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 |
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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