Adobe Open Options (AOO) volume licensing programs are easier than ever to implement and here are four reasons why:
| |
CLP 3.0 |
CLP 4.5 |
Maintenance 3.0 |
Upgrade Plan 4.5 |
TLP 4.5 |
| Points Structure |
0.5 to 6 points per product,
with some exceptions |
Points based closely on
retail price |
0.5 to 3 points per product,
with some exceptions |
Points based closely on
upgrade retail price |
Points based closely on
upgrade retail price |
| Agreement Requirement |
Yes |
No; online enrolment |
No |
No |
No |
| Initial Purchase
Requirement |
100 points in 30 days and
40% of points forecast by
end of first year |
6,000 points
(Waived for CLP 3.0
members who meet
or exceed forecast
commitment) |
CLP: All existing currentversion
licenses to be
covered must have been
identified in first six
months following CLP
execution*; new licenses
acquired during CLP term
could be covered as well
TLP: Licenses to be
covered must be current
version |
CLP: Same as CLP 3.0
and Program Members
choosing two-instalment
payment option can
renew in advance
TLP: Licenses to be
covered must be current
version |
1 point per transaction |
| Forecast Commitment |
Yes |
No |
See CLP or TLP rules |
See CLP or TLP rules |
No |
| Discount Levels
(Minimum Points) |
|
Europe
|
Rest of
World |
| 1 |
1,000 |
|
6,000 20,000 50,000
(worldwide) |
See CLP or TLP rules |
See CLP or TLP rules |
1 1,000 5,000
(worldwide) |
| Options for Greater
Discounts |
Required new contract |
Automatic based on
purchase volume during
CLP term |
See CLP or TLP rules |
See CLP or TLP rules |
No |
High-Volume Discount (US,Canada,Europe Only) |
For 1,000 or more seats of Adobe Acrobat Software |
For 1,000 or more seats of Adobe Acrobat Software |
See CLP or TLP rules |
See CLP or TLP rules |
No |
| Software Delivery |
CD |
CD or ESD |
CD |
CD |
CD or ESD |
| Serial Number
Distribution |
Serial numbers provided
for each product following
execution of CLP 3.0
agreement |
Serial numbers for
each product provided
following license purchase |
See CLP or TLP rules |
See CLP or TLP rules |
Separate serial numbers
issued per transaction |