Actually, nSoftware said originally their 20% maintenance was more 
geared towards higher-end solutions ($5k+).  However they have 
recently stated that the $1000 minimum will no longer apply to even 
the lower-end tp license solutions.

Walter
--- In [email protected], "w_cohen99" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> I thought I replied to the list but perhaps not.
> 
> Earl,
> 
> nSoftware has an annual maintenance plan for their EDI/AS2 but the 
> minimum cost is $1000.  So even the 5 TP license $499 would incur 
> $1,000 of maintenance according to their sales rep.  Something is 
> wrong with this if you ask me.  So much for the industry standard 
of 
> 20% of the base cost.
> 
> Walter
> 
> --- In [email protected], Earl Wertheimer <earlw@> wrote:
> >
> > Walter
> > 
> > > Well, that would be the case for most vendors OTHER than n-
> software 
> > > it seems :)
> > 
> > Unfortunately, yes.  We have/had at least one member here who 
> could not justify 
> > the cost of additional AS2 licenses, due to the high cost...
> > 
> > I got bitten a few times after installing some of the 
special 'AS2 
> for WalMart' 
> > solutions.
> > 
> > > I did just now contact n-software for their IP*Works! EDI AS2 
> > > Connector which, as you say, is $499.
> > > 
> > > They have free standard email support which I'd be reluctant 
to 
> use, 
> > > and instead would rather opt for premium support (of course it 
> costs 
> > > more than the software licenses themselves at $599).
> > 
> > Email support takes about a business day.  I agree that it's a 
> pain, but labour 
> > costs money...  Most of the problems have been in the setup.  
Once 
> it's 
> > running, there is not much to do.
> > 
> > > Where did you see 20% annual maintenance?
> > 
> > When I purchased the 5 license package it was mentioned.  This 
is 
> pretty 
> > standard in the industry.  It's _optional_, but recommended.
> > 
> > 
> > Earl Wertheimer
> > earlw@
> > http://www.spe-edi.com
> >
>




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