Rapid Performance Improvement (RPI) Alliance Limited

When does an end-user site need a license?

A site needs a license with RPI Alliance Ltd. to print and use RPI materials within their site. However, the site can elect to hire a licensed external RPI service provider. In this situation, an end-user license is not required as long as RPI Facilitator tasks are performed by the licensed provider.

What are the RPI Alliance licenses for End-Users?

There are two levels of end-user licenses. Both levels provide the end-user with an electronic copy of certain RPI Alliance materials to freely print and use within their own organization or site.

What RPI products and services are available with a license?

License Level

Electronic Materials

RPI Alliance Services

Base End-User License

RPI Method Guide

SW-CMM Reference Process Levels 2 & 3

CMMI Reference Process Level 2

TPI Reference Process Level A

· Free updates to all materials for the duration of the license (downloadable via FTP from the RPI Alliance website)

· Access to RPI Alliance discussion forums

· Special RPI Facilitator training for its staff. Visit the RPI Alliance website for further information on this course

Extended End-User License

Base License Materials +

CMMI Reference Process L2/3

TPI Reference Process Level A/B/C/D

· Base License Services +

· Email notification of all updates to licensed materials

· Email support for the use of RPI materials

· RPI Alliance Ltd validation of end-user developed Reference Processes

What does a license currently cost?

Site License	1 Year	3 Years	Life-Time
Base End-User License	Free	2,000 Euros	3,000 Euros
Extended End-User License	2,000 Euros	4,000 Euros	5,000 Euros

Sites with Extended End-User License agreements will receive discounted prices on

RPI Method CD (a hyperlinked reference guide to the RPI Method and reference processes)
RAPIDS Tool
Other reference processes as they become available

When can a site "upgrade" its Base End-User License?

A site can upgrade its Base End-User License to an Extended End-User License at any time. The site will receive a credit for its current license based on a pro-rated amount for the number of full months remaining under that license.

When will the licensed materials be available?

The first public release of the Base End-User License materials will be in April 2004.

The public release of the Extended End-User License materials will occur in July 2004.

Is an authorized RPI Facilitator required to use the licensed materials?

No. However, RPI Alliance strongly recommends that the site either send members of their site to an RPI Facilitator Workshop to acquire the skills in the use of the RPI methodology, or hire an external service provider to support the use of the RPI methodology and reference processes. Visit the RPI Alliance Ltd home page for an updated list of licensed RPI Alliance Partners.

How do we acquire a license?

o	Step 1: If you do not have a copy of the license agreement, download the agreement form directly from the RPI Alliance website by clicking here.
o	Step 2: Complete the license form.
o	Step 3: An authorizing sponsor must review the license agreement, accept the conditions of the license, and sign the form.
o	Step 4: Submit the completed form with an actual signature to the address provided on the license form. If there is a cost associated with the license, submit a check with the completed form. If the materials are needed right away, email a scanned image of the signed license form to license@rpialliance.com.
o	Step 5: You will receive an email notification giving you the FTP address for downloading and extracting the RPI materials.

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