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For 30 years we have actively accompanied the development, the service and thus also the Notes Domino license management. First as a partner of Lotus Development, then as a long-term IBM partner and currently as HCL Business Partner. With know-how and flexibility we serve the majority of German HCL customers.
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At HCL customer wishes are taken into account.
Mit der aktuellen Version 11 veröffentlichte HCL Digital Solutions das erste Collaboration Release unter alleiniger Regie. Zuvor hatte das Unternehmen gemeinsam mit IBM an der Entwicklung der Version 10 von Notes und Domino gearbeitet. Das IBM-Entwickler-Team wurde von HCL anschließend übernommen. In Kürze folgt nun das Release von Domino V12, angekündigt als ein wichtiger Meilenstein zur Bereicherung von Anwendungsentwicklungen.
With a new, open communication, with the integration of customer and partner wishes as well as refreshing adherence to delivery dates, HCL has recently proven that great importance is attached to customer satisfaction.
The HCL collaboration solutions at a glance
HCL Domino
HCL Domino is a NoSQL databaseenvironment and provides a database management system (DBMS) for application development.
The applications email (including calendar, task list), e-discussion, TeamRoom and more are included.
HCL Notes
Client software for the use of Domino applications and groupware/messaging services with the highest level of data security.
With HCL Notes, you can send & receive emails, schedule appointments, surf the Web, and leverage powerful social and business applications in your daily work.
HCL Verse on-premise
The new Domino Webmail, which will completely replace iNotes from V12. HCL Verse is a new mail box that understands you and your daily work.
It creates clarity & structure. You always have important topics, tasks and contacts in view. HCL Verse was developed for mobile devices and browsers.
HCL Nomad
HCL Nomad is a mobile client that allows users to work with HCL Domino applications directly from their mobile devices.
Nomad includes offline replication and touch optimization and adds device functionality to Domino applications.
HCL Notes Traveler
Realizes your access to your email, calendar and address book data via smartphone or tablet in real-time.
Automatic synchronization also includes HCL verses on Android, iOS, and selected mobile devices.
HCL Sametime
Provides instant messaging features such as presence, text chats, team meetings including history logs, and two-way phone calls, and relies on the Domino server.
Now new: also as app for mobile devices.
HCL Domino Designer
Client for using the integrated development platform for web designers and developers to create, deploy and manage interactive applications.
Domino Designer can also be used to change the design of existing databases.
HCL Domino Volt
Provides low code capabilities for building business applications for IT teams using HCL Domino.
With Volt’s minimalist and intuitive interface, power users can easily create and customize applications, collect and track information and automate processes.
HCL Connections
Brings social networking into the company and helps teams communicate, collaborate and build strong relationships.
It contains the following functions: Activities, blogs, bookmarks, communities, files, forums, homepage, metrics, profiles and wikis.
Other interesting HCL Notes Domino licenses
- HCL Enterprise Integrator for Domino (short HEI formerly LEI):
Synchronization of different data sources and real-time integration between Domino and back-end data sources such as DB2, SQL and Oracle. - HCL Lotus Connector for SAP Solution:
Is installed via HEI and enables access to SAP data, execution of SAP tasks and initiation of SAP actions.
What changes with the new product manufacturer?
HCL Digital Solutions is increasingly streamlining the processes for Notes Domino licenses and prefers a non-bureaucratic approach. So there are no more Reinstats if the Support & Subscription contract has not been extended by the customer. Now you have the choice between the cheaper rental model and a new purchase of Notes Domino licenses at attractive conditions.
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HCL Notes Domino licenses?
We offer the management of your HCL Notes Domino licenses as a free serviceand
support you with our many years of experience.
Questions like:
- What do new HCL licenses cost?
- How can we renew or activate our old HCL licenses (formerly IBM licenses)?
- Are express products the right alternative for our company?
- Can we take advantage of the Complete Collaboration Bundle?
You benefit from the
- clear compilation and our support for your HCL licenses
- Reminder for the respective Renewal anniversary
- Information and advice on programs, prices or changes in HCL licenses
FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions about HCL Notes Domino Licenses
What is Notes Domino?
HCL Domino Notes is on the one hand an e-mail or messaging platform and on the other hand an application server on which document-based databases (NoSQL database) can run as applications, such as the GEDYS IntraWare CRM software.
HCL Domino as a development platform: These application databases can be programmed with the Domino Designer on the application server. HCL Domino already comes with many functions for data security and access authorization etc.. These do not have to be programmed again.
Get a short picture of what is possible today with this development platform: GEDYS IntraWare CRM software on Youtube
License purchase: You can license only the messaging services or these together with the application server for your Notes databases. In addition, there are license forms that optimally address the respective individual requirements.
What are the license forms for the HCL Collaboration products?
Licenses for the servers
HCL Domino Messaging Server licenses:
Only mail and calendar or messaging and groupware services are available
HCL Domino Enterprise Server licenses:
This provides you with additional HCL Notes Domino applications
HCL Domino Utility Server licenses:
Use this license if you want external parties to access your Domino server to work with your applications. The licensing is based on the equipment (CPUs) of the server with a certain number of PVUs (Processor Value Units). You do not need CAL licenses.
Depending on the equipment (CPUs), the servers are licensed with a certain number of PVUs (Processor Value Units).
Licenses for the users
Access licenses for the users are also added:
HCL Domino Messaging CAL (Client Access License):
The license for the user of the Messaging Server. Traditionally called Notes license. It allows you to use the messaging/groupware services.
HCL Domino Enterprise CAL (Client Access License):
The license for the user of the Enterprise Server. Traditionally called Notes license. It allows the use of messaging/groupware services and working with Notes Domino applications on the Domino server.
HCL Domino Utility Server:
You do not need CAL licenses here.
HCL also offers Domino Express licenses for companies with up to 1,000 employees.
Which type of license is the most favorable for me?
If you have no more than 1,000 employees, Express licenses are the best choice for you.
We are happy to advise you on these advantageous Notes Domino licenses.
What are Express Licenses?
For small and medium-sized organizations with up to 1,000 employees, there are inexpensive express licenses that differ in the scope of functions.
The basic restrictions are:
Licensee’s use of the Program is limited to no more than sixteen hundred (1,600) processor value units PVUs.
The program is only permitted for use by an expressly authorized company. “Expressly Entitled Company” means a company with no more than one thousand (1,000) employees, including licensee’s employees, independent contractors, and those of an affiliated company.
Which range of functiones can I use with Express licences?
| Included functions | Collaboration Express | Messaging Express | Utility Express |
| – | |||
| Contacts, Calendar, Tasks | – | ||
| Instant Messaging (Sametime Entry) | – | ||
| Connections Files & Profiles (limited) | – | ||
| Notes Traveler | – | ||
| Domino Designer | – | – | |
| Application Server & Notes Databases | – | ||
| HCL Nomad | – | – | |
| HCL Notes/ iNotes | – | ||
| HCL Client Application Access | – | ||
| HCL Verse on-premise | – | ||
| HCL Domino DevApp Pack | – |
Is it possible to rent HCL software?
With the Term Licenses HCL also offers you rental licenses. Please note:
Minimum term is 12 months
cash in advance
You can specify a longer runtime from the beginning
After the 12 months have expired, “new” purchases are usually made for at least another 12 months
= there is no classic renewal process
HCL remains owner of the licenses
As soon as you terminate the rental payment, you lose the right of use for the users.
Please contact us if you have a monthly rental basis in mind.
Which collaboration products are included in the respective licenses?
| Product | Collaboration Express | Messaging Express | Enterprise Server | Messaging Server | Enterprise CAL | Messaging CAL |
| HCL Domino | – | – | ||||
| HCL Notes | – | – | ||||
| HCL Domino Designer | – | – | – | – | – | |
| HCL Mail Support for MS Outlook | – | – | ||||
| HCL Notes Traveler | – | – | ||||
| HCL iNotes | – | – | – | – | ||
| HCL Verse | – | – | ||||
| Client Application Access | – | – | ||||
| HCL Sametime | – | – | ||||
| HCL Connections | – | – | ||||
| HCL Mobile Connect | – | – | – | – | – | |
| HCL Domino Global Workbench | – | – | – | – | – | Limitation | 1.000 User per Domain | 1.000 User per Domain | – | – | – | – |
What is a Client Access License, or CAL for short?
The abbreviation CAL stands for: Client Access Licence. Traditionally also called HCL Notes license.
This license allows the user authorized access to the messaging services and, depending on the license type, also to work with the Domino application databases.
What does Authorized User mean?
Authorized User = Authorized user is a unit of measurement in which the program is licensed.
An authorized user is a unique person (named user) who gets access to the program. The Program may be installed on any number of computers or servers, and any authorized user may simultaneously access any number of instances of the Program.
The Licensee must obtain separate, dedicated permissions for each authorized user who gains access to the Program in any way, directly or indirectly (e.g. via a multiplexing program, device or application server) in any way (e.g. via a multiplexing program, device or application server).
An Authorized User authorization is valid only for that Authorized User and may not be shared or reassigned except to permanently transfer the Authorized User authorization to another person.
What is a floating user?
A floating user is a unit of measurement in which the program can be licensed.
A floating user can access a limited or unlimited pool of licenses, depending on the contractually agreed license volume between customer and HCL.
If a floating user wants to run the application, he or she requests a license from the corresponding central license server of FlexNet from the licensee. If a license is available, the license server allows the application to run.
If no license is available and the licensee has included “overdraft” in the license terms, the license server will let the application run and request an overdraft invoice.
What is meant by Processor Value Unit, PVU for short?
Processor Value Unit (PVU) is a unit of measurement in which the program can be licensed.
The number of PVU permissions required is based on processor technology (defined in the PVU table by processor manufacturer, brand, type, and model number at , and the number of processors made available to the program).
The HCL further defines a processor for PVU based licensing purposes as any processor core (CPU) on a chip. For example, a dual-core processor chip has two processor cores.
Ask us for the list for Notes Domnino licenses by PVU.
How do the server-client licenses for Enterprise and Messaging differ?
| Contained functions | Enterprise Server & CAL | Messaging Server & CAL |
| Contacts, Calendar, Tasks | ||
| Instant Messaging (Sametime Entry) | ||
| Connections Files & Profiles (limited) | ||
| Notes Traveler | ||
| Domino Designer | – | |
| Application Server & Notes Databases | – | |
| HCL Nomad | – | – |
| HCL Verse on-premise |
What does the “Complete Collaboration Bundle” or CCB contain?
The HCL Domino Notes Complete Collaboration Bundle is the successor of the CEO license model (Complete Enterprise Option).
Number of licenses is done as Authorized User (= number of users) or Floating User.
It can be licensed directly from the 1st user. HCL Domino Notes Complete Collaboration is an all-round carefree package, with the products:
HCL Domino
HCL Notes
HCL Client Application Access
HCL Domino Designer
HCL Verse On-Premises
HCL Traveler
HCL Nomad
HCL Notes Dictionaries
HCL Sametime
HCL Connections (only the permitted functions of the Profiles and Files components as set forth below),
HCL Connections Content Manager Connector for Notes
HCL Domino AppDev Pack
InstallShield Tuner for Notes
HCL Mail Add-in/Add-on
SwiftFile for HCL Notes
IBM DB2 Enterprise Server Edition
There are no restrictions on Express licensing. Let us advise you.
What does HCL Software Support & Subscription include?
Each purchase of a HCL license includes Software Subscription & Support (often abbreviated to Sw S&S) for one year. This means that you can use all new editions (upgrades) and releases (updates) during this time. Before the term expires, you can renew your Software Subscription and Support for an additional year.
We are happy to take care of the processing for you.
What is meant by Renewal?
The extension of support & maintenance for your HCL products is called Renewal. It takes place once a year on a specific date = renewal anniversary.
We will be happy to take care of the management of your renewals for you free of charge.
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