Rentsoft™ for ISVs
The easiest way to develop a SaaS model and access new channels
For ISVs, TBSC represents both a technical and commercial opportunity. And with a range of hosted and managed services, TBSC allows rapid and cost-effective development of a Software as a Service (SaaS) business model.
Applications are converted into a service using TBSC’s proprietary technology – TBSC Rental Bridge™ and taken to market through its commercial service brand – Rentsoft™.
You choose how your applications are promoted. “Direct” via a Rentsoft™ service in your branding and/or “Indirect” through Channel Partner-branded Rentsoft™ services.
We have relationships with a number of significant Channel Partners and can work with you to ensure that your applications are made available in as many relevant channels as possible.
| Whether Direct or Indirect, benefit from:- |
|---|
| An additional revenue stream from previously inaccessible customer types with no impact on manufacturing operations. |
| Your applications converted into a service with little or no development resource required. |
| A fully-managed software sales and delivery service whilst maintaining a direct relationship with your customers. |
| A flexible way for customers to use your applications with the reassurance of piracy protection for you. Patent-pending technology disables usage if payment fails. |
| The opportunity to offer trial periods with seamless conversion to payment. |
| An automatic upgrade process; everyone on the latest version, everyone supported. |
| Prices set by you and applications made available where you decide. |
| Revenue shares calculated automatically and royalties issued monthly. |
Both Web-based and Windows-based software is supported. Windows-based applications do not require a permanent connection to the internet. The application and its data is stored locally. Permission to use the application is only granted if a current subscription is in place.
With TBSC the rental of PC-resident application software is now a viable proposition.
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Benefits Comparison
| End User Benefit | ISV Benefit |
|---|---|
| Software rental with monthly credit card payment |
An incremental and recurring revenue stream from rental sales
(royalties):-
Direct through links from your existing website Indirectly through Channel Partner-branded services A fully-managed software sales and delivery service |
| No commitment period, simply pay-as-you-go |
Proprietary technology disables usage if payment fails
A flexible way for your customers to use your applications with the reassurance of piracy protection for you |
| Full versions of licensed software applications |
Your applications converted into a service using unique proprietary
technology
Minimal or no development resource required A fully-managed software sales and delivery service |
| Downloaded to your PC and available in minutes |
Reduced inventory
Applications maintained and hosted A full-managed software sales and delivery service |
| Comprehensive rental prices set by the publisher |
You set the monthly rental price based on a usage fee for the
licence, technical support and upgrades
Customer payments processed on a monthly basis Revenue shares calculated automatically and royalties issued monthly Two-tier revenue share model can replicate your existing channel sales strategy. Allocate commissions to your sales agents. |
| 100% tax deductible | The opportunity to reach previously inaccessible customer types Access new channels through Channel Partner-branded services |
| Includes Technical Support direct from the publisher |
Maintain a direct relationship with your customers
Everyone on the latest version Everyone supported |
| Upgrades included |
Installed base of rental customers is upgraded automatically
Everyone on the latest version Everyone supported |
| All software accessed through a centralised console |
The console and website can be customised to appear with your
branding, maximising your corporate identity
Allows cross-selling of other applications and services |
| All Windows software available for use offline |
Windows-based applications do not require a permanent connection to
the internet
Web-based applications are also supported |
| All associated files and data stored on your PC |
Windows-based applications do not require a permanent connection to
the internet
The application and its data is stored locally |
| Most software available with a 30-day FREE trial |
No obligation trial process for customers
Seamless and protected conversion to payment for you |
| The easiest way to use software to help run your business | The easiest way to develop a SaaS model and access new channels |
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