Adobe Volume Licensing
Adobe is pleased to announce Adobe® Volume Licensing (AVL), its next
generation of volume licensing programs. AVL introduces the first phase of a
consolidated program that includes more streamlined purchasing, enhanced online
enrollment capabilities, and a better customer experience through improved
license tracking tools.
Adobe volume licensing programs allow licensees worldwide to save money, gain
control of their Adobe volume licenses, and take advantage of additional
licensing resources.
Whether you're new to volume licensing or are one of our valued Adobe Open
Options (AOO) 4.5 customers making the transition to AVL, you can learn more
about the program features and benefits here.
Next-generation features
Adobe is continuously working to improve its volume licensing programs and
improve the customer experience, and AVL is the latest result. Here are some of
the new features being introduced in October 2009.
Product Pools
Adobe is introducing the concept of Product Pools, which are groups of
products with a similar deployment model. The Applications Pool will be
available in October 2009, with a Server Pool offering server‐based products to
be available in a later phase of AVL. Orders for products in both Product Pools
can be placed under the Transactional Licensing Program (TLP) version 5 and the
Cumulative Licensing Program (CLP) version 5.
CLP enhancements
CLP is a two‐year membership program that offers numerous enhancements with
AVL. Highlights include:
- Lower minimum order quantity required for
commercial customers to qualify for CLP 5 membership in North America (and for
education and government customers to qualify worldwide). The minimum
requirement of 40,000 points in AOO 4.5 has been reduced to 25,000 points in
AVL.
- New CLP 5 renewal policy — fewer points required to renew at the same level
without a minimum order placement.
- CLP 5 Upgrade Plan proration of three months (compared to the current six
months).
- Term Site License now available worldwide to qualifying education customers
enrolled in CLP 5 in most regions.
- Expanded CLP 5 online enrollment capabilities.
Enhanced Licensing Web Site (LWS)
LWS is the portal for tracking Adobe software licenses. AVL enhancements
provide improved login and password features and more automated processes that
save administrative time. With AVL, every qualified LWS user receives a unique
login based on the user's e-mail address, and users have the ability to set and
reset their own passwords.
Free Electronic Software Delivery (ESD)
ESD is included free of charge to both CLP 5 and TLP 5 customers.
Upgrade Plan
Upgrade Plan with TLP 5 and CLP 5 is now a percentage of the license cost.
Save money
Adobe's volume licensing program members qualify for discounts based on
purchasing more than one license at a time. Whether you place an order as needed
within our transactional licensing program (TLP), or recurring orders as desired
within the two-year CLP membership program, the more you order, the greater the
discount level you achieve and the more you save.
Save time
In addition to the discount on volume purchases, Adobe's licensing programs
provide a means to optimize your license management via the Licensing Web Site
(LWS) tool, allowing you to streamline software administration, record-keeping,
and legal compliance. This ability to easily track and manage your Adobe
licenses affords peace of mind and saves you time.
