IBM offers subscription term pricing for IBM Rational Developer for i: RPG and COBOL Tool
IBM Asia Pacific Software Announcement AP23-0079May 9, 2023
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Overview
IBM® Rational® Developer for i provides an integrated development environment (IDE) to create, maintain, and modernize applications on the IBM i platform.
Now, the IBM Rational Developer for i: RPG and COBOL Tools product edition is available with a new subscription pricing option that enables clients to acquire this licensed program product (LPP) on a term basis.
The new subscription offering is available only through the Passport Advantage® ordering system.
All of the same technical capabilities found in the existing IBM Rational Developer for i: RPG and COBOL Tools are available in the subscription term offering.
Subscription licensing enables you to:
- Pay for what you need on a term basis, with IBM Software Maintenance (SWMA) included in the price
- One-year, two-year, three-year, four-year, and five-year subscription terms available
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Key requirements
Not applicable
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Planned availability date
May 9, 2023
Availability within a country is subject to local legal requirements.
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Program number
| Program number | VRM | Program name | Fulfillment system |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5724-Y99 | 9.8.0 | IBM Rational Developer for i | Passport Advantage |
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Offering Information
Product information is available on the IBM Offering Information website.
More information is also available on the Passport Advantage/Passport Advantage Express Overview website.
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Publications
None
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Services
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IBM Security® Expert Labs
With extensive consultative expertise on IBM Security software solutions, Security Expert Labs helps clients and partners modernize the security of their applications, data, and workforce. With an extensive portfolio of consulting and learning services, Security Expert Labs provides project-based and premier support service subscriptions.
These services can help clients deploy and integrate IBM Security software, extend their team resources, and help guide and accelerate successful hybrid cloud solutions, including critical strategies such as zero trust. Remote and on-premises software deployment assistance is available for IBM Cloud Pak® for Security, IBM Security QRadar®/QRoC, IBM Security QRadar SOAR, IBM Security Verify, IBM Security Guardium®, and IBM Security MaaS360®.
For more information, contact Security Expert Labs at sel@us.ibm.com.
For additional information, see the IBM Security Expert Labs website.
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Technical information
Specified operating environment
Hardware requirements
For hardware requirements, see the IBM Rational Developer for i website.
Software requirements
For software requirements, see the IBM Rational Developer for i website.
IBM Support
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Planning information
Packaging
This offering is delivered through the internet as an electronic download. There is no physical media.
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Ordering information
Products announced as dual-pipe are available for ordering by program number and feature number or by part number. Products can be obtained by part number through Passport Advantage/Passport Advantage Express Overview web page.
For more information, contact your IBM representative or IBM Business Partner.
These programs are available only through Passport Advantage.
These programs may only be sold directly by IBM or by IBM authorized Business Partners.
To locate an IBM Business Partners in your geography, see the IBM Business Partner Directory website.
New part numbers
IBM Rational Developer for i RPG & COBOL Tools V9.8 Core eAssembly introduces the following part numbers:
| Part number description | Part number |
|---|---|
| IBM Ratl Dev i RPG COBOL Tl AU SUBSCRIPTION LICENSE | D07RQZX |
IBM Configurator for e-business (e-config)
There is no new ordering information in this release.
Charge metric
Charge metric information can be found in the corresponding License Information document.
Fulfillment system: PPA
| Program number | License Information document title | License Information document number |
|---|---|---|
| 5724-Y99 | IBM Rational Developer for i RPG and COBOL Tools, 9.8 | L-NHBX-EZ74T5 |
Select your language of choice and scroll down to the Charge Metrics section. Follow-on releases, if any, may have updated terms. See the License Information documents website for more information.
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Terms and conditions
The information provided in this announcement letter is for reference and convenience purposes only. The terms and conditions that govern any transaction with IBM are contained in the applicable contract documents such as the IBM International Program License Agreement, IBM International Passport Advantage Agreement, and the IBM Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance.
This product is available only through Passport Advantage.
Licensing
IBM International Program License Agreement including the License Information document and Proof of Entitlement (PoE) govern your use of the program. PoEs are required for all authorized use. Part number products only, offered outside of Passport Advantage, where applicable, are license only and do not include Software Maintenance.
This software license includes Software Subscription and Support (also referred to as Software Maintenance).
Software Maintenance
The IBM Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance (Z125-6011) applies for Subscription and Support (also referred to as Software Maintenance) and does not require client signatures.
Licenses under the IBM International Program License Agreement (IPLA) provide for support with ongoing access to releases and versions of the program. IBM includes one year of Software Subscription and Support with the initial license acquisition of each program acquired. The initial period of Software Subscription and Support can be extended by the purchase of a renewal option, if available. Two charges apply: a one-time license charge for use of the program and an annual renewable charge for the enhanced support that includes telephone assistance (voice support for defects during normal business hours), as well as access to updates, releases, and versions of the program as long as support is in effect.
License Information number
Fulfillment system: PPA
| Program number | License Information document title | License Information document number |
|---|---|---|
| 5724-Y99 | IBM Rational Developer for i RPG and COBOL Tools, V9.8 | L-NHBX-EZ74T5 |
Follow-on releases, if any, may have updated terms. See the License Information documents website for more information.
Limited warranty applies
Yes
Limited warranty
IBM warrants that when the program is used in the specified operating environment, it will conform to its specifications. The warranty applies only to the unmodified portion of the program. IBM does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the program or that IBM will correct all program defects. You are responsible for the results obtained from the use of the program.
IBM provides you with access to IBM databases containing information on known program defects, defect corrections, restrictions, and bypasses at no additional charge. For further information, see the IBM Support Guide.
IBM will maintain this information for at least one year after the original licensee acquires the program (warranty period).
Program technical support
Standard support
Technical support of a program product version or release will be available for a minimum of three years from the planned availability date, as long as your Software Subscription and Support is in effect.
This technical support allows you to obtain assistance (by telephone or electronic means) from IBM for product-specific, task-oriented questions regarding the installation and operation of the program product. Software Subscription and Support also provides you with access to updates (modifications or fixes), releases, and versions of the program. You will be notified, through an announcement letter, of discontinuance of support with 12 months' notice.
If you require additional technical support from IBM, including an extension of support beyond the discontinuance date, contact your IBM representative or IBM Business Partner. This extension may be available for a fee.
For additional information on the IBM Software Support Lifecycle Policies, see the Standard and enhanced IBM support lifecycle policies website.
Money-back guarantee
If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the program and you are the original licensee, you may obtain a refund of the amount you paid for it, if within 30 days of your invoice date you return the program and its PoE to the party from whom you obtained it. If you downloaded the program, you may contact the party from whom you acquired it for instructions on how to obtain the refund.
For clarification, note that (1) for programs acquired under the IBM International Passport Advantage offering, this term applies only to your first acquisition of the program and (2) for programs acquired under any of IBM's On/Off Capacity on Demand (On/Off CoD) software offerings, this term does not apply since these offerings apply to programs already acquired and in use by you.
Volume orders (IVO)
Yes. Contact your IBM representative.
Passport Advantage applies
Yes, information is available on the Passport Advantage/Passport Advantage Express Overview website.
Usage restrictions
Yes
For usage restrictions, see the License Information documents listed in this Terms and conditions section.
Software Subscription and Support applies
Yes. Software Subscription and Support, also referred to as Software Maintenance, is now included in the Passport Advantage Agreement. Installation and technical support for the products announced in this announcement is provided by the Software Subscription and Support offering of the IBM International Passport Advantage Agreement. This fee service enhances client productivity by providing voice or electronic access into the IBM support organizations.
IBM includes one year of Software Subscription and Support with the initial license acquisition of each program acquired. The initial period of Software Subscription and Support can be extended by the purchase of a renewal option.
While your Software Subscription and Support is in effect, IBM provides you assistance for your routine, short duration installation and usage (how-to) questions, and code-related questions. IBM provides assistance by telephone and, if available, electronic access, only to your information systems (IS) technical support personnel during the normal business hours (published prime shift hours) of your IBM support center. (This assistance is not available to your users.) IBM provides Severity 1 assistance 24 hours a day, every day of the year. For additional details, see the IBM Support Guide. Software Subscription and Support does not include assistance for the design and development of applications, your use of programs in other than their specified operating environment, or failures caused by products for which IBM is not responsible under this agreement.
For additional information about the Passport Advantage Agreement, go to the Passport Advantage/Passport Advantage Express Overview website.
All distributed software licenses include Software Subscription and Support for a period of 12 months from the date of acquisition, providing a streamlined way to acquire IBM software and assure technical support coverage for all licenses. Extending coverage for a total of three years from date of acquisition, may be elected.
Variable charges apply
No
Educational allowance available
15% to qualified educational institution clients.
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Statement of good security practices
IT system security involves protecting systems and information through intrusion prevention, detection, and response to improper access from within and outside your enterprise. Improper access can result in information being altered, destroyed, or misappropriated or can result in misuse of your systems to attack others. Without a comprehensive approach to security, no IT system or product should be considered completely secure and no single product or security measure can be completely effective in preventing improper access. IBM systems and products are designed to be part of a regulatory compliant, comprehensive security approach, which will necessarily involve additional operational procedures, and may require other systems, products, or services to be most effective.
Important: IBM does not warrant that any systems, products, or services are immune from, or will make your enterprise immune from, the malicious or illegal conduct of any party.
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Prices
For all local charges, contact your IBM representative.
If you are an IBM Business Partner acquiring products from IBM, you may link to Passport Advantage Online for resellers where you can obtain Business Partner pricing information. An IBMid and password are required to access the Passport Advantage Online for IBM Resellers web page.
For Passport Advantage information and charges, contact your IBM representative or IBM Business Partner. Additional information is also available on the Passport Advantage / Passport Advantage Express Overview website.
For all local charges, contact your IBM representative or your authorized IBM Business Partner.
IBM Financing
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To learn how to fuel your hybrid cloud and AI journey with a robust financial strategy, visit IBM Financing for more information.
IBM Financing offerings are provided through IBM subsidiaries and divisions worldwide to qualified commercial and government clients. IBM Financing lease and financing offerings are provided in the United States through IBM Credit LLC. Rates and availability are based on a client's credit rating, financing terms, offering type, equipment, and product type and options, and may vary by country. This offering does not guarantee that credit will be provided. Non-IBM content, which is part of an overall IBM client solution may also be eligible for financing through IBM Financing. Non-hardware items are financed by means of loans. Other restrictions may apply. Rates and offerings are subject to change, extension, or withdrawal without notice and may not be available in all countries. IBM and IBM Financing do not, nor intend to, offer or provide accounting, tax, or legal advice to clients. Clients should consult with their own financial, tax, and legal advisors. Any tax or accounting treatment decisions made by or on behalf of the client are the sole responsibility of the client. For IBM Credit LLC in California, loans made or arranged pursuant to a California Financing Law license.
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Regional availability
Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, People's Republic of China, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Cook Islands, Fiji, Heard Island and McDonald Islands, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Kiribati, Republic of Korea, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Macao, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, New Zealand, Niue, Norfolk Island, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Socialist Republic of Viet Nam
Trademarks
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Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.
Terms of use
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