The Microsoft Enterprise Agreement provides participating government agencies with discounts on Microsoft software and other valuable benefits and services. On This PageCore benefits of the Enterprise AgreementsWith the Enterprise Agreement, you benefit from: | • | Savings on software. Enterprise Agreements provide agencies with volume-based pricing which can reduce the cost of acquiring popular products such as Microsoft Office suites, Microsoft Windows upgrades, and Microsoft Client Access License (CAL) Suites—saving you up to 25 percent on purchases compared to other licensing programs. | | • | Access to the most recent versions of Microsoft products. Standardization simplifies your agency's procurement process, allowing you to reduce the costs associated with acquiring new version releases and providing you with immediate access to the latest technology. | | • | Simplified budgetary planning. The predictable payment structure of the Enterprise Agreement helps you determine your software expenses throughout the term of the agreement. You get amortized payments over a three-year term—with the option to renew with Microsoft Software Assurance only— and a fixed, annual price per desktop for enterprise products based on the initial number of desktops enrolled. | | • | Microsoft Software Assurance benefits. With your Enterprise Agreement, you have access to several highly-valuable Software Assurance benefits. Take advantage of special support resources, deployment tools, training, and more that help you reduce training budgets and increase employee skills and retention. |
Have an Enterprise Agreement? Unlock the full valueIf you are already participating in an Enterprise Agreement, we want to thank you for your investment in Microsoft technology and help you make sure you're getting the most from that investment. Here are two important steps to take: 1. Upgrade to the most current version of your softwareOnce you've licensed a Microsoft product through your Enterprise Agreement, you've also invested in New Version Rights. That means you can upgrade to the latest release of the licensed software, including the Enterprise Platform, which includes Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007, Windows Vista Enterprise operating system, and Microsoft Enterprise Client Access License Suite; or the Professional Platform, which includes Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2007, Windows Vista Enterprise, and Microsoft Core Client Access License Suite. 2. Activate your Software Assurance benefitsIn addition to New Version Rights, the additional Software Assurance benefits included with your Enterprise Agreement add tremendous value to your information technology (IT) investment. You can access benefits such as Home Use Program, Around the clock phone support and Web support, Desktop Deployment Planning Services (DDPS), technical training, and Extended Hotfix Support. Not participating yet? Here's howState, local, and regional governments
Most states have Enterprise Agreements in place that state, local, and regional governments with just 25 desktops or more can participate in. Federal civilian agencies
Most U.S. federal civilian departments and agencies can take advantage of existing Enterprise Agreements. Department of Defense
The U.S. Department of Defense has specific software procurement procedures in place for accessing the pricing and benefits of Microsoft Volume Licensing programs, including the Enterprise Agreement.
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