A couple more software price changes

Before getting too euphoric about low mainframe costs, here's some counterweight, as IBM announced some price 'changes' on Subscription and Support (S&S) for certain products. Those affecting EMEA customers are :

• IBM Debug Tool Utilities and Advanced Functions for z/OS V7.1 S&S
  (5655-R45 - 5655-J19)
• IBM IMS Command Control Facility for z/OS, V2.1 S&S
  (5655-R58 - 5655-F41)

As always IBM links the price changes to functional improvements added to the products.
The one that stands out is 'IBM Debug Tool Utilities and Advanced Functions for z/OS V7.1' with an increase of maximum 25% for most European countries. Further details can be found in the announcement itself.