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Microsoft Licensing

Microsoft Licensing. Know your options. Eric Rivas Business Development Manager November 9, 2004. Introduction. Microsoft Licensing is complicated, we understand that, and we are trying to simplify it. ?. Overview. From this presentation, you’ll gain an understanding of:

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Microsoft Licensing

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  1. Microsoft Licensing Know your options Eric Rivas Business Development Manager November 9, 2004 RBAP Confidential and Proprietary

  2. Introduction • Microsoft Licensing is complicated, we understand that, and we are trying to simplify it. ? RBAP Confidential and Proprietary

  3. Overview From this presentation, you’ll gain an understanding of: • Types of Microsoft Licenses • Volume Licensing • Piracy and Non-Compliance • How to identify genuine software • The value of genuine software to you • Available resources to assist you Key Take-Aways from this Presentation RBAP Confidential and Proprietary

  4. Different Microsoft Software Licenses • Full Packaged Product (FPP) • Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) • Volume Licensing Agreements • Downloaded Software RBAP Confidential and Proprietary

  5. Volume Licensing • Microsoft's Volume Licensing programs are designed for organizations that need from five to thousands of copies of Microsoft software. • Benefits: • Substantial savings • Ease of deployment • Flexible acquisition • There are four types of Volume License Agreements available: • Open • Select • Enterprise • Enterprise Subscription • Volume License Agreements never cover the FULL Windows License – only Windows upgrades. RBAP Confidential and Proprietary For more information visit www.microsoft.com/licensing

  6. Piracy: Protecting Intellectual Property (IP) Protecting IP RBAP Confidential and Proprietary

  7. Protecting IP Types of Piracy Software Piracy & Counterfeiting • Software piracy is the illegal reproduction and distribution of software, whether for business or personal use. • Counterfeiting is selling illegally duplicated copies of software. RBAP Confidential and Proprietary

  8. Protecting IP Types of Piracy Hard Disk Loading • Preinstalling an unlicensed copy of software onto a computer prior to sale. • Usually, the PC doesn’t come with any of the necessary supporting documentation (e.g. Certificate of Authenticity, media, manuals, etc.) Mischanneling • Software distributed under special discount licenses that is then redistributed to others who do not qualify for these licenses • Be on the lookout for packaging marked as “Academic Price”, “Not for resale”, etc. RBAP Confidential and Proprietary

  9. Protecting IP Types of Piracy Casual Copying/Licensing Misuse • When end-users copy software without appropriate licensing for each copy. RBAP Confidential and Proprietary

  10. Piracy Rate below 50% Piracy Rate 50%-80% Piracy Rate above 80% Software Piracy Rate in Asia Pacific 2003 China: 92% Korea: 48% Hong Kong: 57% Pakistan: 83% Japan: 29% India: 73% Vietnam: 92% Taiwan: 43% Thailand: 80% Malaysia: 63% Philippines: 72% Singapore: 43% Indonesia: 88% Australia: 31% New Zealand: 23% *BSA study *Asia/Pacific losses rank 2nd worldwide RBAP Confidential and Proprietary

  11. 100% 92% 83% 90% 77% 80% 70% 68% 63% 70% 61% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 Software Piracy Rate in the Philippines 72% 2003 RBAP Confidential and Proprietary

  12. End-User License Agreements RBAP Confidential and Proprietary

  13. COA EULA Media & Documentation How to Identify Genuine Microsoft Software • Make sure you’re getting a “complete” software package with COA, media, documentation, etc. • A COA label is a visual identifier that helps you and your customers identify genuine Microsoft software. RBAP Confidential and Proprietary

  14. The Value of Genuine Microsoft Software • Preinstalling genuine software is important for your reputation. • It’s important to protect your customers and your business from piracy. • By doing so, you maintain your reputation of reliability and expertise with customers, partners and employees. TOYOU and YOUR CUSTOMERS • Preinstalling genuine software gives you protection and security. • Genuine Windows software has safeguards against the viruses, worms, spyware or unauthorized additional software. • Provides you with access to all the latest updates and security releases. • Gives your customers the peace of mind they expect and deserve. RBAP Confidential and Proprietary

  15. Email piracy@microsoft.com How to Report Piracy Call the Microsoft Helpdesk 672-7272 BSA Anti-Piracy Hotline at 819-5897 Fill out an online reporting form at www.microsoft.com/piracy/reporting.mspx RBAP Confidential and Proprietary

  16. For more information • www.microsoft.com/piracy/howtotell • www.microsoft.com/licensing • Email: erivas@microsoft.com RBAP Confidential and Proprietary

  17. Questions? RBAP Confidential and Proprietary

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