New - Microsoft Select Plus Licence Scheme

Microsoft has developed a new volume licensing programme for organisations with 250 or more desktop PCs

Available from 1 October 2008, Select Plus is a transactional volume licensing programme offering the advantages of a non-expiring agreement, the flexibility to acquire licences as needed and the option to include Microsoft Software Assurance for Volume Licensing, the comprehensive maintenance programme from Microsoft.

This flexible licensing programme enables customers to automatically realise price advantages for volume purchasing across the entire organisation at corporate and affiliate locations. It can also track both the contract and ordering processes under a single customer ID, making it easier to manage software licences.

"Select Plus is a tailored response to customer feedback for greater flexibility and enhanced manageability in purchasing," said Joe Matz, Corporate Vice President for Worldwide Licensing and Pricing at Microsoft. "We depend greatly on our customers' input to gain a deep understanding of the features and benefits they're looking for. We want to enable an optimal purchasing experience, not to mention simplify the ongoing management of their software licences so they get the most value out of their investment."