What is a “volume purchase?
A “volume purchase” is a purchase agreement where the rights are acquired to duplicate and distribute a fixed number of copies of a software application. It is similar to a site license, except the number of authorized copies is limited to a set number. Pricing is based on the number of copies licensed. Frequently, a vendor will reduce prices as the number of ordered copies increases. Another name for “volume purchase” is “quantity discount.” These can be very valuable, though single departments are often not in the position to generate enough interest to make use of such pricing. Thus, COSL will periodically coordinate volume purchases between departments as a means of reducing the unit cost for all interested users.
A “volume purchase” is a purchase agreement where the rights are acquired to duplicate and distribute a fixed number of copies of a software application. It is similar to a site license, except the number of authorized copies is limited to a set number. Pricing is based on the number of copies licensed. Frequently, a vendor will reduce prices as the number of ordered copies increases. Another name for “volume purchase” is “quantity discount.” These can be very valuable, though single departments are often not in the position to generate enough interest to make use of such pricing. Thus, COSL will periodically coordinate volume purchases between departments as a means of reducing the unit cost for all interested users.
