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How To Buy
Buying a productivity solution shouldn’t be overly complex. That’s why Microsoft Volume Licensing programs give you the benefit of:
  • Flexibility. Deploy multiple products as your business needs shift.
  • Simplicity. Get the rights to multiple technologies with just one agreement.
  • Increased value. Make the most of your budget with a family of innovative, integrated solutions.
Make it easier and more affordable to run software on multiple computers and simplify the procurement process within a single purchasing organization. To figure out which Volume Licensing program is right for your business, consider the following:
  • The size and type of your organization
  • The products you want to license
  • The way that you want to use the products you license
Find out which of the following four Volume Licensing options is the best fit for your business.
1. Software Assurance
  • Shift from buying good products to investing in Microsoft’s best solutions.
  • Receive ongoing access to the latest software versions and help with deployment and use.
2. Enterprise Agreement
  • Transition from covering some of your PCs on a hardware refresh schedule to keeping all of your PCs current on an ongoing basis.
  • Benefit from a substantial discount and dramatically simplify licensing.
3. The Core CAL Suite/Professional Desktop Platform
  • Go from individual product licensing to a complete solution at a substantial discount.
  • Deliver the essential capabilities that every user needs.
4. The Enterprise CAL Suite/Enterprise Desktop Platform
  • Save up to 50% over buying individual CALs and services and get the best pricing on Microsoft Office Professional Plus and Windows Enterprise.
  • Get everything you need to deliver the future of productivity today.