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What is the IBM Bridge to Cloud program?


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IBM launched the Bridge to Cloud program to help users move easier into their IBM Connections (formerly SmartCLoud) Cloud offerings. The goal is to keep entitlements in place and move to subscriptions.

IBM Connections Cloud

  • "Bridge to Cloud" allows a customer to switch from on-premises Notes CALs to SmartCloud (now Connections Cloud) Notes subscriptions at renewal time, keeping the same entitlements whether they stay on-prem or move to IBM Connections Cloud
  • Domino server licensing remains as-in (customers transitioning to the cloud will not need to renew Domino messaging server in subsequent years)
  • Rates will auto renew at the current year price you subscribe under

So in essence you are simply signing on to a subscription model license instead of annual Software and support (S&S) and moving some users for email to their cloud.  You could also investigate this same model with partners, like Connectria, and do your apps too. Using XWorks and other models.