Licensing

The licensing structure below provides an overview of BFO software. This only serves as a guide and cannot cover all scenarios.

To ensure compliance and seamless integration with your application let us know your anticipated software deployment for a custom quote. For a synopsis of BFO software please review the Product Comparison Matrix.

Licensing Structure

Model Licensing Pricing Description
Internally Based Server Per CPU Number of CPUs in server/s = number of CPU licenses required
Web Based Annual Fee For internal use. Number of CPUs in webserver/s = CPU licenses required
Standalone Per User Number of CPUs in users/client machines = number of CPU licenses required
OEM Flat fee Per CPU
or
Per User		 Required if any product element is embedded as a component within an application that is redistributed. Fill in the OEM form for a quote request
Web Based Annual Fee For external use. Number of CPUs in webserver/s = CPU licenses required
Development Environment Annual Fee Per CPU Licenses are required for every "live" CPU running BFO software in a Quality Assurance, Test and Development Environment
Development licenses (non-production) are priced at $200 per CPU per year
No charge for CPUs running BFO software on Disaster Recovery Machines
Technical Support Coverage Annual fee 20% current software price Optional. Support entitles clients to prioritized technical assistance from the BFO Support Team along with free lifetime upgrades if Support is maintained year on year
Pre "live" technical assistance is free while evaluating BFO software by emailing support@bfo.co.uk. Download free fully functional
demo versions

Multicore Processors

For Dual and Quad Core servers we use a processor factor of 50% to determine the number of licenses you require.

  • Dual Core = Same price as x1 CPU license
  • Quad Core = Same price as x2 CPU licenses

Virtual Machine (VM) Server Deployment

We require the following information:

  • The number of CPUs that you intend to run the software over
  • The number of servers that you intend to run the software over
  • An approximate usage breakdown as a % so we can calculate your requirements

Unlimited License

Available on request for all BFO products. This license is best suited to large scale global applications. Please email sales@bfo.co.uk for a quote.

Jargon Busting

CPU – Central Processing Unit
OEM – Original Equipment Manufacturer

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