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Choose Your SWS License

SWS is licensed per PeopleSoft environment with annual support and maintenance. Every tier includes JSON, XML, and CSV support, sample data, and bug fixes.

How the License Works

• Perpetual license. You buy SWS once. You keep the right to run the version you licensed, even if you choose not to renew annual support.
• Annual support and maintenance covers bug fixes, patches, all version upgrades (minor and major), your tier’s support hours, and access to the private GitHub repository. The first year is included in the purchase price; renewal is annual.
• If you do not renew: SWS continues to run on the version you have. Renewal is required to resume patches, upgrades, and support.
• Support hours do not roll over. Unused hours reset at each renewal.

What Every License Includes

The ROI Case

A single traditional PeopleSoft web service costs $3,600-$13,000 to develop using conventional Integration Broker methods. That means:

• The Junior tier pays for itself after just 1-3 integrations
• The Pro tier replaces $108,000-$390,000 worth of custom development (30 web services)
• The Enterprise tier provides unlimited integrations for less than the cost of developing 3 traditional web services

The annual recurring fee covers ongoing support, bug fixes, and access to the Cedar Hills Group team. It is a fraction of the cost of maintaining custom-built integrations.

5-Year Total Cost Example (Pro Tier)

• Year 1: $18,000 (purchase, includes first year of support)
• Years 2–5: $3,600/year × 4 = $14,400
• 5-year total: $32,400 — for 30 web services, all upgrades included, ongoing support from the Cedar Hills Group team.

Compared to the typical cost of building and maintaining 30 bespoke Integration Broker web services, this is a fraction of the investment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the annual support and maintenance fee include? Bug fixes, patches, all version upgrades (minor and major), your tier’s support hours, and access to the private GitHub repository. The first year is bundled into the purchase price. If you choose not to renew, you keep the right to run the version you licensed, but no further patches or upgrades are provided.

Do unused support hours roll over? No. Support hours reset at each annual renewal.

What if I stop paying the annual fee? SWS is a perpetual license, so you may continue running the version you have indefinitely. Renewing reactivates patches, upgrades, and support.

What happens if I exceed my web service limit? You can upgrade to the next tier at any time. The upgrade price is the difference between your current tier and the new tier.

Do I need a PeopleSoft developer? For most use cases, no. SWS web services are created through configuration by a PeopleSoft power user who can write SQL. PeopleCode development is not required for standard SWS GET services.

How long does installation take? SWS installs as a standard PeopleSoft Application Designer project. Self-service installation typically takes under an hour. Enterprise and System Integrator tiers include guided installation via Zoom.

Does SWS modify delivered PeopleSoft objects? No. SWS is delivered as a standalone Application Designer project with its own custom objects. Zero delivered PeopleSoft objects are modified, which means SWS will not conflict with PeopleSoft updates or patches.

Can SWS support AI and LLM integrations? Yes. SWS exposes PeopleSoft data as clean REST APIs that return structured JSON, which is exactly what AI systems need for RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) pipelines, LLM integrations, and chatbot backends.

Which tier is right for my institution? If you have a small number of targeted integrations, start with Junior. If you have an active integration program with multiple vendors, Pro is a strong fit. If you are pursuing digital transformation with broad data access needs, Enterprise gives you unlimited capacity. System Integrator is designed for consulting firms managing multiple client environments.

License Terms & Compliance

The pricing tiers above are governed by a written license agreement. Each tier includes the same compliance model: a perpetual, per-environment license, verified annually by a short customer-run self-audit.

• License Agreement — scope of the license, restrictions, confidentiality of source, audit rights, and governing terms.
• Self-Audit Procedure — the single SQL query you run once a year against the SWS configuration table to confirm your active web service count. Cedar Hills Group does not connect to your systems.
• Copyright Notice — the header text embedded in every delivered SWS file and your obligation to preserve it.

Ready to Get Started?

Contact Chris Malek for a personalized consultation and to discuss which tier fits your institution’s needs.