Budgeting for Software: Pay-Per-Use Pricing during a Pandemic
Budgeting for software has undergone various transformations in the past two decades.
What started as the purchase of physical disks, evolved into a practice of paying for each individual "workstation" where the software would be installed. With the adoption of cloud-based solutions in recent years, consumers now have the option of simply subscribing to one of the various pricing models that software companies now offer.
With that in mind, PowerDetails is making a concerted effort to increase fairness and availability of jobs to every user at a law enforcement agency by transitioning to a "Pay-Per-Use" pricing model.
Consider the traditional options of "paying per disk" or "pay per workstation."
Under this scenario, organizations were purchasing a specific version of the software, leading to the following problems:
Outdated software that required additional purchases as new editions were released.
Software was used once, but organizations were paying prices that assumed frequent or daily usage.
Registration & Software Audits – keeping track of purchased licenses became such a hassle for Information Technology departments that additional software was purchased to track licenses.
Since software has started moving to the cloud, organizations have been able to "subscribe" each "user" in need of the software. The subscription customarily guarantees proof of ownership / proper licensing, access to updates, and availability from any device.
However, it still leaves a waste problem for users in need of one-time or sporadic use of the software. PowerDetails has experienced these same problems and benefits as both a consumer and provider of software.
For years, agencies struggled with getting "licenses for everyone," knowing that only some users sign up for overtime or extra duty opportunities.
As consumers of software and services, we benefit from "Pay-Per-Use" models such as those used by ride-sharing services (Uber, Lyft, and others). Consumers can pay only when they use the service instead of paying for a vehicle and all the related expenses.
Now, as a provider of software, it’s our turn to share those benefits with agencies.
PowerDetails is proud to offer unlimited user licenses and a "Pay-Per-Use" pricing model that allows agencies to pay only when a user signs up and completes a job.
The benefits of this pricing include:
Zero Waste – If a user does not sign up for a job, no expense is incurred. This feature allows agencies to have every user in the system.
Recession / Pandemic Proof – During the recent COVID-19 pandemic, agencies using this pricing structure benefit from having significantly reduced bills, due to the reduction of extra-duty jobs. During economic downturns, agencies will see reduced expenses.
Capacity – Subscribing to PowerDetails allows agencies to have the ability to schedule and invoice large scheduled events, VIP visits, or unplanned large-scale gatherings at any time.
Budgeting for software in 2020 is as simple as budgeting for gas in a car. Only purchase what you need, save money when you don't need it, and have the ability to buy more when you do.
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