Pitstop pro 13 is the first Enfocus product to offer customers the choice of a subscription or perpetual license
Enfocus has established a new subscription option that gives
users a low-cost way to license software, while providing more flexibility and
control over where and how the software is used. The first product to be
available with this subscription option is PitStop Pro 13, which will be
released mid-April, 2015. The PitStop customer base strongly validated the
company’s research regarding need, requirements, and viability of a subscripton
option to be available along with the traditional PitStop Pro license.
Bjorn Willems, Director of Product Management at Enfocus,
says: “The lower cost barrier and greater flexibility of the subscription model
brings the benefits of PitStop Pro to users who were previously unable to
access this powerful solution. With the subscription model of PitStop Pro, we
can improve the quality and efficiency of many more organizations than before.”
Benefits of the
Subscription Option
A subscription license is a cost-effective way for users to
access applications. The model lowers upfront fees, and the monthly
subscription option allows users to control their operating expenses more
efficiently. For example, customers can increase subscriptions during peak
times, and reduce them during slow periods. Additionally, the new model gives
users access to PitStop Pro wherever they are, and whenever they need it.
While the subscription and traditional licenses afford
access to the same application, subscribers always have immediate access to the
latest version of the technology, eliminating the need, in some cases, to
obtain approvals for updates or upgrades.
Fabian Prudhomme, Vice President of Enfocus, says, “The
cloud has changed how many companies access technology, but it’s not the right
solution for everyone. So before making any changes to our license options, we
went to the source – our customers – to confirm exactly what they needed. The
result of that survey greatly influenced the licensing options for PitStop Pro.
We thank our customers for the strong role they had in helping to create it.”
Enfocus will continue to offer the PitStop Pro license key
option to customers who prefer capital expenditure over operational
expenditure.
The Enfocus
Subscription Model at Work
The subscription license is tied to a new system that
utilizes customers’ account identification, called Enfocus ID. To access their
PitStop Pro subscription, users sign into their accounts using their Enfocus
ID. Once authorized, the subscription to PitStop Pro is enabled on that
computer. The users remain signed in and do not need to re-enter their
credentials every time they are online.
To access their subscription from another computer, users
simply log out and use their Enfocus ID to log in from the new computer - such
as a different computer at their company or a laptop at home.
Companies can purchase multiple subscriptions with one
Enfocus ID, and assign them to staff. These subscriptions can be easily managed
and updated as the needs of the company and the staff change.
Customer Input is always
decisive
A survey of more than 2,000 Enfocus customers confirmed the
positive response to this subscription license model and helped to guide its
development.
Many of these customers are also contributors to Enfocus’
research and development on a regular basis - a hallmark of the company’s
success.
Support and Price
Plan
Subscribers to PitStop Pro have full access to email
technical support. Users can easily manage all aspects of their subscriptions
in the account section on the Enfocus website.
In addition, users who opt for a subscription license will
always have access to the latest version of PitStop Pro, as all upgrades are
included in the subscription pricing model. A PitStop Pro subscription is
available through a local Enfocus reseller or through the Enfocus website.
The option for subscription licensing will be available when
PitStop Pro 13 is released in April 2015. A single monthly subscription for
PitStop Pro will cost €30 per month, or €25 per month with an annual prepaid
contract at €300, while a perpetual license costs €699.
Pitstop pro 13 is the first Enfocus product to offer
customers the choice of a subscription or perpetual license
Enfocus has established a new subscription option that gives
users a low-cost way to license software, while providing more flexibility and
control over where and how the software is used. The first product to be
available with this subscription option is PitStop Pro 13, which will be
released mid-April, 2015. The PitStop customer base strongly validated the
company’s research regarding need, requirements, and viability of a subscripton
option to be available along with the traditional PitStop Pro license.
Bjorn Willems, Director of Product Management at Enfocus,
says: “The lower cost barrier and greater flexibility of the subscription model
brings the benefits of PitStop Pro to users who were previously unable to
access this powerful solution. With the subscription model of PitStop Pro, we
can improve the quality and efficiency of many more organizations than before.”
Benefits of the
Subscription Option
A subscription license is a cost-effective way for users to
access applications. The model lowers upfront fees, and the monthly
subscription option allows users to control their operating expenses more
efficiently. For example, customers can increase subscriptions during peak
times, and reduce them during slow periods. Additionally, the new model gives
users access to PitStop Pro wherever they are, and whenever they need it.
While the subscription and traditional licenses afford
access to the same application, subscribers always have immediate access to the
latest version of the technology, eliminating the need, in some cases, to
obtain approvals for updates or upgrades.
Fabian Prudhomme, Vice President of Enfocus, says, “The
cloud has changed how many companies access technology, but it’s not the right
solution for everyone. So before making any changes to our license options, we
went to the source – our customers – to confirm exactly what they needed. The
result of that survey greatly influenced the licensing options for PitStop Pro.
We thank our customers for the strong role they had in helping to create it.”
Enfocus will continue to offer the PitStop Pro license key
option to customers who prefer capital expenditure over operational
expenditure.
The Enfocus
Subscription Model at Work
The subscription license is tied to a new system that
utilizes customers’ account identification, called Enfocus ID. To access their
PitStop Pro subscription, users sign into their accounts using their Enfocus
ID. Once authorized, the subscription to PitStop Pro is enabled on that
computer. The users remain signed in and do not need to re-enter their
credentials every time they are online.
To access their subscription from another computer, users
simply log out and use their Enfocus ID to log in from the new computer - such
as a different computer at their company or a laptop at home.
Companies can purchase multiple subscriptions with one
Enfocus ID, and assign them to staff. These subscriptions can be easily managed
and updated as the needs of the company and the staff change.
Customer Input is always
decisive
A survey of more than 2,000 Enfocus customers confirmed the
positive response to this subscription license model and helped to guide its
development.
Many of these customers are also contributors to Enfocus’
research and development on a regular basis - a hallmark of the company’s
success.
Support and Price
Plan
Subscribers to PitStop Pro have full access to email
technical support. Users can easily manage all aspects of their subscriptions
in the account section on the Enfocus website.
In addition, users who opt for a subscription license will
always have access to the latest version of PitStop Pro, as all upgrades are
included in the subscription pricing model. A PitStop Pro subscription is
available through a local Enfocus reseller or through the Enfocus website.
The option for subscription licensing will be available when
PitStop Pro 13 is released in April 2015. A single monthly subscription for
PitStop Pro will cost €30 per month, or €25 per month with an annual prepaid
contract at €300, while a perpetual license costs €699.
