2. P . 02 MICROSOFT ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION PROGRAM
In the past decade, the world we live in has been transformed by the
Web. At the same time, how we use our PCs and mobile devices has
become increasingly sophisticated, with on-demand information at our
fingertips at all times. This radical shift in how we use technology led to
the concept of in-the-cloud computing in which people have rapid,
online access to software and services.
Cloud computing is also changing how we think about Microsoft Online Services is a set of services that can
software. Traditionally, software has been installed, help you incorporate Software-plus-Services in your
used, managed, and supported locally. But with cloud business. As your IT strategy evolves to include the many
computing, it is clear that using hosted software can benefits of in-the-cloud computing, Microsoft can help
provide some real benefits to organizations. you extend the capabilities and functionality of your
existing technology investments.
MicrosoftÂź is committed to combining the best aspects
of cloud-based services with the best aspects of Starting in April 2009, you can now subscribe to licenses
software. We call this approach Software-plus-Services, for the new Microsoft Business Productivity Online
and it is the next logical step in computing evolution Standard Suite (BPOS-S). This offer gives you access to
that helps organizations manage IT costs and drive the most commonly used hosted services: Microsoft
business results that combine the value of software and Exchange Online, Microsoft SharePointÂź Online,
services on-premise, hosted, or partner-hosted. Across Microsoft Communications Server Online, and Microsoft
the industry, Software-plus-Services is ever-present as Office Live Meetingâat affordable pricing. For more
a strategy for business success. It is a shift toward information, visit www.microsoft.com/online.
designing IT infrastructure that works the way people
do: online, on-demand, and on the go.
Software + Services When you combine the ever-growing power of devices and the
increasing ubiquity of the Web, you come up with a sum that is
greater than its parts. Software-plus-Services is that greater sum.
3. P . 03 MICROSOFT ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION PROGRAM
Introducing the Microsoft Online Subscription Program
MOSP is very flexible and is ideal for any type of organization that wants to add online services to its portfolio.
Its many benefits include the following:
Try before you buy License only the service you need
With MOSP, 20 users can try out the service Pay online with a credit card or purchase order.
for 30 days. With a low minimum purchase of five licenses,
you can acquire the licenses you needâand then
add more if you need them later on.
Predictable costs Low up-front investment
Pay as you go licensing is guaranteed for each 12- Because Microsoft manages the IT infrastructure,
month subscription term, and suites start as low as you can quickly deploy the service you need.
$15 per user per month with monthly billing options. As a result, you can reallocate internal IT
resources to other project priorities.
Access to most current product versions Simplified license management
Online Services are hosted by Microsoft and You can easily manage subscriptions and
delivered from the cloud, so you benefit from configure all Online Services in one place.
always using the most current version.
Work with a qualified partner
Microsoft Quickstart channel partners help to
configure and deploy a solution that best meets
your business needs.
It all adds up to a commitment from Microsoft to deliver ever more
compelling opportunities and solutions to consumer and business
customersâand to our partners.