 Is anyone who purchases Microsoft Windows XP licenses eligible for the rebate?
How do I determine if I am eligible for this offer?
Why would I be interested in purchasing Windows XP Professional under this program?
I already own Windows XP Professional for my organization so why would I be interested in this offer?
Why should I get Software Assurance?
Why should I upgrade to Microsoft Windows XP Professional?
How do I calculate my eligible cash rebate?
Where can I get planning and deployment assistance?
Where can I get planning and implementation assistance?
Can I spread my payments over three years and still get the rebate?
Does this offer apply to EA renewals and true-ups?
How do I redeem my rebate?
How long after December 31, 2004, do I have to submit my rebate request?
Can I apply for the rebate if I purchase new U or U&SA licenses on an existing Select or Enterprise Agreement?
Why isn't this offer available for government, academic, or charity customers?
Why is this offer limited to customers with 1,000 or fewer employees?
If I buy more than 200 licenses, why can't I get a higher rebate?
I purchased a Microsoft Windows XP U&SA agreement within the past 60 days. Why can't I get the rebate?
How do you determine the one rebate per customer stipulation?
Do I determine which purchase receives the rebate, or does Microsoft?
If I make a new EA or Open License Value company-wide desktop platform purchase, am I eligible for the rebate?
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Q. | Is anyone who purchases Microsoft Windows XP licenses eligible for the rebate? |
A. | This offer is valid only for customers purchasing new Windows XP Upgrade (U), Upgrade with Software Assurance (U&SA), or Software Assurance (SA)-only licenses through Open Business, Open License Value, Select, and Enterprise Agreements during the promotional period. This offer is not available for academic, government, or charity licenses. This offer is limited to qualifying organizations with 1,000 employees or fewer. Refer to chart below for specific details. |
Q. | How do I determine if I am eligible for this offer? |
A. | To be eligible for this offer, the following conditions must be met: - Only companies operating as commercial businesses with 1,000 employees or less are eligible. Government, not-for¬-profit or academic organizations are not eligible.
- Purchase new Upgrade (U), Upgrade with Software Assurance (U&SA), and Software Assurance (SA) Windows XP Professional licenses through a Open Business, Open License Value, Select, or EA Agreement during the promotional period.
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Q. | Why would I be interested in purchasing Windows XP Professional under this program? |
A. | Standardizing on Windows XP Professional via Microsoft licensing programs save you time and streamline purchasing and now you can reduce cost as well. Purchase Microsoft Windows XP licenses for Upgrade (U) or Upgrade with Software Assurance (U&SA) by December 31, 2004, and receive up to $21,000 directly from Microsoft. |
Q. | I already own Windows XP Professional for my organization so why would I be interested in this offer? |
A. | Although you are already realizing the great benefits of Windows XP on the desktop, for a limited time, when you renew your Windows volume license agreement (Software Assurance), you can now also earn a rebate of up to $9,700 directly from Microsoft. Plus, if you haven't yet deployed Windows XP this offer can be used to assist in the deployment process. |
Q. | Why should I get Software Assurance? |
A. | With Software Assurance, you're guaranteed access to all future updates to your software throughout the term of your licensing agreement. And now, Software Assurance includes benefits such as e-Learning which uses simulations, demonstrations, and assessment to provide an engaging, effective learning experience for employees who need to upgrade their skills and knowledge. |
Q. | Why should I upgrade to Microsoft Windows XP Professional? |
A. | Microsoft Windows XP Professional can help your organization get and stay more secure, help lower your overall desktop support costs, and help workers become more productive. Policy-based Desktop Management (Intellimirror® technologies) allows computer settings, user settings, user data, and user profiles to follow users around the enterprise, simplifying desktop and user management for IT administrators. |
Q. | How do I calculate my eligible cash rebate? |
A. | The following charts will show your eligible cash rebate, depending on the type of license that was purchased.
For New Volume License Agreements
5 – 9 | $300 | $400 | $450 | $500 | 10 – 19 | $550 | $700 | $900 | $1000 | 20 – 34 | $1100 | $1,400 | $1,800 | $2,100 | 35 – 49 | $2,000 | $2,500 | $3,100 | $3,700 | 50 – 74 | $2,800 | $3,600 | $4,400 | $5,200 | 75 – 99 | $4,200 | $5,400 | $6,600 | $7,800 | 100 – 124 | $5,600 | $7,000 | $9,000 | $10,500 | 125 – 149 | $7,000 | $9,000 | $11,000 | $13,000 | 150 – 199 | $8,500 | $11,000 | $13,000 | $16,000 | 200+ | $11,000 | $14,500 | $18,000 | $21,000 |
For Renewal Volume License Agreements
5 – 9 | $100 | $200 | $250 | 10 – 19 | $150 | $350 | $500 | 20 – 34 | $300 | $650 | $1000 | 35 – 49 | $600 | $1100 | $1,700 | 50 – 74 | $800 | $1,600 | $2,400 | 75 – 99 | $1,200 | $2,400 | $3,600 | 100 – 124 | $1,600 | $3,300 | $4,900 | 125 – 149 | $2,000 | $4,100 | $6,100 | 150 – 199 | $2,500 | $4,900 | $7,300 | 200+ | $3,300 | $6,500 | $9,700 |
Note: The rebate amount is dependent on the volume of new Upgrade or Upgrade with Software Assurance licenses or renewal Software Assurance purchases. Purchases in excess of 200 licenses are eligible to receive the same rebate, but are capped at the maximum rebate (all purchases are tied to the top parent ID; multiple purchases may be combined to increase the total rebate, up to a maximum combined rebate level of 200 seats during the offer period). |
Q. | Where can I get planning and deployment assistance? |
A. | Microsoft makes a wide variety of tools, resources and information available to our customers to help deploy Windows XP. Please visit www.microsoft.ca/deployment to access the most current resources. |
Q. | Where can I get planning and implementation assistance? |
A. | You can use your rebate through the Microsoft Partner of your choice. For assistance in locating a reseller, simply call 1-877-568-2495 and select option #2 for the Microsoft Resource Centre (8 a.m. – 8 p.m. EST, Monday to Friday). |
Q. | Can I spread my payments over three years and still get the rebate? |
A. | Yes, the first year must be fully paid to be eligible for the rebate. I don't think this is clear. The entire rebate amount will be paid in the first year of the agreement. |
Q. | Does this offer apply to EA renewals and true-ups? |
A. | The rebate does apply to renewals, but not to true-ups. This rebate does not apply to ESLs. |
Q. | How do I redeem my rebate? |
A. | Please visit www.microsoft.ca/windowsxp/rebate and follow the links to redeem. |
Q. | How long after December 31, 2004, do I have to submit my rebate request? |
A. | Customers have until January 31, 2005, to submit rebate requests. Requests received after January 31, 2005, will not be accepted and will be ineligible for the rebate. |
Q. | Can I apply for the rebate if I purchase new U or U&SA licenses on an existing Select or Enterprise Agreement? |
A. | Yes, however the rebate schedule is slightly modified. |
Q. | Why isn't this offer available for government, academic, or charity customers? |
A. | This offer is intended for customers who are new or renewal volume license purchasers of commercial agreements. Other marketing programs may exist for Government, Academic and Charity customers. Contact your account manager. |
Q. | Why is this offer limited to customers with 1,000 or fewer employees? |
A. | Microsoft makes a variety of different marketing programs available to our customers from time-to-time. This specific promotion is designed to offer increased business value for standardizing on Windows XP to Mid-Market customers. Offering this promotion to our Mid-Market customers ensures the best value proposition while allowing the broadest range of organizations to take advantage of the offer. |
Q. | If I buy more than 200 licenses, why can't I get a higher rebate? |
A. | To ensure a fair distribution of rebate incentives, we had to cap the rebate offering to allow the broadest range of organizations to take advantage of the offer. We believe the rebate incentive as designed will go far to help organizations with their deployment needs. |
Q. | I purchased a Microsoft Windows XP U&SA agreement within the past 60 days. Why can't I get the rebate? |
A. | Microsoft makes a variety of different marketing programs available to our customers from time-to-time. In order to ensure a fair opportunity for all interested and eligible customers to participate in this program, and to protect the integrity of our marketing programs, we must strictly enforce the offer period provisions. |
Q. | How do you determine the one rebate per customer stipulation? |
A. | Microsoft will pay one rebate to each unique legal business entity that is covered by either a Select or Enterprise Agreement enrollment or by an Open License Value Agreement as indicated on the rebate form. For greater certainty, all licenses must appear in one invoice. |
Q. | Do I determine which purchase receives the rebate, or does Microsoft? |
A. | The customer determines which purchase(s) receive the rebate by redeeming the rebate at the www.microsoft.ca/windowsxp/rebate web site. |
Q. | If I make a new EA or Open License Value company-wide desktop platform purchase, am I eligible for the rebate? |
A. | Yes. New EA or Open License Value Company-wide desktop platform purchases are eligible for the rebate according to the rebate schedule. |