Microsoft Enterprise Agreement eases desktop license management and
offers great discounts, but it's not best for every company and
requires careful analysis.
Sections in the Evaluating Microsoft Enterprise Agreements Report:
Executive Summary
Microsoft offers a half-dozen major volume licensing plans aimed at different customer sizes and requirements.
EA Basics
EAs offer discounts of about 40% to 60% off retail prices, and discounts are based on the number of desktop and portable computers in the customer's organization.
EA Products
An EA is primarily designed to license a limited set of software.
Considering a New EA
Companies may purchase an EA for several reasons, but the program is not the best fit for every customer.
Main EA Benefits
A discussion of most compelling benefits corporate customers can expect from an Enterprise Agreement.
Is an EA the Right Fit?
A company's structure and IT requirements can affect the value that a company gets out of an EA.
Reading the Microsoft Roadmap
The inclusion of SA in an EA raises software prices substantially, but may not deliver corresponding benefits.
Renewing an EA
Most of the issues that arise in new agreements will also factor into renewal decisions, but pricing is different.
Resources
Pointers to additional information about Microsoft EA licensing options and rules.
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