Before purchasing, understand the available editions:
✅ Determine number of users and required edition ✅ Request quotes from 3+ vendors (including IBM direct) ✅ Check academic/non-profit eligibility ✅ Run 30-day trial with your actual data ✅ Negotiate volume or bundle discount ✅ Decide subscription vs. perpetual ✅ Verify data source compatibility ✅ Purchase and activate ✅ Plan for training and support
: Elena entered her contact and billing information and submitted her order.
Since software pricing changes frequently, I recommend: