OEM System Builder Licensing

Customer satisfaction and trust are key factors in the success of your system builder business. Supplying computer systems with legal software distinguishes you from dishonest competitors. Pre-installing genuine Microsoft software on new computer systems can also reduce costly support calls and technical problems that may result from counterfeit software.

Full Packaged Product Licensing

The term full packaged product (FPP) refers to boxed, licensed software sold through distributors to resellers. Customers generally acquire FPPs through local retail stores and software retailers. Typically, each FPP includes one license, along with media and documentation, and is designed to meet low-volume needs. Get the facts about FPP licensing and how it compares to Microsoft Volume Licensing, so you can communicate more effectively with your customers.

Microsoft Open License

Open License is a transactional Microsoft Volume Licensing program that offers two licensing options: Open Business and Open Volume. The Open License program offers savings on the estimated retail price of full-packaged products and is designed for small and midsize organizations with between 5 and 250 desktop PCs. The Open License program provides your customers a flexible, cost-effective way to acquire the latest Microsoft technology to meet their needs and procurement procedures, and the option to include Microsoft Software Assurance for Volume Licensing, the comprehensive maintenance program from Microsoft.

Microsoft Select License

Select License is a transactional Microsoft Volume Licensing program that offers a flexible, affordable way for large or enterprise organizations with 250 or more desktop PCs and mixed software requirements to acquire the latest Microsoft technology on a pay-as-they-go basis. The Select License program includes the option to add Microsoft Software Assurance for Volume Licensing, the comprehensive maintenance program from Microsoft that also offers the ability to spread payments.

Microsoft Enterprise Agreement

Enterprise Agreement is a comprehensive Microsoft Volume Licensing program designed for large and enterprise organizations with 250 or more desktop PCs that have or want a centralized purchasing department and are interested in making a strategic decision to standardize on the latest Microsoft technology across their enterprises. With the Enterprise Agreement program, you can offer your customers substantial cost savings over standard license pricing, based on a three-year agreement term. Simplified license and budget tracking for more control over IT investment through a single agreement. And better management of software costs through the advantages of Microsoft Software Assurance for Volume Licensing, which is automatically included.