Volume License Program - Is It Right For Me?
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Overview
The NI Volume License Program provides additional support and helps to improve the productivity of organizations that have multiple users of NI software. This tutorial will help you to find out if it is right for you.
Table of Contents
- What are the minimum requirements to participate in the Volume License Program
- How much money can my company expect to save with the Volume License Program?
- What other benefits does the Volume License Program offer?
- What does it take to administer the VLA?
- How do I find out more about the Volume License Program?
What are the minimum requirements to participate in the Volume License Program
To participate in the Volume License Program, an organization must meet the following requirements:
- Purchase 5 or more licenses the same type of NI development software, including:
- Developer Suite
- LabVIEW Full or Professional Development System
- TestStand Development System
- Measurement Studio Professional or Enterprise Edition
- LabWindows/CVI Full Development System
- DIAdem Advanced or Professional Edition
- Multisim Power Pro Edition
- Circuit Design Suite Power Pro Edition
- Designate an individual to act as a VLA administrator
How much money can my company expect to save with the Volume License Program?
Some examples are shown below of savings previous customers have received:
|
Number of Licenses |
Software |
Original Price |
VLA Price |
$ Saved |
|
6 |
LabVIEW Full Development System |
$14,944 |
$14,244 |
$750 |
|
10 |
Developer Suite |
$44,990 |
$40,491 |
$4,499 |
|
5 |
TestStand Developer System |
$18,995 |
$18,045 |
$950 |
Use the NI Volume License Cost Savings Estimator to get an estimate of the savings a Volume License Agreement (VLA) could provide you.
To receive Volume License Agreement pricing customized to your specific software needs, please request a quote.
What other benefits does the Volume License Program offer?
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Account Benefits |
Details |
Additional Options |
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Simple, flexible purchasing |
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Training credits Onsite courses |
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Simplified license management |
NI Volume License Manager (VLM) helps track and manage software licenses, so your company knows where NI software is used. |
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User Benefits* |
Details |
Additional Options |
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Workplace user community |
Knowledge of all software users facilitates peer support, user groups, and product training |
Training membership Software certification |
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Software upgrades and maintenance releases |
Automatically receive software updates including the latest technologies |
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Phone and e-mail support |
Receive direct access to technical support from NI Application Engineers |
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On-demand training |
Access special online training modules to develop NI software skills |
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*All users receive the entitlements and benefits of NI Standard Support Program (SSP) |
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What does it take to administer the VLA?
When you purchase a VLA, you will need to designate one person as the VLA Administrator. This person will:
- Receive new software and distribute to the end users on the VLA
- Administer permissions for software access with NI Volume License Manager
- Collect renewal fee from end users
- Provide end user names to National Instruments
- Be the primary contact for user groups
How do I find out more about the Volume License Program?
To learn more about the program, or to request a volume license quote customized to your specific software needs, please contact NI using one of the following methods.
| Option 1: | Request a quote |
| Option 2: | Call me now! Connect instantly with your Technical Representative. |
| Option 3: | (800) 531-5066 or (512) 683-0100 |
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Minimum Requirements incomplete
The minimum requirements portion of
this article does not mention that SW
needs to be current. (eg. Cannot start 5
seat VLA w/ LV Pro versions 7.0, 8.2, 8.0.
and (2) 8.6 licenses)
- Jun 15, 2009
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