About Us

The Enterprise Licensing group negotiates, implements and manages the university-wide licensing programs for Harvard University and its affiliates. We work with all levels of management, faculty and staff to improve the availability of cost effective products and to identify and manage business opportunities solicited from the community and proffered by the industry.

Mission

To negotiate the most cost-effective and responsive Agreements for products that support Harvard University’s efforts to aggregate product purchasing and to work with selected vendors who provide aggressive pricing and the highest level of service to the Harvard Community.

Functions

• Research new licensing opportunities and negotiate agreements with product vendors to obtain the best available terms and pricing for the University community.
• Process software license requests from Harvard faculty, staff, departments, and affiliates.
• Manage the reproduction and distribution of software media.
• Create and maintain a central file for ownership documentation
• Provide information and guidance to the Harvard community around software licensing programs, issues, and concerns.

Benefits

• Significant dollar savings
• Equitable cost sharing
• Shorter negotiation lifecycles
• Full coverage and legal compliance
• Reduction of duplicative licensing efforts
• Quicker response to discount programs
• More efficient use of university resources
• Timely renewals of licensing agreements
• More responsive to Harvard community needs
• Inclusive of entire Harvard community
• Strengthening customer relationships

Please contact us for any assistance, consultation or service:

Enterprise Licensing
219 Western Avenue
Allston, MA 02134
Main Phone: 617-496-SITE (7483)
Main Fax: 617-496-4358