CA
Computer Associates was founded in 1976 to provide IBM hardware customers with performance-enhancing software. They unveiled a new corporate brand in 2001 to represent an increased focus on e-Business.
CA Open Licence Programme (OLP)
CA Open License Program (OLP) is designed to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes. OLP helps reduce the costs associated with evaluating, acquiring, implementing, deploying and maintaining CA software and services. OLP is a simplified licensing program with a single discount level (no more complicated quotes). OLP offers streamlined deployment with a single licence key for multiple installations. OLP purchases are automatically registered taking the hassle out of product registration. There is also no minimum point purchase to qualify and customers benefit from the OLP discount level for 2 years.
| Licensing Options |
| Program Type | 2 Year Agreement (No Contract) |
| Minimum Order | Zero point entry for OLP (previously 40 points) |
| Re-ordering | 1 Point |
| Discount Levels | One discounted price |
| Support | Technical Support Incident Packs available |
| Upgrading | Optional upgrade protection for 1 or 2 years |
| Educational Pricing | GLP Program for educational, government, health and non-profit making organisations. A minimum purchase is not required |
| Media | A Solution Kit must be purchased with initial order |
| Returns | 30 Days |