Volume Licensing Advantage
What Proper Software Licensing Can Do For Your Business
Have you ever purchased a laptop or a workstation for an employee only to find out that the version of the operating system that was included with the machine was not compatible with your environment? Have you ever purchased multiple copies of a particular application and thought, “Why did I just pay so much money for multiple copies of the same software just because I need a license for every running copy?”
These are just two questions that might arise in the complex world of software licensing. Licensing can be confusing and costly, especially if you are not aware of options available and the requirements of your environment. TCS can help reduce confusion and save you money.
TCS Vision can work with you to help you get more out of your IT budget by looking your environment and providing solutions that reduce ongoing costs. For example, Microsoft’s Open Business & Value, Adobe Volume licensing, and various other volume licensing programs can provide lower up-front purchase costs and simplified budgeting options. In addition, these various programs offer upgrade protection so you can offset the cost of upgrading your software while keeping up-to-date.
Very often, purchasing software on a volume basis will save your business money as compared to purchasing individual or OEM licensing. By working with a software licensing partner like TCS Vision, you will objectively and accurately define the actual cost of your workstations, servers, and software suites, saving you potentially expensive upgrade fees later. Save hundreds, possibly thousands, of dollars per year by leveraging TCS Vision volume licensing services.
“Once small-business owners really come to understand what volume licensing is, it just makes all the sense in the world”
Eric Ligman, business development manager for Microsoft’s small-business segment, had this to say about volume licensing. However, in order to better understand how your company can benefit from volume licensing you need to understand what volume licensing is. In summary, volume licensing is like getting a discount for buying larger quantities without need to purchase large quantities.
Consider the following example:
You want to purchase standalone copies of Microsoft Office for one or two computers. Perhaps you think that, in the future, you may need additional copies (for more computers) but aren’t sure. A single copy of the retail version of Microsoft Office may cost upward of $500US. By opting for Microsoft’s Open License Program, you can reduce your inital cost by as much as 40% and protect your future investment by enrolling in their Software Assurance (SA) program. Along With the Microsoft Open License Program, you receive add-ons for these programs that would otherwise cost you money and the upgrade costs are significantly less expensive, saving you money up-front and simplifying your IT budget.
Another advantage of volume licensing is the way in which licenses are stored. When you go to any retail outlet and buy an application the license is usually the product key located somewhere on the packaging or on a piece of paper included with the application. This can be lost and if it is, you are no longer eligible to receive product updates and upgrades. By leveraging volume licensing, all of your software licenses are stored electronically, eliminating the need to store them onsite. Volume licensing programs also generally eliminate the need to maintain a “one to one” relationship between the software and the machine on which it is installed (no software activation), greatly reducing administration complexity and saving you time and money.
There are clearly many good reasons for your business to consider volume licensing. Let us help you evaluate your current licensing situation, needs, and identify how you could benefit from a licensing program. Contact TCS Vision for a licensing review today.
