Effective April 1, 2025, Red Hat increases prices by 10% due to foreign exchange rate adjustments. This is because EUR (€) and GBP (£) have lost value compared to US dollars. All software subscription products will be impacted by this change.
Aligning currencies
This pricing change takes effect as part of Red Hat’s attempt to align pricing based on currencies. The new licensing changes will ensure that pricing is more consistent and reflective of local market conditions.
Licensing:
- The updated foreign exchange rates will apply from April 1, 2025.
- All software subscription products are impacted by this change, but it does not apply to services offered by Red Hat.
- Customers transacting in EUR (€) or GBP (£) will see a price increase of 10% due to the foreign exchange rate adjustments.
What should I do now?
To adapt to these changes, you can:
- Review the new pricing plans and adjust budgets accordingly.
- Contact SCHNEIDER IT MANAGEMENT for a quote on Red Hat subscriptions before the new rates take effect.
FAQ:
What is Red Hat?
Red Hat is a leading provider of enterprise open-source solutions, including high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Red Hat helps enterprises integrate new and existing IT applications, develop cloud-native applications, standardize on our industry-leading operating system, and automate, secure, and manage complex environments.
What products are affected by the foreign exchange rate updates?
All software subscription products offered by Red Hat are affected by the foreign exchange rate updates. This does not apply to services.
When will the new pricing take effect?
The new pricing will take effect on April 1, 2025.
How will this change impact my current subscription?
Existing subscriptions will be subject to the new rates upon renewal. New subscriptions will reflect the updated rates starting April 1, 2025.
Why is Red Hat updating foreign exchange rates?
Red Hat is updating foreign exchange rates to provide more consistent pricing globally and to better reflect local market conditions.
More Information
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