Licensing
Volume Licensing
Volume licensing of software makes it easier and more affordable to run software on multiple computers within a single purchasing organization.
By acquiring software licenses through Microsoft Volume Licensing programs, companies only pay for the software license. Boxed software, on the other hand, includes media (the CD-ROM or DVD), a user’s guide and other packaging items. Eliminating these physical costs and purchasing in volume often reduces cost and provides more customized purchasing options and improved software management.
In the case of some Volume Licensing programs, Software Assurance may also be purchased. This comprehensive maintenance offering can organizations get the most out of software investment. It combines the latest software with phone support, partner services, training, and IT tools. Software Assurance can be chosen at the time of purchase and benefits can be used immediately for the term of the license agreement.
Depending on the Volume Licensing program, users may receive media, and have the option to acquire media (or supplemental media), documentation, and product support separately as needed.
Microsoft tailors some of its programs to meet the needs of specific industries, depending on the primary function of the organization. For example, public sector organizations such as schools and universities.
Global Enterprise Agreement Solutions
Unlock the value of your Microsoft investments. The rapid pace of technological change creates both opportunities and challenges for today’s organizations. This change is driving organizations around the world to make decisions about whether they will embrace the cloud as a reality today, empower the flexible workstyles employees are demanding, or work on a strategy to harness the rapidly growing volume of data that is available to help drive business decisions.
Microsoft understands that technology licensing can help or hinder organizations that need the agility to respond to these technological opportunities. That is why the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement offers the best value to organizations that want a manageable volume licensing program that gives them the flexibility to purchase cloud services and software licenses under one agreement in response to the changing technology landscape.
Software Assurance
Software Assurance is included in the Enterprise Agreement and provides a comprehensive range of benefits to help organizations plan, deploy, and use the latest Microsoft software and services. Benefits that help customers extend the value of their Microsoft investments include:
Rights to new software releases during the term of the agreement at no additional cost.
Access to unique technologies.
Planning Services to enable efficient deployments.
In-person and online training for IT pros and end users.
24×7 problem resolution support
Flexible payment options
More and more Enterprise Agreement customers are choosing Microsoft Payment Solutions to help create a flexible payment structure for their complete range of technology needs, including software, services, partner products, and hardware. Flexible payment options include Deferred Payments, Ramped Payments, and Equal Monthly or Quarterly Payments.