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PASSPORT Host Integration Objects -- Licensing, Pricing and Maintenance Questions

Host Integration Software for ActiveX and .NET 3270 and 5250 Application Integration

How much does PASSPORT Host Integration Objects cost?

All pricing for PASSPORT Host Integration Objects (HIO) is featured on our web site at: http://www.zephyrcorp.com/pricing.htm. PASSPORT HIO is licensed on an annual subscription basis, with a minimum license fee.

What is a subscription license?

A subscription license includes the software license, software maintenance, product upgrades, technical support and developer support for a period of one year. Some refer to this license model as 'software as a service'. A subscription license must be renewed on an annual basis and is similar to a lease. In the event a license isn't renewed, the software expires and can no longer be used.

What are the advantages of subscription licensing?

There are several advantages when acquiring software using a subscription license. These include the following:

• Lower Initial Cost - Instead of paying a high up-front acquisition cost for software licenses and/or maintenance and support, the cost is evenly spread across the life time use of the software.
• Lower Risk - If the use of the software is discontinued, there is no substantial loss from a large up-front acquisition fee. In our experience, many projects that use this type of solution can be very tactical. If so, subscription licensing is ideal.
• Better Support - Software vendors are more responsive to customers that have annual subscription licenses because customers can terminate the use of the software at any time.
• Tax Advantages - Because the subscription license is for a period of one year, the cost can be treated as an expense rather than a capital expenditure.

Does the price include support and maintenance?

Yes, the subscription license includes technical support, developer support, software maintenance and product upgrades.

Does the support and maintenance plan include product upgrades?

Yes, the annual subscription license includes all product upgrades as well as interim maintenance releases.