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Nuance Open Licensing

July 2, 2012 | Mason Hymas

The Nuance Open License Program (OLP) lets you purchase your favorite Nuance software in volume quantities at a discount. Read More

Microsoft SQL 2012 Core Licensing Explained

June 5, 2012 | Kyle Fordrung

With the release of Microsoft SQL Server 2012, the licensing model for this software has been changed considerably for the sake of simplicity, as well as accomodation of the various features and price-points of the various editions. Read More

Corel Transactional Licensing (CTL)

May 31, 2012 | Mason Hymas

Corel Transactional Licensing offers organizations discount pricing on Corel products. With Corel CTL, the more you buy, the more you save. Discount pricing applies to new and upgrade licenses, as well as optional Maintenance Plans. Read More

Symantec Express Program Overview

May 2, 2012 | Mason Hymas

Symantec Express Program (SEP) offers licensing options for most Symantec software products for small to mid-sized companies. Symantec Express features a low minimum requirement, and is based on Band Levels where the more you buy, the more you save. Read More

New Licensing Model for Microsoft SQL Server 2012

April 23, 2012 | Kyle Fordrung

Microsoft SQL Server 2012 is a cloud ready information platform. With SQL Server 2012, Microsoft continues to offer a variety of licensing options aligned with how customers typically purchase specific workloads. The Server+CAL (client access license) licensing model provides the option to license users or devices and then have low cost access to incremental SQL Server deployments.

Crystal Volume Licensing Program Overview

March 31, 2012 | Mason Hymas

CVLP is a transaction-based, volume-licensing program for the Crystal Reports software and Xcelsius software family of desktop products. CVLP removes the complexities of traditional licensing programs, while maintaining generous volume discounts. Discounts are given based on the number of units purchased per transaction, and different products can be combined. Read More

Quark Volume License Program Guide

February 5, 2012 | Mason Hymas

Quark Volume License Program (QVLP) is a way for businesses to save on their favorite Quark software by purchasing in volume amounts. Read More

Software Licensing Guide

December 4, 2011 | Mason Hymas

Learn about software licensing terms and types through various licensing programs with our comprehensive software licensing guides. Find specific license guides for Microsoft, Adobe, and Symantec Licensing here at SoftwareMedia. Learn about each licensing program’s minimum requirements, maintenance & other options, and examples of how to purchase. And don’t forget about our Price Match Guarantee – if you happen to find a lower price on licensing (good luck), we’ll match it! Read More

Microsoft Open Value Licensing Program

December 4, 2011 | Mason Hymas

What Microsoft’s Open Value Licensing Program is:

As offered by the computer giant Microsoft, there are three types of software licensing agreements that are based on the volumes of the software to be used in a particular organization. Microsoft Open Licensing has the benefit of being very useful for the users wanting flexible payment agreements with their licensing purchases. This guide will go over some of the most common Microsoft Open Value FAQs. Read More

Microsoft Open Business Licensing Guide

May 28, 2010 | Kyle Fordrung

Microsoft Open Business Licensing

Microsoft Open Business Licensing allows businesses to purchase Microsoft products at discount prices with a minimum of just five licenses. One of the benefits of Open Business compared to Open Volume is that you don’t need such a large up-front volume commitment, but you still get the savings and convenience of the licensing program. After your initial order with SoftwareMedia you can purchase additional licenses within the program with no minimum quantity, as long as you are within your two year term.