Is there a fee for installing GroupShare 2019 once it comes out?

Question

Hi, 
 We are using GroupShare 2015, for which a remote install by SDL was very much recommended (otherwise, I understand there would be no support). 
 We skipped upgrading to the 2017 products because of the hassle of having to reinstall GroupShare (at a cost). 
 Can someone let me know if SDL recommends it does the installation itself remotely, even the second time around? 
 Also, I assume GroupShare 2015 would not work with SDL Studio 2015 products, but let me know if I'm wrong. 
 Thanks 
 Michel Paquin

Lydia Simplicio · Accepted Answer

Hello Michel Paquin

I can confirm there are no plans currentlyfor a GS-2019 version.
You will however be pleased to know that Studio 2019 is fully compatible with GS2017 (and vice versa). In clear text Studio and GroupShare (moving forward) will no longer need the same versioning.
I am also reliably informed that a CU will be scheduled for release soon, and which will includes enhancements that have been requested.

Hope this answers your questions.

Lydia Simplicio | RWS Group

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Luis Lopes · Answer

Hi Michel, 
 
We have indeed decoupled the release cadence between Studio and GroupShare. 
We won't stop support based on yearly timelines, but actually released versions. So support for GroupShare will not run out until there is a newer major release. 
 
Thanks, 
Luis

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Is there a fee for installing GroupShare 2019 once it comes out?