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Earlier this year Nexus informed you about a forthcoming Microsoft licence price alignment that would affect UK customers. Microsoft have now announced the percentage increases that come into effect on 1st July 2012!
At Nexus we have the expertise to help you determine how the price increases outlined below could affect your organisation's Microsoft software licence agreement purchasing strategy.
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Agreement Type |
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Increase |
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Open |
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7.5% |
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Open Value (Non Company, Company & Subscription) |
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33.5% |
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Government Open Value Subscription |
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33.5% |
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Select |
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24% |
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Enterprise Agreement |
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25% |
Our qualified licensing specialists will help you review your Microsoft licence agreement(s) and renewal anniversary dates, then we will explain the impact that the price alignment could have on your IT budget.
Microsoft are taking this action to establish and maintain price consistency for their volume licensing programs across Europe. UK customers with Microsoft Enterprise, Select and Open licence agreements should consider reviewing their licensing agreements with an accredited partner before the July 2012 deadline.
Contact us if you would like to find out more about the price alignment or discuss your Microsoft licensing.
- Exact % changes are still subject to exchange rate fluctuation between now and final price list preview publication, 30 days prior to July 1st
- Microsoft has announced a commitment to an on-going policy applied to maintain alignment across all 5 non-Euro EU/EFTA currencies
- In relation to this announcement, Academic, OEM and FPP prices are not subject to change. As with all of the price lists, there can be variances on a monthly basis based on other factors.
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