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Software Assurance

Originally a maintenance option, Microsoft Software Assurance (SA) allows access to new software releases as they become available. Further benefits provide training, productivity, support and tools to aid efficient software deployment. 

SA benefits depend upon which licensing scheme is in use. With Microsoft licensed product upgrades now discontinued (except for Windows Pro), Software Assurance can be the most cost-effective way to keep abreast of new releases. ISC can advise on the many benefits and assist you in making the best use of the SA programme. 

We can also help consolidate licensing agreements with different end dates into a single agreement with one renewal date. 

  • New Version Rights ready for your deployment
  • Spread payments: software costs spread over a number of years
  • Home Use programme: employees receive licensed copy of select MS Office desktop programs for home computers
  • Employee Purchase Programme (EPP): gives 30% customer discounts on popular Microsoft productivity & consumer products
  • Microsoft technical training vouchers & e-learning for MS Office users
  • Microsoft telephone & e-mail product support
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