Microsoft Open Value Licensing
The Microsoft Open Value volume licensing program is designed for customers with 5 to 250 computers who want to simplify license tracking, want more control over the upgrade cycle, and want to better manage software costs.
Key benefits of Open Value include:
- Simplified license tracking. For a predictable annual fee, Open Value enables customers to standardize desktop software. Your customers simply count their desktops without worrying about tracking which version of software is installed on each computer. All licenses can be tracked on a single agreement, even for offices in other cities or countries or for licenses acquired with the purchase of new hardware (when adding Software Assurance).
- More controlled upgrade cycle. The upgrade cycle can now be planned with greater certainty, as customers know that management has already approved and budgeted for new versions of licensed software.
- Improved management of software costs. Up-front licensing costs can be minimized by subscribing to software. If your customer prefers to purchase software, they have the option of paying for licenses in three predictable annual payments.
- Open Value. Delivers a predictable annual cost for customers that prefer to purchase software. Open Value with the companywide option enables customers to standardize desktop software and take advantage of additional cost savings.