Revoke Licenses – SIS Serial Number Recycling

Beginning in September 2015 SIS DVD or SIS Network serial numbers will be RECYCLED after a license is Revoked & Replaced Auto Diagnostic tool

Caterpillar SIS software vendor bills Cat based on a count of Active Serial Numbers

New serial numbers issued to current users inflates the user count after a revoke and replacement of a SIS DVD license

Recycling serial numbers will help reduce cost to Cat which is passed on to Cat dealers.

Revoke Licenses – SIS Serial Number Recycling
When SIS DVD or SIS Network licenses are revoked and REPLACED the revoked serial number will be RECYCLED with a new Activation ID

CAT ET Serial Numbers WILL NOT BE RECYCLED
This change affects SIS DVD or SIS Network ONLY

Revoke License Scenario SIS Serial Number Recycling
When SIS DVD or SIS Network licenses are revoked and REPLACED the revoked serial number will be RECYCLED with a new Activation ID
Serial Number SS099947 must be revoked and replaced because Technician Bob who held the license was issued a new computer
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Serial Number SS099947 must be revoked and replaced because Technician Bob who held the license is no longer employed by the dealership
After Serial Number SS099947 is revoked, SS099947 can be assigned to a NEW user because SS099947 has a NEW activation ID

Revoke License – SIS