Phillips IT are a Microsoft Hosting provider, meaning we can offer you Microsoft software under the Microsoft Service Provider License Agreement (SPLA)
What is SPLA?
SPLA is a way for you to obtain licensing for Microsoft software without the upfront costs. Each month you pay for the software licenses used in that month - allowing you the ultimate flexibility. The monthly fee is for the current version of the software, so you no longer need to budget for software upgrades.
Benefits of SPLA Licensing:
- Pay as you go model eradicates the need for up-front software investments and allows you to scale up and down as required
- All software upgrades are free
- Licenses are offered on a per processor model regardless of number of servers or users
- Subscriber Access Licenses are available on a per user basis where appropriate
- You can add and subtract users as required
- Easy license management
- Affordable monthly payments
Benefits of SPLA through Phillips IT:
- Phillips IT facilitates the entire agreement between you and Microsoft
- Phillips IT manages all monthly usage reporting to Microsoft on your behalf
- Phillips IT offers expert advice on all your licensing requirements
What are the costs?
- On average, SPLA licenses for 3 years will equal purchasing a license with Software assurance for 3 years - just paid for monthly not up front!
What are the Microsoft Licensing options?