Announcements
PVU requirement for new Intel Xeon (Nehalem EX) multi-core processor technology 30 March 2010 .
PVU requirement for new IBM POWER7 multi-core processor technology 09 February 2010
IBM Software Value Plus for more targeted IBM solutions, faster deployments, reduced implementation risk.
Summary of July 28, 2009 Announcement: IBM License Metric Tool V7.2 28 July 2009
IBM PVU assignment for the new Intel Xeon (Nehalem) processor family 01 April 2009
IBM announces enhancements to sub-capacity licensing 01 April 2009
IBM Software ValueNet expands portfolios to include IBM Cognos, IBM Filenet, and IBM Optim [13 March 2009]
Updated Passport Advantage Agreements and associated documents [September 8, 2008]
Passport Advantage Agreement and Enrollment Forms updated [May 5, 2008]
IBM Processor Value Unit Licensing for IBM System z10 4 [March 2008]
Software support lifecycle policy enhanced [February 19, 2008]
"Software Subscription and Support" to replace term "Software Maintenance" [February 7, 2008]
PVU Assignment the New Sun UltraSPARC T2 Processor Family August 7, 2007
IBM PVU Assignment for new POWER6 processor family May 22, 2007
PVU Assignment for new SPARC64 processor family April 17, 2007
PVU licensing for processors on x86 Quad-core technology November 15, 2006
IBM announces Processor Value Units July 25, 2006
Change to the Distribution of Renewal Quotes to VADs and Resellers May 8, 2006
Passport Advantage Online Enhancements November 14, 2005
Revised Passport Advantage Express Agreements November 12, 2005
Passport Advantage Agreement Changes October 15, 2005
Passport Advantage Online access streamlined May 23, 2005
Passport Advantage enhancements: Fixed Term Licenses and Automatic Renewal May 23, 2005