Corporate Software & Technology Launches Industry's Most Comprehensive Software License Calculator.NORWOOD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 27, 1999-- Interactive Tool Allows CS&T to Provide Best Purchasing Options to Small- and Mid-Sized Businesses Today, Corporate Software & Technology Inc. (CS&T), the leading provider of software and services worldwide, launched an interactive, online Software License Calculator for customers and visitors on its Web site - www.corpsoft.com. The Software License Calculator, which allows small- to mid-sized companies to enter data related to software purchasing needs, is an on-line consultant, providing recommendations related to available volume software purchasing programs which will maximize the users' software investment. Small- and medium-sized businesses utilizing the License Calculator may find savings between 15-20 percent off of shrinkwrap prices when purchasing under a volume license program. For small- or mid-sized companies, acquiring software can be expensive, and many do not have the awareness or complete knowledge of available volume purchasing programs, which have been traditionally targeted to large enterprises. With an intuitive graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to (GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. ), the License Calculator allows visitors to design their own scenarios for volume software purchases, which then generate tips on the best purchasing options available, greatly impacting an organization's bottom line. The License Calculator was developed to interface with CS&T's extensive SAP knowledge bank of complex vendor licensing programs. This allows for information, updates and changes to be reflected real-time. CS&T enlisted the assistance of two outside Internet firms to create this tool. PixelDance Communications of Watertown, Mass. created the design and graphics, while Natick, Mass.-based Granitar Systems provided back-end development. "As more of our mid-tier customer interaction moves to the Web, we realized the growing need for licensing advisement Deliberation; consultation. A court takes a case under advisement after it has heard the arguments made by the counsel of opposing sides in the lawsuit but before it renders its decision. ADVISEMENT. and software asset management tools which were interactive and Internet-accessible," stated Dick Callahan Dick Callahan is an American public address announcer. He has served as arena/stadium voice for the Golden State Warriors, Oakland Athletics, and various sports at Saint Mary's College of California. , president of e-business, CS&T. "In developing the License Calculator, our goal was to demystify de·mys·ti·fy tr.v. de·mys·ti·fied, de·mys·ti·fy·ing, de·mys·ti·fies To make less mysterious; clarify: an autobiography that demystified the career of an eminent physician. the licensing process, allowing our small- and mid-sized customers and prospects to understand and control the decision-making and purchasing process Purchasing Purchasing is the formal process of buying goods and services. The Purchasing Process can vary from one organization to another but there are some key elements that are common throughout The process usually starts with a 'Demand' or requirements . With the License Calculator, we can provide savings tips, product information and suggestions on complementary products, helping our customers to buy smart and save smart." Working with major publishers, such as Microsoft, Symantec, IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) Lotus and Computer Associates, the License Calculator is capable of providing advice on a variety of software products and solutions. In fact, CS&T is also working with key publishers to provide customized versions of the License Calculator for publisher Web sites. "Corporate Software & Technology is taking the mystery out of software licensing. By developing this new interactive License Calculator, end-users can manage multiple `what if' scenarios, enabling them to make the most informed and cost-effective buying decisions for their Symantec Global and Premier Value purchases," stated Keith Robinson
Keith Robinson is an American comedian who was a regular guest on Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. , vice president of sales and marketing for the Americas, Symantec Corporation. In addition to U.S. currency, the License Calculator features a Canadian pricing option, with plans to expand the global reach of the tool with additional International currency slated for later this year. CS&T also plans to continually add new features to the License Calculator throughout 1999, enhancing the functionally to include the ability for cross-sell support for complementary products, offer a message center with tips and time savers, and provide cross-vendor license bundles and interactive customer service. About CS&T Corporate Software & Technology, Inc., (CS&T) sells more of the world's top business software titles from leading publishers, than any other software reseller An organization that sells hardware and software to the general public. Resellers purchase products from software publishers and hardware manufacturers. worldwide. The company's products and services target two groups: the Enterprise and the Corporate customer. CS&T is the number one reseller of software to the Fortune 500, and is a trusted software and services partner to the globe's most important and influential corporations. CS&T's Enterprise business unit is focused on delivering a comprehensive and integrated Software Separate software components or applications that have been combined into one package. See integrated software package. Asset Management process to help corporations maximize their return on software investment. The Corporate business unit provides tailored one-stop outsourcing (1) Contracting with outside consultants, software houses or service bureaus to perform systems analysis, programming and datacenter operations. Contrast with insourcing. See netsourcing, ASP, SSP and facilities management. for software procurement The fancy word for "purchasing." The procurement department within an organization manages all the major purchases. , license consulting and services, technical consulting and support to meet the needs of medium- to large-sized businesses. For more information, visit the CS&T Web site at www.corpsoft.com. |
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