Select Plus for Government
Licensing guidance
Contents
Select Plus for Government overview and benefits ............................................................................................2
Select Plus for Government features ........................................................................................................................3
Software Assurance with Select Plus for Government .......................................................................................4
Select Plus for Government agreement structure ...............................................................................................5
Licensing scenarios with Select Plus for Government........................................................................................7
How to get started...........................................................................................................................................................8
Select Plus for Government pricing...........................................................................................................................8
How to qualify for Select Plus for Government ................................................................................................. 10
Additional resources .................................................................................................................................................... 11
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Microsoft Select Plus licensing guidance
Microsoft volume licensing for government organizations
For government customers who license software in quantity and manage software across multiple devices, Microsoft volume licensing agreements may provide the most cost-effective way to acquire licenses and online services. Microsoft offers several Volume Licensing agreements for eligible government organizations, including the Enterprise Agreement, Select
Plus agreement, Microsoft Products and Services Agreement, Open License agreement, and
Open Value agreement.
Note: Availability may vary by region.
Select Plus for Government overview and benefits
When it comes to licensing software and getting the most value from software investments,
customers have asked for a Microsoft volume licensing solution that offers more flexibility,
better asset management, and a way to balance growing technology needs with predictable costs. Select Plus for Government is for midsize and large government customers that want to acquire their software licenses and services at any affiliate level such as an agency or department while realizing advantages as one organization.
Helping your organization get the most value from your software investment, Select Plus for
Government benefits include:
Accessible, flexible purchasing
" Select Plus for Government uses a single, organization-wide agreement that supports both centralized and decentralized purchasing of licensed products on an as-needed basis. The agreement never expires and allows for consistent, predictable pricing that simplifies budgeting for short- and long-term projects.
Better manageability
" With Select Plus for Government, you'll have far fewer agreements to track and manage.
Because all affiliate purchases are tied to their own unique customer IDs, you'll have a clear view of your entire license and software asset portfolio either in a comprehensive report containing all affiliates or an individual report with the ability to drill down into a specific affiliate. Self- service tools also make it easier for you to register and access all the information you need about your agreement. In addition, there is no need to renegotiate and renew agreements every three years with Select Plus for Government.
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