What is Software Assurance (SA)?
SA is similar to a maintenance program for your license. It is an fee that you can opt to purchase in addition to the license fee and is valid only for the current UH contract period, ending on 11/30/2008. If any new versions is released during this time period, you are entitled to this version of the license automatically (SA does not cover CDs/DVDs). SA is prorated on an annual basis; prices change at the beginning of every December. If you are participating in SA, before the end of the contract, you will have the option of purchasing SA for the next 3 years to continue coverage of your license(s) or you can terminate your SA. If you would like to request pricing or inquire whether SA is recommended for your purchase, please call the Site License Administrator at (808) 956-5783.
A. Software Assurance (SA) is a way for volume licensing customers to keep current with the latest, most innovative Microsoft products. Under the SA program, customers acquire the right to install any new release of a product covered in the agreement during the term of the coverage. Software Assurance also includes more benefits for the same price, including problem resolution support during business hours for covered server products, access to Managed Newsgroups and Online Concierge Chat, and Microsoft’s self-paced training courses.
A. SA is a way for volume licensing customers to keep current with the latest, most innovative Microsoft products. Under the SA program, customers acquire the right to install any new release of a product covered in the agreement during the term of the coverage. SA now also includes more benefits for the same price, including problem resolution support during business hours for covered server products, access to Managed Newsgroups and Online Concierge Chat, and Microsoft’s self-paced training courses.
Microsoft Software Assurance is a comprehensive maintenance offering that helps you get the most out of your software investment. Effectively SA allows you to “upgrade” to the latest software version throughout the length of the agreement. It combines the latest software with phone support available 24 hours a day, partner services, training, and IT tools that help customers deploy, manage, and migrate software. Software Assurance benefits increase worker productivity, accelerate organisational performance, and more rapidly realise a return on software investment.
