Microsoft Open Licensing Comparison Chart
Microsoft Open License is a Volume Licensing program for small to mid-sized organizations that have fewer than 250 desktop PCs. The program provides a simple, flexible, and cost-effective way to buy the latest Microsoft technology to meet your organization's needs and procurement procedures.
Microsoft Volume Licensing Comparison Chart Guide
Microsoft Licensing Comparison Chart for Small Businesses
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Microsoft Open License |
Microsoft Open Value |
| Customer Profile |
One-time transaction process with the flexibility of acquiring licenses from a broad reseller channel; available for corporate, academic, charity, and government customers |
Simpler license management, upgrade control, and budget flexibility in addition to the advantages of Microsoft Software Assurance |
| Number of Desktops |
5 or More |
5 or More |
| Products Included |
All commercially available Microsoft products on the product list |
All commercially available Microsoft License and Software Assurance (L&SA) products on the product list |
| Terms |
Ability to purchase under the same authorization number for two years |
Three years with three-year renewal |
| Contract Required |
No |
No |
| Basis for program |
Open Business: Users
Open Volume: Points |
Users |
| Forecasting |
No |
Yes |
| Number of Discount Levels |
Open Business: Requires only five licenses to enter program.
Open Volume: Each product offering (License, Software Assurance, and L&SA) is assigned specific point values to determine price levels. Points are calculated based on three product pools, with a minimum entry acquisition level of 500 points1 in each chosen pool. |
Minimum of five L&SA |
| Minimum Purchase |
Open Business: 5 Users
Open Volume: 500 Points |
5 User |
| Minimum Reorder |
Open Business: 1 User
Open Volume: 1 Point |
1 User |
| Upgrade Protection |
Sold Separately |
Sold Separately |
| Downgrade Rights |
Yes |
Yes |
| Media |
Media must be acquired separately. |
Microsoft provides media for the initial product order. Additional media can be ordered for a charge. |
| Technical Support |
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| Maintenance |
Software Assurance available at time of license acquisition (L&SA). Software Assurance coverage is for two years or until the end of the term of Open License authorization number, whichever comes first. |
Each L&SA counts as one order toward initial minimum of five L&SA. Subsequent orders can be as small as one L&SA. Renewal of Software Assurance coverage acquired through any Microsoft Volume Licensing program also qualifies for participation in Open Value. |
| Payment Options |
Up-front payment only |
Payments spread annually or up front |
1150 points for Level B and 500 points for Level C required in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
To Place an Order or for More Information,
CONTACT: Your Account Manager or Zones Licensing Business Desk 800.418.9663 or email at software.licensing@zones.com
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