Re: OEM Run Engine (for developers building commercial, packaged software)
Hi Richard
Just sitting here thinking about this current Run Engine plan that has been laid out. In real world implementation, let's say I wanted to buy a 100 pack to optimize costs for my clients. How would I as a developer roll this out so that I want to allocate 10 of my 100 to be for client A, 20 for client B, etc.? Do I get 100 license codes?
I would like to throw a vote in for concurrent user pricing instead of per seat as some others have also indicated. As many have said, it is not uncommon to have the app on 30 computers but at any one time only 20 people can access the app. I have one client whose building is 75000 square feet. It sure makes it nice for someone to get on any pc in the whole building instead of having to walk 300 yards to their desk.
I am sure the last day or so has been tough for you and I hope your business situation allows you the flexibility to alter some of these policies if you choose to do so. As I mentioned in another post, none of us know Alpha's business situation and what you need to do price/qty wise to have a successful business. I am sure no one here wants Alpha to lose money - no business can survive doing so. You have a great product. I hope some of these Run Engine issues can be worked out so everyone can be happy.
Regards,
Jeff
Hi Richard
B) you are building multi-user applications or applications where you do need SQL connectivity then, the Regular Run Engine is the way to go. In this scenario the cost per seat for the application(s) that you build is
$60 per seat if bought as part of a 10 pack
$50 per seat if bought as part of a 20 pack
$40 per seat if bought as part of a 50 pack
$34 per seat if bought as part of a 100 pack
$60 per seat if bought as part of a 10 pack
$50 per seat if bought as part of a 20 pack
$40 per seat if bought as part of a 50 pack
$34 per seat if bought as part of a 100 pack
I would like to throw a vote in for concurrent user pricing instead of per seat as some others have also indicated. As many have said, it is not uncommon to have the app on 30 computers but at any one time only 20 people can access the app. I have one client whose building is 75000 square feet. It sure makes it nice for someone to get on any pc in the whole building instead of having to walk 300 yards to their desk.
I am sure the last day or so has been tough for you and I hope your business situation allows you the flexibility to alter some of these policies if you choose to do so. As I mentioned in another post, none of us know Alpha's business situation and what you need to do price/qty wise to have a successful business. I am sure no one here wants Alpha to lose money - no business can survive doing so. You have a great product. I hope some of these Run Engine issues can be worked out so everyone can be happy.
Regards,
Jeff
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