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IBM will now inventory zSeries licensing of one-time charge (OTC) programs and consistently maintain a record of all zSeries software licenses in a single location. The inventory, which already includes Monthly License Charge (MLC) programs, will also include One-time Charge (OTC) programs and their associated Subscription and Support (S&S). The zSeries IPLA Terms and Conditions have not changed as a result of this new serialization process.
Starting on May 23, 2005 IBM will now maintain zSeries software inventory records for IPLA OTC software the same way as it has been maintaining customer software inventories for MLC. Prior to this time IPLA OTC software was not recorded in the IBM zSeries software inventory. There were no serialized licenses; only sales history records which could not be altered or removed. Customers were responsible for ensuring their license compliance with their own records.
This new inventory data will help customers check their license obligations more easily and quickly. Of course an accurate inventory is also the best way to ensure accurate invoices as well. Now all customer zSeries software inventory will be kept in the same place for easier access, consistently maintained by IBM. Many IBM customers have requested help complying with licensing terms under Sarbanes-Oxley regulations.
The comprehensive zSeries license inventory will better help you manage licensing compliance across the enterprise. You will no longer have to keep track of paper Proof Of Entitlement (POE) certificates; invoices will serve as proof of entitlement while IBM maintains the license inventory to simplify record keeping.
zSeries software inventory reports will now show both OTC and S&S inventory along with MLC inventory, to allow matching your records with IBM’s records. In populating the new inventory IBM will work with you to adjust records to address any errors and reflect exchanges, trade-ups, returns and other transactions. Going forward IBM will automatically enter new OTC licenses and S&S activity into the inventory.
Your IBM software sales representative has access to your inventory and can prepare an inventory report for you
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