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APP-9 S-2: "Rental-to-License Transition"


About APP-9 S-2

This is a test tool service that provides a cost-effective solution when a rental service agreement for MBC becomes costly.

Why is this important?

Access to a capable performance measurement tool is a must in every QA process of system performance requirements.

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What are the objectives?

A test tool solution with monthly rental fees that initially looks very cost-effective may become much more costly than expected if the project time was grossly underestimated.

The objectives of APP-9 S-2 are to provide a cost-effective solution in such situations.


Here we discuss the following frequently asked questions:


When does the service fit?

The service APP-9 S-2 has emerged as a separate MBC test tool service to help our customers maintain a cost-effective test tool solution if the project time changes.

Here are a couple of solutions:

  1. The service APP-9 S-2 will guarantee a cost-effective solution if our Test Tool Rental agreement becomes expensive.

  2. For customers who want to purchase a Test Tool License but can’t wait for purchase approval, the Rental-to-License Transition service will guarantee a possibility to purchase a license later at a very small extra cost compared to a purchase up-front.

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What is included?

The service APP-9 S-2: "Rental-to-License Transition" covers:

For short-term performance test activities our Test Tool Rental service is the most cost-effective solution.

Depending on the test tool rental period, the rental alternative may become a less cost-effective solution at some point in time.

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Any reimbursements of rental fees paid?

Yes, it does. A Test Tool Rental agreement has two price components:

  1. The Test Tool Rental fees.

  2. The Gold support fees.

The service APP-9 S-2: "Rental-to-License Transition" will, depending on the rental period length, deduct 75-90% of the total Test Tool Rental fees (1) paid from Test Tool License fee.

This will make the transition to a license agreement very easy and attractive.

The Gold support fees (2) paid are, however, regarded as a consumed service.

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Is Rental-to-Licensing Transition an attractive solution for your performance test tool decision?

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Do you have any questions or suggestions about APP-9 S-2?

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