Get Ready for Windows 7

If you who have bought PCs in the last 6 months or are planning to purchase new PCs - attach Software Assurance today and receive a 10% discount with Open and Open Value licensing.

In order to attach Software Assurance to new PC’s, the PC must have Windows Vista Business, or Windows XP Professional as an OEM or FPP licence. (The Discount only applies to purchases of between 5 PCs up to a maximum of 125 PCs).

Microsoft has extended the time for you to attach Software Assurance to Windows desktop operating system licences that were acquired with new PCs through an original equipment manufacturer (OEM); the time period has been extended from 90 days to 180 days. You will have rights to Windows 7 upon release for every Windows desktop operating system licence covered by Software Assurance.

Software Maintenance Options:
Microsoft Software Assurance for Volume Licensing provides upgrades, new versions of software and technical support to you. Software Assurance benefits vary with each Volume Licensing programme. In addition, server licences come with benefits that are different from those for desktop licences. With the New Version Rights benefit, you receive rights to new software versions for every licence covered by Software Assurance.

Products Included:
The Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional N, Windows XP Professional Blade PC Edition, Windows Tablet PC Edition, Windows Vista Business and Windows Vista Blade PC Edition operating systems.

Eligibility Requirements:
You must have an OEM licence for Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional N, Windows XP Professional Blade PC Edition, Windows Tablet PC Edition, Windows Vista Business, or Windows Vista Blade PC Edition that was acquired with a new PC after 31 July, 2008, but more than 90 days prior to today's date.

For further details please contact a member of our Microsoft Licensing team – licensing.team@pcwb.com