David, I was on the pilot for the LMDS web submission. Several of us requested that IBM provide a methodology that would allow for automation by default. *Sub-capacity MSUs, even unadjusted, are better than missing the 9th of the month deadline and getting invoices bearing full capacity charges.*
I proposed that the SCRT team set up a FTP server that would automate the sending of the reports directly from the host without the hassle of the download to the PC. Then I could come in through the web interface and when I select browse, only my reports would be visible to me and I could adjust and/or confirm them as appropriate. But should I fail to do confirm them, have them submitted as is from the FTP server (for the reasons stated above). However, let me affirm that I totally agree with you about the human review process. But, failing that review, still allow for automated submission. If you need to, categorically state that unconfirmed reports *will not* be adjusted for any reason whatsoever. Bob Richards VP, Enterprise Technologist Enterprise Technology Infrastructure SunTrust Banks, Inc. (404) 575-2798 -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David J. Chase Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 11:12 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: SCRT IBM STRONGLY discourages automating the e-mail submission of SCRT Reports. It is very important that customers review their Sub-Capacity Reports each month with a team including software asset management, capacity planning, system programmers, procurement, etc., to ensure that the values on the Sub-Capacity Report represent accurate and fair billable MSUs prior to submitting the report. If the customer determines that any of the reported values are inflated due to an unusual circumstance, such as a looping program, they should follow the override process documented in the SCRT User Guide (http://ibm.com/zseries/swprice/scrt/pdf/scrt_user_guide.pdf). What everyone needs to understand is that when you submit your SCRT reports to IBM you are submitting a Firm Order. The MSU values cannot be changed a month or two afterwards if you were to later notice an error once you received your invoice. Because this manual review step is so crucial, IBM will not assist SCRT customers in building automated solutions which do not contain a process for human review of the reports. We are always open to suggestions from our customers about how we can help make processes such as these easier. -- David J. Chase, WW zSeries Software Sales -- IBM 18th Fl, 11 Madison Ave, NYC, NY 10010 LEGAL DISCLAIMER The information transmitted is intended solely for the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or taking action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have received this email in error please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. Seeing Beyond Money is a service mark of SunTrust Banks, Inc. [ST:XCL] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
