What do these changes mean?
- Perpetual licenses present an avenue for potential cost reduction, as they involve an upfront purchase, granting ownership of the software and mitigating ongoing expenses.
- Conversely, subscription costs are anticipated to escalate over time. While precise details are forthcoming, projections indicate that subscription fees may surpass perpetual charges within a three-year timeframe.
Be aware that this may affect any new purchase for a POWER10 server, as perpetual and subscription OS licenses cannot intermix, requiring all existing licenses to be converted to subscriptions.
