Reporting for Tailored Fit Pricing for IBM Z - Software Consumption Solution

Tailored Fit Pricing for IBM Z® - Software Consumption Solution (Software Consumption Solution) is a tailored usage-based pricing model where compute is measured on a per-MSU consumed basis. Charges are based on the total MSUs consumed annually.

Overview of Software Consumption Solution

  • Committed per-MSU consumed licensing simplifies pricing and removes the need for capping.
  • Annual MSU entitlements allow seasonal variations to be smoothed over a full 12-month period.
  • Aggressive growth pricing is available for all MSU consumption above a committed baseline.
  • The Software Consumption Solution is an alternative to a R4HA-based pricing model for all production workloads, whether new, existing, or growth. This greatly improves deployment flexibility, without the requirement for LPAR-level micromanagement of IBM product usage.
  • The Software Consumption Solution offers price predictability and flexibility for clients who rely on IBM Z for their mission-critical workloads. It is offered in conjunction with the Application Development and Test Solution to deliver a comprehensive end-to-end pricing solution for all stages of the application lifecycle.