Big Easy is back! Receive Partner Subsidy dollars when you buy or renew your existing eligible open software agreement.
Ready to upgrade your software? Your timing is perfect!
With Big Easy, when you buy or renew your existing licenses via eligible Open License programs before March 31, 2012, you'll receive 15% off Microsoft's Estimated Retail Price in Partner Subsidy dollars and 20% when you buy licenses from two or more eligible product groups.
*Microsoft Estimate Retail Price in Partner Subsidy dollars
Qualifying Products:
- Microsoft Office 2010
- Microsoft Exchange 2010
- Windows Server 2008 R2
- Small Business Server 2011
- Microsoft Lync 2010
- Microsoft SharePoint 2010
Get current with Office 2010, Exchange 2010 and Windows Sever 2008 R2. This option has advantages well beyond keeping you supported. It offers more flexibility to empower your employees to be more productive, while increasing operational efficiency through improved PC security and management. It also enables your organization to take advantage of the latest technology trends, such as virtualization and the cloud.
End of support for Office 2003, Windows XP and Exchange 2003 means that after April 8, 2014, there will be no new security updates, non-security hotfixes or free paid assisted support options or online technical content updates.
Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2003 SP2 Extended Support will end July 14, 2015. Your particular Small Business Server end of life is based upon its components. Visit this blog by an MVP to learn more.
Continuing to run Windows XP SP4 and Office 2003 in your environment after their end of support may expose your company to potential risks such as:
Security & Compliance Risks: Unsupported and unpatched environments are vulnerable to security threats. This may result in an officially recognized control failure by an internal or external audit body, leading to suspension of certifications, and/or public notification of the organization's inability to maintain its systems and customer information.
Lack of Independent Software Vendor (ISV) & Hardware Manufacturers Support: A recent industry report from Gartner Research suggests "many independent software vendors (ISVs) are unlikely to support new versions of applications on Windows XP in 2011; in 2012, it will become common." And it may stifle access to hardware innovation; Gartner Research further notes that in 2012, most PC hardware manufacturers will stop supporting Windows XP on the majority of their new PC models.
Microsoft Communication and Collaboration solutions can help you:
Enhance Productivity and Mobility – Solve business challenges and get more done while you're away from the office or on the road. Get access to e-mail, contacts, calendar and business information anytime from your PC, remotely via the Web or from your mobile phone.
Improve Teamwork and Collaboration – Share ideas and information, and collaborate on group projects more effectively. Access documents and conduct meetings online from a security-enhanced and centralized location using Lync, an online conferencing subscription service that connects audiences for meetings, training and events.
Simplify IT Security and Reliability – Get professional management, scheduled data backups, best-in-class data centers, financially backed service level agreements, and 24/7 IT support when you subscribe to a Microsoft or partner-hosted service.
