprise licensing agreements ela, tiered pricing, and the use of ibms expanding lineup of mainframe tools which are competitive with thirdparty solutions. Treasury inspector general for tax administration september 23, 2011 memorandum for chief technology officer from. Mainframe software maintenance agreements are another important target for optimization. Usually these renewals are on autopilot, and multiple products are aggregated into a single fee. Renewing these technology licensing agreements in 2018 builds on the rich history of dell emc and ibm collaboratively supporting innovative technologies for ibm mainframe customers. Jun 24, 2010 neon to take mainframe complaints to europe. How to cut mainframe software licensing costs, part ii enterprise. Whats more, the options available may depend on the product, processor, processor usage, or other software being used. Bring devops to mainframe for reduced time to market and improved reliability. The biggest benefit of slm, however, is that it is a critical part in ensuring all software products are following compliance with software licenses also known as an enduser license agreement, or eula. Contracts for this type of custom software were few, and involved two distinct parties whose lawyers could discuss all the terms of such agreement between them.
End user license agreement together with the associated additional license authorizations including the nonproduction licensing guide. Explore these options for ibm software products that run on the mainframe below. Ibm mainframe software licensing structure overview. Ibm mainframe enterprise software license agreements. In the early days, ibm published a figure called a processor group or model group for its mainframes, as well as compatible mainframes from competitors amdahl and hitachi data systems. The documents below are for use across all cas business units, for all products and for all customers, subject to local country legal requirements.
Gaining control of mainframe software monthly licensing. An example of additional work might be a result of changes to your operating system. Usually these renewals are on autopilot, and multiple products are. Ica ibm customer agreement which includes the mlc software, monthly license charge including licenses and support fees for the base. How to cut mainframe software licensing costs, part ii. We make our pricing models as transparent as possible. Npi performs lineitem analysis that can reveal shocking overpayments, and material opportunities for cost reduction. Get an overview of ibm z software licensing, including mlc, zipla, subcapacity, country multiplex and more. Current top ten licensing types on offer from vendors no particular order device also known as machine based. As software tracking and management tools and processes improve, many companies are focusing on the importance of maintaining current inventories of the software products in use and by which corporate entities they are used, what software is running where, licensing entitlements, and the number of software installations. The upcounsel site will be shutting down on march 4, 2020. The common sense understanding of a contract usually involves a document that serves as an expression of their agreement to the terms printed, thus. To learn about specific microsoft server and client licensing scenarios, see an introduction to microsoft server and client licensing.
Gt software has provided mainframe solution services for over 30 years. Separate agreements exist for maintenance and support services and consultancy services. The ucc applies to agreements for the sale of goods, and technically speaking, neither software licenses nor agreements for services qualify. Ibm software licensing can present an array of interpretive and compliance challenges for even the most sophisticated licensees. Software subscription and support begins on the date the software is obtained and ends 12 months later on the last day of the corresponding month in the following year, unless the. Software pricing licensing for ibm z mainframes ibm. It must provide the best possible service to the business, while the business must prioritize cost containment strategies. This software licensing agreement can be used for computer, internet, and open source software.
There are many pricing options such as ipla, vwlc and znalc. We also took a look at all the software products we were licensing, both ibm and oem, and replaced the costly ones with lessexpensive software. The following micro focus software products are governed by the micro focus end user license agreement associated with such software product identified below. Ibm mainframe enterprise software license agreements pros.
Bmc software is committed to providing innovative technology solutions to better serve our customers business needs. For the pc manufacturer who bundles the os with the pc. For more information about micro focus agreements please contact. Emc and ibm extend interoperability licensing agreement for. The continuing tight zos new operating system growth market and general. Mainframe computer performance is being actively monitored. Software licensing is a complicated topic, but knowing a little about software licensing can help you make sense of all that fine print. The micro focus software products are governed by the agreements found below unless subject to a separate license agreement between you and micro focus andor its affiliates.
A software license agreement details how and when the software can be used, and provides any restrictions that are imposed on the software. An often quoted phrase in the mainframe user base is why are our mainframe software costs so high. Contact your sales representative for the applicable micro focus end user license agreement for prior versions. Negotiate mainframe software renewals and new mainframe software agreements. Top three challenges in standard ibm license agreements. Ibm overhauls mainframesoftware pricing, adds hybrid. Mainframe computer performance be unable to verify and ensure that the quality of is being actively monitored, but service provided by its missioncritical tax definedservice agreements and processing systems will meet the expectations of software licensing can be its customers and stakeholders.
Ibm mainframe software pricing is grouped into two categories. This article is a general introduction to software licensing. A professional license management needs to consider the various conceivable contract types. Asg, bmc, ca, ibm dominating the mainframe software market, primarily via enterprise. One way that spyware has been able to proliferate over the internet is by individuals not paying attention to the licensing agreements that state that along with the intended software the program will also be installing spyware on your system.
Ibm licenses software for use either for a fixed term or indefinitely depending on the type of license obtained, and as long as the licensee complies with the terms of the license agreement. Phoenix software international announces ibm jes3 licensing. Ibm mainframe software licensing structure overview munich, july 2012. Looking at the mainframe software portfolio for other savings may be the next step.
Download this software licensing agreement for free today. Contact us to get your own independent mainframe expert. If you even have one device that is using unlicensed software, or is not following specific guidelines set by the eula, you could be in for. In october 2003, emc and ibm first announced a licensing agreement that provided emc with access to a range of mainframe storage interfaces and functionality for other ibm systems lines and also a mutual exchange of openstandards based interfaces for improved manageability and interoperability. Prepare for software license and software asaservice agreement negotiations. Gaining control of mainframe software monthly licensing charges with dynamic cap recorded.
There are no gotcha fees or hidden charges in the end user license agreements like with some of our competitors. Emc and ibm extend interoperability licensing agreement. Ibm provides software subscription and support with each ibm software program licensed under the ibm international passport advantage agreement. As customers continue to rely on mainframe technology, caution must be exercised to ensure existing products and technology are protected. If you have a local mainframe, then you have the ability to manage various versions of ibm and isv software and enterprise license agreements elas. May 15, 2007 the ibm mainframe has a storied history dating back more than 40 years to the original system360 s360, introduced on april 7, 1964.
Its a good idea to actually read all the way through the licensing agreements of software you buy or download. Mainframe security software has facilities that can help you track software usage. Longpela expertise can manage mainframe costs, projects and outsourcing agreements. Its easy to be confused with mainframe software licensing, particularly from ibm. Making sense of software licensing articles and howtos. Under the ipla and passport advantage, ibm grants licensee a nonexclusive license to use the software when licensee lawfully obtains it up to the level of authorized use specified in the proof of entitlement poe. Whereas, licensor is engaged in the business of designing and developing computerrelated software and hardware systems and related products and has created and. There is a number of different software licensing models currently offered by software vendors, including a number of emergent models that were not around in the licensing world ten years ago. A software license agreement is the legal contract between the licensor andor author and the purchaser of a piece of software which establishes the purchasers rights. Safeguarding performance, controlling costs and smooth ownership transfers are more critical than ever. For example, enabling racf program control to log access to specific programs can tell you who is using a product, and how often. The state of ibm mainframe emulation page 3 enterprise. Awlc, aewlc, wlc, ewlc, mwlc, znalc, zelc and pslc or. Prepare for software license and softwareasaservice.
Enterprise software license agreement optimization. Latin america and apj turkey and ca see only for mainframe products corporate licensing. Ibm mainframe software licensing structure overview metis. These agreements do not change licensing terms for the micro focus software. Its the software and applications on a mainframe that create business value. In furthering this commitment, it is critical that bmcs intellectual property assets be protected, and that its s, trade secrets, trademarks, patents and license agreements be enforced. Systems can now be configured to support optimal response times and service level agreements, rather than artificially slowing down workloads to manage software licensing costs, ibm stated. Neon to take mainframe complaints to europe the register. How to cut the not so high cost of mainframe software. For exact terms and conditions which govern the usage of a specific software program, refer to the softwares license agreement including the international. Over its evolutionfrom s360 through system370, s370xa which, logically, should have been system380, s390, zseries, and now system zthe mainframe has remained the backbone of information processing. With ibm and isv software come considerations such as licensing management and programming. Top 100 ibm sam buzzwords a glossary of selected ibm terms. Oct 25 2017 53 mins johannes peeters, stefan kochishan ca technologies the dilemma.
Work with it category managers in vendor negotiations to ensure licensing. Mar 01, 20 the common sense understanding of a contract usually involves a document that serves as an expression of their agreement to the terms printed, thus concluding the contract and giving it legal power. Mark whitlow mainframe software licensing specialist fis. Oct 25, 2017 gaining control of mainframe software monthly licensing charges with dynamic cap recorded. Value unit vu pricing is the most common pricing metric for ipla software on the mainframe. Understanding software license and services agreements. International program license agreement ipla programs have a onetimecharge otc and an optional annual. For some clients vmware and salesforce license optimization are a top priority as licensing has now reached a level of complexity and spend that requires correspondingly robust licensing analysis and strategy. Learn about reporting and charging as well as options for migrating and transitioning. Mainframe veteran poole, for his part, says his shop managed to save more than a few bucks by periodically looking for new options or alternatives to its existing software assets.
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