Are you ready for a Microsoft licensing audit? Do you have an inventory system of how many machines have a certain software package that has been copied too many times without the proper licensing attached? Fines and penalties can make non-adherence a financial nightmare for those who choose to ignore the rules. The question is not, if you will have an audit, but when. TimbukTech can review all your devices and prepare a report outlining your compliance to date and move you toward reconciliation. Microsoft tends to look favorably on those who realize they have a problem and are working on rectification versus those who simply do not care.
Open licensing can be a great resource because it saves you money and offers the ability for software to be used for a certain number of users or machines, providing flexibility versus the off-the-shelf or OEM (original equipment manufacturer) versions. Open licensing is generally available for larger institutions such as government/healthcare/education and some non-profits. Volume licensing for commercial enterprises also offers the same flexibility with discounted pricing offering uniformity in platforms across your company along with the adaptability of a three-year support agreement.
Office 365 is a good example of the flexibility afforded in choosing the components of an employee workload and the software needed to do their job. Office 365 is customizable and provides support and tools available to assist the user in task completion. It also comes with the latest live updates and formatting changes that keep your team viable with modern equipment and resources. Windows is also available as a per user SAAS (software as a service) that will keep you in compliance.
The days of buying one software license and sharing it around the office are over. Microsoft is making it easier and more affordable everyday to have access to their product offering and services. Get on board and get your licensing ducks-in-a-row! We can help!