With a Migration Agreement you ensure the best future possibilities for your FLSmidth Automation systems.
A migration agreement includes more than a software license agreement and is defined mainly by exchange of software platform.
A Migration Agreement therefore secures the system investment on a long term basis. Always being on the latest platform gives a protection against obsolete hardware and software. Furthermore it gives a secure feeling with fewer problems, new features which often leads to a better system performance. If integration with other systems could become relevant it will also be easier to handle from the latest version.
When migrating from one platform to another the system data and configuration must be converted and usually new IT-hardware will be required. The software on a new Windows platform is in reality a completely new product - with the same functionality.
For long-term insurance of the system investment, a Migration Agreement is therefore recommended, covering the Migration License subscription as well as maybe even assistance for conversion and implementing the changes on new IT- hardware.
If the customer has a Service Agreement with Remote Software Maintenance or a Preventive Maintenance Visit included, FLSmidth Automation will naturally plan to carry out the installations of revisions and upgrades as part of the visit.
The two types of agreements are signed separately but fit together supplementing each other assisting the customer in keeping the system in best possible shape for future requirements.
The choice of service level depends on the customer requirements for assistance and the expected period in which he wants to secure the investment.
Economical benefits:
- Fixed yearly fee = known expenses = no surprises
- Up-to-date without large investments.
- No risks, FLSA has the risk price-wise and time-wise
Technical benefits:
- New features will often improve system performance.
- Extends system life and extension possibilities.
- Safe investment & no obsolete software & hardware.
- Compatible with latest Microsoft patches.