Vista Enterprise version will require Software Assurance
Microsoft announced on Thursday that, “Windows Vista Enterprise is available exclusively as a benefit of Software Assurance and is designed to help midsize and larger organizations significantly lower IT costs and improve IT efficiency.”
Software Assurance was introduced five years ago to encourage users to pay an annual fee for Microsoft software and upgrades instead of purchasing specific licenses.
PCWorld reports :
The change was among several updates announced for the licensing program. Taken together, the updates “extend the value” of Software Assurance beyond a typical maintenance offering ~ which encompasses only support and upgrades, according to Microsoft ~ to something that includes access to support, new product versions, and other resources. The new offerings include consulting programs, extended training, around-the-clock phone support, tools for securing and managing older PCs, and new upgrade licensing policies for moving from standard to enterprise editions of its software, the company said.
Since some companies have complained that Software Assurance has added to their costs, it remains to be seen how this tie-in will affect the sales of Windows Vista Enterprise.
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