Integrated computer services and software licensing processing methods and
systems are provided. A license processing service (LPS) receives a
services or software license request from a user via a client computer.
The LPS communicates the request to a billing system for the services or
software provider to obtain an expiration date for use of a desired
service or software product. The LPS receives and forwards the expiration
date from the billing system to a licensing clearinghouse operated by the
provider of the desired service or software product. The clearinghouse,
in turn, provides a use license for the desired service or software
application to the client computer via the LPS.