Software Management Services

Keeping your organization's installed software up to date is critical to maximizing the productivity of your programmers, maintenance engineers and equipment. Up to date software ensures that you can take advantage of the latest improvements and innovations in our products. Siemens offers several programs to assist you in managing your automation software.

Save with our 2010 Software Update Service Promotion

Beginning May 01, 2010, and continuing for a limited time, Siemens will be offering a Software Update Service (SUS) at no additional charge when you purchase a qualifying license or upgrade. Products that qualify for this promotion include SIMATIC Engineering, WinCC Flexible HMI, and WinCC SCADA programming software. For a complete listing of participating products, order numbers and details on how the SUS can lower your total cost of ownership, click here.

Software Upgrades and Power Packs

In the event you have fallen behind in maintaining your software, Software Upgrades provide you with the most recent release of a software product. The Software Upgrade will save you money versus purchasing a new package. Power Packs are for users that want to use a more powerful version of a software package. For example migrating from Step 7 Basis to Step 7 Professional.

Software Update Service (SUS)

With the Software Update Service (SUS), you automatically receive all released versions of your Industrial Software straight to your door. That means all upgrades and service packs for Industrial Software, giving you the assurance that your software is always up-to-date. The annual flat rate for the SUS is significantly more favorable than a single upgrade and the costs are easier to plan. Subscribers to the SUS also receive our Knowledgebase DVD that contains the latest tips, tricks and FAQ's that help you use your software even more efficiently. Note that a SUS is required for each software license.

Site Software Management

Site Software Management enables the consolidation of all your software licenses and updates into a single, easy to understand agreement. No more guessing as to how effectively you are utilizing your licenses or their version. Site Software Management is provided through a SIEPRO Technical Service Agreement. Your benefits from participating in this program include:

Price assurance. You know what your software support costs will be from year to year
Reduced administration costs through consolidation and synchronization of licenses and updates.
Reduced software costs through Unlock Copy Licenses(UCL) and Enterprise Licenses(EPL).