Maximising the value of your licencesSoftware Assurance is a suite of over 25 benefits you can buy as an add-on to your Microsoft software. But do you need it? As with any purchase, that decision will be driven by business need and your priorities. The main reason you should consider buying Software Assurance is because it helps your business gets the most from your software investment. Our Software Assurance suite has been expanded and improved over the past few years; if you think it’s all about the nuts and bolts of support and maintenance, then think again. It gives you benefits which go way beyond your IT infrastructure.  | Your no-nonsense guide to Software Assurance benefits. |
|  | Your no-nonsense guide to Software Assurance benefits. |
|  | Your no-nonsense guide to Software Assurance benefits. |
|  | Your no-nonsense guide to Software Assurance benefits. |
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Wider business value Many people equate Software Assurance solely with free upgrades. But there’s so much more on offer. You get a whole raft of benefits that punch above their weight in terms of the extra investment you make. And most importantly, these benefits help you solve real business problems in the real world: | • | Save money | | • | Increase productivity | | • | Keep your IT infrastructure running smoothly |
You can improve business processes and deploy your software quickly and easily using your Software Assurance benefits. Round-the-clock support means you keep disruptive downtime to a minimum, and training vouchers ensure your IT staff’s skills are up to date and increase overall productivity. Attracting and retaining the right people is important to any business: keep your workforce happy with the Employee Purchase Programme , E-Learning and the Home Use Programme. Still not convinced? Then find out what impact Software Assurance has had on UK businesses by reading our case studies. So if you already have access to the full suite of benefits, make sure you use them! You can add Software Assurance coverage when you buy Open, Select or Select Plus licences, but there is a cut-off date (usually 30 or 90 days after purchase). You can also buy Software Assurance for some boxed and pre-installed software - be sure to check the details with your partner. |
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Which benefits are you entitled to?
Software Assurance benefits range from new version rights, home-use licences and
24x7 business-critical support to cold back-up server licences and extended hot-fix
support. Discover which benefits you're entitled to. |
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How to buy
Find out how and where to buy Software Assurance coverage - and where you can
go to get your questions answered. |
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