Hosted software
You can access software on a hosted basis, also known as Software as a Service (SaaS). With this type of agreement, you pay a subscription to a service provider for the right to use the software.
The types of programs available range from hosted desktop applications, such as Microsoft Windows and the Microsoft Office system, to complex server-based software, such as Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Exchange Server.
Key benefits:
- No need for in-house software management
- Free your people to work on your core business
- One point of contact for all software issues
- Increase efficiency by using software management specialists
 |
 |
||
|
How to buy — hosted software |
|||
Number of licences most appropriate for |
Any number |
||
Microsoft products that can be licensed |
Servers and desktop software |
||
Rent or buy licences |
Rent |
||
Discount on retail price of boxed software |
Yes |
||
Additional discounts available for upgrading all software companywide |
No |
||
 |
 |
||
