Hold on a minute, we need to pay for this? Trading Up to IBM Maximo App Points
When it comes to moving your Maximo user base to App Points it's all about 'prick-ly' attention to detail.
Adopting the Maximo App Points system involves transitioning from pre-existing licenses or entitlements of IBM Maximo products to the app point platform of the IBM Maximo Application Suite. This shift enables businesses to move away from their current licensing arrangement towards the app point-based licensing structure. Please note this a separate focus from the infrastructure changes that will also need to take place along the way.
The trading-up process typically involves the following steps usually in collaboration with your IBM business partner:
Evaluation: Businesses must analyse their existing Maximo licenses and entitlements to establish the value and volume of app points they can transition to. This analysis involves understanding the precise modules, user categories, and entitlements that qualify for the transition.
App Point Calculation: With the evaluation results, companies can determine the number of app points they can obtain through the transition. IBM offers guidance and conversion charts to facilitate this calculation, considering factors like the license type, version, and product entitlements.
IBM Interaction: After the app point computation is done, companies can initiate discussions with IBM or their IBM business partner to deliberate on the transitioning process. This step may require reaching out to the relevant IBM representative or licensing expert to grasp the process, prerequisites, and any extra information required for the transition.
Transitioning Process: Following agreement and verification with IBM, companies can proceed with the transitioning process. This usually entails formalising the transition through a contract or licensing arrangement with IBM. The details of the transition, such as the app point distribution and any related costs or adjustments, will be recorded at this stage. So yes there’s likely to be some cost to this move I am afraid , even if you can’t fully exploit the benefits of the whole suite.
Licensing Shift: Once the transitioning process is concluded, companies can begin using the Maximo Application Suite based on the app point licensing model. They will gain access to the applications and modules within the suite, as dictated by their newly acquired app point allocation.
Bear in mind that the transition process may carry certain stipulations and conditions, which could encompass timelines, eligibility requirements, and potential constraints or limitations. To ensure a seamless shift and address any queries or uncertainties during the process, it is advisable for organisations to liaise with their IBM business partner or IBM who can set the record straight from the outset.