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What is Licensing?

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Join the Software Licensing Revolution!

There's a revolution in the software industry in the way consumers are buying software! Everyday, more and more software is sold via licensing programs - as compared to traditional "boxed-product" methods. Why? Because licensing offers greater selection, easier procurement, fast implementation, more value and unprecedented revenue opportunities.

Computer Associates International, Inc. (CA), a world leader in mission-critical software, offers a compelling alternative to the traditional way of acquiring boxed software through licensing. There are three world-class licensing programs that are currently available for the acquisition of CA software solutions — Open License Program (OLP), Master License Program (MLP) and Government License Program (GLP).

"When we offer our clients the option of purchasing CA software through OLP, they’ll almost always enroll in the program. With this new, simplified version of the program available, we're certain every customer will choose licensing over box product purchases."

Frank Harms,
Executive Vice President of Softmart

 

CA Open License Program (OLP) is an easy-to-use, cost-effective purchasing program designed to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes. It reduces the costs associated with acquiring, implementing, and maintaining CA software. OLP offers streamlined purchasing and centralized license management.

CA Master License Program (MLP) is an innovative purchasing program that enables customers to meet the high-volume software demands of global enterprises. MLP provides substantial and immediate volume discounts through a streamlined, flexible purchasing process that eliminates the paperwork and red tape often associated with traditional contract licensing programs.

CA Government License Program (GLP) offers government agencies, academic institutions and non-profit organizations substantial discounts, without the obligation of making volume purchases. GLP's streamlined process offers the quickest, easiest way to purchase licensing for large environments by reducing paperwork and administrative headaches associated with traditional contract licensing programs.

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