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Promotions! Promotions! Everywhere! And, it’s all coming from Microsoft

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Most companies across the globe are suffering during the financial crisis, grasping on to their customers for dear life. With revenues down and companies holding onto any reserve finances they have, Microsoft has implemented a discount program for its larger customers – offering a 25 percent discount on its Enterprise Agreement (EA) volume licensing contracts. If you are an EA customer, you have until July 3rd to claim the discount on licensing and software assurance. Products affected are as follows: […]

Microsoft Volume Licensing: Size Does Matter

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Microsoft Volume Licensing models address organizations in two main categories based on size: organizations with more than 5 but less than 250 computers and organizations with more than 250 computers. If your company is part of the SMB (small to mid-size business), defined as having less than 250 computers, The MS Open programs offer volume discounts, with little upfront costs. There are two options for Open programs: Open Value and Open License. Open Value offers software assurance, simplified license management […]

Select Plus is officially here!

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It seems like forever – but in late August we blogged about Microsoft’s new volume licensing plan – Select Plus and..drum roll please…its finally here! Beginning today, enterprises can take advantage of the new licensing plan which does not require organizations to estimate in advance how many licenses they will need each year – which can be a big advantage for companies that are contionually changing. Select Plus also gives customers the option of buying Software Assurance but requires a […]

Quick Byte: Microsoft Licensing Tip #3

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Cold Backup for Disaster Recovery will expire if you let your Software Assurance expire on your servers.  This means that you’re required to purchase server licenses to replace the ones you initially received through your software assurance rights if you want to continue to use you Microsoft Server and Server CAL products. The information can be found in Microsoft’s Product Use Rights Document within the Volume Licensing section.’

Microsoft Enterprise Agreements

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Enterprise Subscription Agreements are typically for businesses with a need to standardize their Microsoft software and with a minimum of 250 PCs. What are the benefits? Some of the benefits include: savings for a 3-year agreement and included software assurance. The drawbacks? Software available is limited to: Office Professional Plus, Office Enterprise, Windows Vista Business Upgrade, Core Client Access License, and Enterprise CAL Suite, which includes the Core CAL plus seven additional CALs: Office SharePoint Enterprise CAL, Office Communications Server […]

A rare look inside an Oracle software licensing negotiation

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A European bank (not named) negotiated its Oracle software licensing.  According to Forrester, the bank approached Oracle with best practice in “how to negotiate” with the multimillion-dollar Oracle database vendor.  Typically, Oracle licensing and maintenance contracts are complex and can be costly.   One of the main issues: Oracle and many software companies typically include clauses in their software license agreement to remove any liability from any negative business-related events related to the software.  The financial institution needed more assurance.  CIO […]

Week in Review (Around the World): The world of software licensing and compliance

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In the News This Week ·         Asia Times Online: Microsoft plays cool after DVD blow Chairman Bill Gates stated that the concept should prevent learning barriers for students which would include high software licensing fees. ·         BusinessWeek: The Secrets of Microsoft’s Sync Adding to the cost are the licensing fees for Microsoft’s software, and the voice-recognition technology from software maker Nuance Communications (NUAN). Between hardware and software-licensing costs, and assuming the markup of three to four times cost typical to […]