Evaluate Microsoft Open Value Licensing and other Volume Licensing programs

Choosing the right licensing agreements for your organization gives you more than the right to use the software you need. It also helps you manage your software assets more easily and effectively. And that can help you save time, money, and effort.

Microsoft Volume Licensing programs fit the needs of all types of organizations. They offer financial savings, ease of deployment, flexible acquisition, and numerous payment options. In addition, Volume Licensing customers have the opportunity to get Microsoft Software Assurance coverage for even more benefits.

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Volume Licensing programs

Microsoft Open Value Licensing

For most midsize businesses, Microsoft Open Value is the optimal Volume Licensing program. Designed specifically for companies with 5 to 250 desktops, the Microsoft Open Value Licensing program can be the best choice for organizations that want to simplify license management, have more control over their information technology (IT) investment, and better manage their software costs. With Open Value, you can acquire the latest Microsoft applications, operating systems, and servers, along with training, support, and other benefits—all under one agreement.

Learn more about the benefits of Open Value licensing and the different options available.

Enterprise Agreement

If your company has 250 or more desktops, an Enterprise Agreement may be the best Volume Licensing program for you. An Enterprise Agreement can help your business standardize IT across your company, simplifies license management, and can provide maintenance benefits to help ensure that your company maintains a competitive advantage.

Find out how an Enterprise Agreement can help you.

Select License

The Select License agreement is designed for corporate, government, and academic organizations that have 250 or more desktop PCs and mixed product and purchasing requirements. With a Select License, your organization will get a volume price level for each pool of products selected based on a three-year software forecast.

Find out more about the benefits of a Select License.

Determine which Volume Licensing program is right for you

If you're not sure which type of Volume License agreement you need, use these tools and other resources to help you navigate through the Volume Licensing options available.

Access tools to help you choose the program that is right for your business.


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Related Links

Microsoft Volume Licensing glossary

Microsoft Open Value Licensing

Microsoft Volume Licensing site

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