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What is a software licence? In most cases, one software licence gives you the right to use one Microsoft product on one computer.

Volume Licensing

Buying more than 250 software licences for a volume discount

If you are buying software for more than 250 PCs you can take advantage of a Select or Enterprise Volume Licensing agreement. These agreements allow you to buy and use your software in a flexible way, as well as making potential cost savings.

Volume Licensing agreements are bought through a Microsoft partner. Choosing to buy through a Microsoft partner who has the Licensing Solutions competency will ensure you get the high level licensing expertise you need to make sound buying decisions.

You can search for a list of suitable licensing partners here >

Key benefits:

  • Significant cost savings
  • Online storage of all important licence information
  • Install software centrally from a server, instead of adding it manually to each computer
  • Additional licences added during the term of your agreement benefit from the same discount

Software Assurance

Software Assurance comes as standard with some volume licensing agreements* and enables you to:

  • Upgrade for free to new versions of software within the term of your Software Assurance
  • Benefit from vouchers for software training with Microsoft partners, plus an extensive e-learning library
  • Use licensed software applications at home
  • Enjoy technical support guaranteed by your licensing agreement

Learn more about Software Assurance for businesses with
more than 250 PCs >

You can choose the Volume Licensing package that suits your business' needs:

Licensing package

Right for you if...

Details

Select Agreement

You have more than 250 PCs with mixed software requirements and are looking for a flexible option

  • Pay-as-you-go purchasing

Enterprise Agreement

You have more than 250 PCs and want to license all of your desktops for a three-year period

  • Simplified licence management
  • Access to the latest software versions

* Software Assurance not included as standard with the Open or Select Volume Licensing agreements.

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