Software as a Service for ISVs

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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