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Adobe volume licensing program
Announcing the next generation of volume licensing programs
Adobe is pleased to announce Adobe Volume Licensing (AVL), its next generation of volume licensing programs. AVL introduces the first phase of a consolidated program that includes more streamlined purchasing, enhanced online enrollment capabilities, and a better customer experience through improved license tracking tools.
Adobe volume licensing programs allow licensees worldwide to save money, gain control of their Adobe volume licenses, and take advantage of additional licensing resources.
Whether you're new to volume licensing or are one of our valued Adobe Open Options (AOO) 4.5 customers making the transition to AVL, you can learn more about the program features and benefits here.
Next-generation features
Adobe is continuously working to improve its volume licensing programs and improve the customer experience, and AVL is the latest result. Here are some of the new features being introduced in October 2009.
Product Pools
Adobe is introducing the concept of Product Pools, which are groups of products with a similar deployment model. The Applications Pool will be available in October 2009, with a Server Pool offering serverbased products to be available in a later phase of AVL. Orders for products in both Product Pools can be placed under the Transactional Licensing Program (TLP) version 5 and the Cumulative Licensing Program (CLP) version 5.
CLP enhancements
CLP is a two year membership program that offers numerous enhancements with AVL. Highlights include:
- Lower minimum order quantity required for commercial customers to qualify for CLP 5 membership in North America (and for education and government customers to qualify worldwide). The minimum requirement of 40,000 points in AOO 4.5 has been reduced to 25,000 points in AVL.
- New CLP 5 renewal policy — fewer points required to renew at the same level without a minimum order placement.
- CLP 5 Upgrade Plan proration of three months (compared to the current six months).
- Term Site License now available worldwide to qualifying education customers enrolled in CLP 5 in most regions.
- Expanded CLP 5 online enrollment capabilities.
Enhanced Licensing Web Site (LWS)
LWS is the portal for tracking Adobe software licenses. AVL enhancements provide improved login and password features and more automated processes that save administrative time. With AVL, every qualified LWS user receives a unique login based on the user's e-mail address, and users have the ability to set and reset their own passwords.
Free Electronic Software Delivery (ESD)
ESD is included free of charge to both CLP 5 and TLP 5 customers.
Upgrade Plan
Upgrade Plan with TLP 5 and CLP 5 is now a percentage of the license cost.
FAQ
What is Adobe Volume Licensing?
Adobe Volume Licensing, or AVL, replaces Adobe Open Options (AOO) 4.5 as the next generation of Adobe's volume licensing programs. Under Adobe's volume licensing programs, a customer's orders are converted into points, which indicate the level of volume discount the customer receives for that particular order or within a membership term. Adobe offers a transaction-based program and a two-year membership program.
Is AVL different from Adobe Open Options?
While there are many similarities between both programs, there are significant differences as well. Some of the differences from AOO to AVL are enhancements to Adobe's Licensing Web Site (LWS), introduction of Product Pools, changed point values for entry into the discount levels, and more regional offerings.
For further information regarding AVL, contact QBS Sales on 08456 580 580 or email sales@qbssoftware.com.
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