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In Depth Look: Microsoft User CAL Price Changes
December 3, 2012 | Kyle FordrungAs many of you know, Microsoft recently announced some big changes to their pricing model for the Open Licensing Program – specifically, that User CAL prices have now increased by 15% as of December 1st, 2012. Read More
Microsoft Announces Drastic Price Changes
November 1, 2012 | Kyle FordrungMicrosoft has recently announced that pricing for all Microsoft Open License User CALs will increase by 15%. This comes as a shock to many IT professionals, because in the past, Microsoft has generally offered both User and Device CALs at roughly the same price.
This price change doesn’t go into effect until December 1st, however, so there is still time! Act now, and save on Microsoft User CALs while you still can. Read More
Microsoft SQL 2012 Core Licensing Explained
June 5, 2012 | Kyle FordrungWith the release of Microsoft SQL Server 2012, the licensing model for this software has been changed considerably for the sake of simplicity, as well as accomodation of the various features and price-points of the various editions. Read More
Microsoft Open Licensing Guides
December 4, 2011 | Mason HymasSoftware licensing can get confusing, which is why we compiled these Microsoft licensing guides to help you better understand the different programs and terms. SoftwareMedia offers Microsoft licenses through any of the following programs. Read More