Promotions and Offers: May 2009 Update

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The following may provide a useful update on the key Microsoft promotions currently running:

Until 30 June 2009 you can offer up to 10 per cent discount on selected core Microsoft products bought through Open licensing.

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** Offer does not include Open Value Subscription or Open Licence for Government or Academic. Offer available from Microsoft Authorised Distributors. See www.microsoft.com/uk/partner/power for more details.

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How partners participate in this promotion:

  1. Sell a minimum of 2 qualified server operating systems with services between 15th January 2009 and the 30th June 2009.
  2. Submit the product key and related services invoice for each claim by 31st July 2009 by logging into www.serveroffer.com. You will also need to submit your organisational details and the customer name.
  3. Check the status of your rebate request using your claim number and registered email address.

For customers who have bought PCs in the last six months or are planning to purchase new PCs - attach Software Assurance and receive a 10% discount with Open and Open Value. Software Assurance will enable your customers to move to Windows 7 in the future without incurring additional upgrade licence costs. Plus, customers can take advantage of Windows 7 Enterprise version and gain access to e-Learning courses to help train staff on the new operating system. PCs must have Windows Vista Business or Windows XP Professional as an OEM or FPP licence. Both of these options present a great opportunity for you to sell Microsoft Software Assurance today by attaching this to all business PC and notebook sales (subject to minimum of 5 licences via Microsoft Open Licensing). Full terms and conditions apply (login to the Partner Portal to view). Click here for more details and in addition, download the ‘customer ready’ e-mail shot, which you can customise, plus guidance on how to do this.

  • 5% price promotion on Open License for Government

Running until the end of June there is a new 5% price promotion on Open License for Government. This coincides with the incentive programme that is being run for resellers through authorised distribution partners. So not only is there a great offer for your public sector customers, but there is also the chance to earn something for yourself. For more information email ukpspart@microsoft.com.

  • Open License for Government Distribution Incentive

There is now another great reason to be selling Open License for Government. Not only is the government sector IT budget still growing but you can also claim a personal incentive for each deal that you do. Distribution partners Bell Micro, Computer 2000, Ingram Micro and Westcoast each have an incentive programme running that will reward you for the Open License for Government deals that you do, e.g. cash back / vouchers. For further details partners should speak to your authorised distribution partner directly.

  • Microsoft Business Productivity Online Suite (BPOS) – 50% discount for Microsoft Partners

You can now purchase BPOS for use within their businesses, at a reduced price of £5.02 per user/month. This discounted price is available to Gold, Certified and Registered partners who are enrolled in Microsoft Online Services, Microsoft Action Pack or Empower Programmes. The number of seats available to partners depends on partner type:

    • Registered partners can purchase up to 10 seats
    • Certified partners can purchase up to 25 seats
    • Gold Certified partners can purchase up to 100 seats

To order, visit the Microsoft Online Customer Portal (MOCP) to request a price reduction. You will need to include their Live ID, Partner ID and Order Number.

** Please note that for each of these promotions terms and conditions apply. Further details can be found on the Microsoft Partner Portal website: www.microsoft.com/uk/partner/promotions