softchoice | microsoft core cal updates briefing
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On March 21, 2011, Microsoft revealed updates to the Core Client Access License (Core CAL) which will increase the price, security and functionality of the popular desktop license suite. Lync Standard and Forefront Endpoint Protection will move to Core CAL as of August 1st, 2011. In this slide deck, we explore exactly what this change will mean to your organization, and dig through: - Details on the price changes - New features of Lync standard and Forefront Endpoint Protection - Why this change is happening, and when? - How to take advantage of Software Assurance and Early Use rights - and much more This webinar is hosted by Luke Black (Softchoice Microsoft Marketing) with special guests from our team of licensing and tech experts. For more on these changes please download our Complete Guide and FAQ: http://ittybitty.bz/corecalguide Or read or Microsoft Navigator blog post for full details: http://ittybitty.bz/corecalblogTRANSCRIPT
Licensing Briefing Microsoft Core CAL UpdateMarch 23rd, 20112:00PM CDT
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Call bridge info:Toll free: +1 (866) 322-9486Participant code: 8512435
Softchoice at a Glance
• US$884 million in revenues (2010)*• #1 MS EA Advisor in North America• 46 local sales offices & 4 call centers• 15,000 Customers
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MICROSOFT CORE CAL UPDATE
March 21st, 2011
Email, Calendar, Address Book
Collaboration, Content Management
IM/Presence, PC-to-PC Voice & Video
Manage Software, Updates, Assets
Server OS and Infrastructure
Antivirus and Antimalware Protection
Desktop Management and SecurityUser Productivity, Collaboration,
Communication
What is changing in Core CAL Suite?The foundation of essential capabilities gets an update with Lync and Forefront products
Updated CAL Suites Product Stack
Updated CAL Suites Product Stack
Lync Std. CAL and Forefront Endpoint Protection shift from ECAL to CCALECAL discount retained for Lync and FEP to avoid ECAL price impact3% effective price increase for Professional Desktop Platform customersChanges effective on August 2011 Microsoft Price ListNo increase until renewal.
Core CAL EA vs. Component CALs on Select PlusEstimated Annual ERP Level A Pricing for L&SA
Pricing does not reflect Platform discounts
Existing Customer Scenarios
Current EA on August 1
1 2Renewing EA after August 1
New Platform EA
3Automatic Return on Software Assurance
Investment
Automatic rights to new components in
August
Never pay the Lync Std. CAL “L”
New pricing for updated suite effective
Lync features support Office Pro
Plus attach
Complete Management +
Security Solution supports Win7 SA
attach
Customer Readiness Doc and FAQ
Please Email:
Luke BlackMicrosoft US Marketing [email protected]
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