Microsoft Open Value Licenses
Microsoft Open Value Software Licensing Program is part of the Microsoft Open License family of software licensing. License & Software Assurance (L&SA) are included in the purchase automatically. The Software Assurance is for a 3 year term with Microsoft Open Value, whereas standard Microsoft Open License Software Assurance is a 2 year upgrade coverage program. Microsoft allows customers to cut payments on the License & Software Assurance over three years. This is called Annuity payments. No interest is charged on the Annuity payments. Media kits are included in the purchase of License & Software Assurance through Microsoft Open Value. Microsoft makes the vast majority of their products available through Microsoft Open Value. Microsoft Open Value is only valid for corporate entities at the moment. Microsoft qualified Charity, Academic and Government agencies do not qualify.