Select from the partners below to learn about their Software Licensing Programs:     MS Licensing Overview » Open License » Select License » Enterprise Agreement »   Open Business 6.0 Select License 6.0 Enterprise Agreement Type of Program Transactional Contractual Contractual Minimum purchase requirements 5 Licenses 1500 points 250 desktops Minimum reorder requirements 1 License 1 License --- Does this require a signed contract? No Yes Yes Is Forecasting required? No Yes Yes Length of program 2 years 3 years 3 years Is Upgrade protection available? Yes, Software Assurance is available at the time of license acquisition Yes, Software Assurance is available at the time of license acquisition Yes, Microsoft gives you FREE upgrade rights for the full 3-year agreement Is Media included? No No Yes Software Assurance: Software Assurance is an offering available with Microsoft Volume Licensing programs that helps you get the most from your software. With Software Assurance, you can access training and deployment resources that enable employees to work more efficiently than ever. You also acquire tomorrow's technology at today’s prices and have the ability to spread payments annually instead of upfront. Click here for more information on Microsoft Software Assurance. Open License 6.0 highlights: Open License 6.0 contains two licensing solutions: Open Value and Open Business. Open License » Enterprise Agreement 6.0 highlights: Enterprise Agreement 6.0 provides volume licensing benefits for businesses that have at least 250 desktops. Companies who standardize on the Microsoft platform benefit with an Enterprise Agreement because of high-volume price levels and centralized payment planning. Enterprise Agreement » Select License 6.0 highlights: Minimum forecast of 1500 points over three years, you will receive a volume price level for each pool of products selected (Applications, Systems and Servers) based on this forecast. Select License »