Price Change(s): Selected IBM Z MLC Software Products
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Price change(s): Selected IBM Z MLC Software ProductsAnnouncement Letter Number: 324-660
Announcement Date: 2023-09-01
Effective Date : 2024-01-01
Overview
Today, IBM® announces increases in monthly license charges (MLC) on select operating systems and select middleware software programs and their features. For the affected programs, the price changes will only apply to the following monthly license charge (MLC) software pricing metrics: VWLC, AWLC, CMLC, EWLC, AEWLC, PSLC, MWLC, FWLC, TWLC and ESLC for Tailored Fit Pricing.Depending on the features selected, the price increase for a given program will be approximately 6%.
The timing of this announcement allows most clients to understand these changes before budgeting for the following year. Please note that in this instance IBM is giving more than the contractually required ninety days’ notice of an increase in charges.
Effective January 1, 2024 monthly charges will increase for the following programs: See the Product Number section.
For licensed programs or additional licenses eligible for discounting under an existing IBM volume commitment or special bid, the respective price protection provisions apply.
Should you require additional information, please contact your IBM representative.
Affected countries
Australia, Brunei Darussalam, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Republic of, Macao, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Viet NamMarketing action required
Review these changes with affected customers as appropriate. Update outstanding quotations, bids, and proposals, along with any related financial analyses, and notify customers accordingly.Business Partner information
IBM Distributors, Direct Resellers, and Indirect Resellers may link directly to Business Partner information for the corresponding Business Partner offer. Due to participation eligibility, Business Partners may not be able to view every offer.A PartnerPlus®ID and password are required (use IBM ID).
BP Announcement Letter 524-660
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Additional Information/Attachments
| Attachment Description | Download |
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| 2023 MLC GPH Program List.xlsx | 2023 MLC GPH Program List.xlsx |