Microsofts new annual subscription service is almost certain makes looking after your school's multiple Microsoft software licences easier than it has ever been and we have to say for most it will also be considerably cheaper !

Microsoft EES or "Enrollment for Education Solutions" is the new alternative to the older Microsoft Schools Agreement for volume licensing. It has many advantages and also adds much easier administration and a considerably reduced Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

The time spent to administer the Microsoft EES licence system is also greatly reduced which we know will be music to the ears of Bursers and Business Managers everywhere ! 

The way it works :

1. You count your staff and not your computers
The Microsoft EES scheme calculates your cost by determineing your Full Time Equivalent (FTE) staff and not the number of computers in the school. The FTE calculation is easily produced by simply determining how many staff you have that work over 200 hours per annum and have access to (i.e. use) computers in your shool, this gives your FTE value. You would not include staff such as caretakers of gardeners (unless they use IT in their work).

2. PC and MAC's are Covered

You can use the Microsoft EES scheme to licence Microsoft Software for MAC and PC Desktops

3. Annual Calculation

You only need to provide the numbers of staff as the FTE value for your Microsoft EES Licence application, you can then declare any additional staff and this will cover you for the next 12 months. If you install a new Computer Suite (from i7 Technologies Ltd of course !)  then you don't need to buy more licences, you only have to pay additional licences if you take on more staff.

3. Downgradeable to Previous Versions

With the Microsoft EES Licence, you get downgrade rights allowing you to use older versions of Miicrosoft Software, this is a great advantage is you have older equipment, or if you want to stage the transfer to newer versions.

4. Software Assurance Included

Microsoft EES Licencing includes Microsoft Software Assurance making sure your school always has access to the latest versions of software if you require them.

5. Teachers - Working from home
MS EES Licences include "Work At Home" rights so that staff can prepare their lessons at home using the same school's Microsoft Office licence.

Exclusions: Students that have a PC or laptop assigned for their exclusive use are not covered by EES and require a seperate (but still low cost) licence for the software on their system. 

There are few reasons NOT to use Microsoft EES Licencing for your school, call us today to discuss your requirements in detail, we can provide you with pricing, fulfill your order and make sure you are fully licenced for the next twelve months.

Call Steve Farmer - 01948 820787 today for details and pricing.