Microsoft Open Value Subscription (OVS) Overview

Open Value Subscription (OVS, formerly OSL) is a low cost easy way to license all the latest Microsoft software via one simple three year rental agreement. OVS is specifically designed as the optimum licensing solution for companies with 5 to 250 desktops. At the end of the three year agreement customers have the choice to either extend the agreement, buy out the software or discontinue usage.

Benefits of Open Value Subscription

Open Value Subscription benefits include:

  • Low Cost Option – As a rental agreement OVS is a cost effective licensing agreement for small and medium sized companies.
  • Access to Latest Versions of Microsoft Products – OVS customers can automatically use the latest software available from Microsoft, ensuring they get the benefits of the best Microsoft has to offer.
  • Pay According to Use – Customers only pay for software actually installed. Each year, customers can increase and decrease the number of desktops as need be to support their business requirements and only pay annually for the revised number of desktops.
  • Up-to Date Discount – Customers existing investment in Office is recognized by receiving up to a 50% discount in year 1 of the agreement.
  • Simplified Licensing Management – One simple agreement can cover a customer’s entire organization, with a simple on-line tool showing the exact licensing position. No more managing the complexity of different licensing types on different pieces of paper. All a customer needs to do is check software deployment and make a payment once a year.
  • Simplified Budgeting, Ordering and Price Protection – Customers receive a predictable invoice once a year for all software covered under the agreement, streamlining budgeting and ordering. Where usage of covered products increases, prices are fixed at the initial value for the 3 years.
  • Reduced Risks of License Non-compliance – Managing licensing can be complex, but a company covered by an OVS agreement is considered compliant during the 3 years of the agreement, removing uncertainly and the worry that accompanies it.
  • Employees can use Office at Home – employees can install and use Office on their home PCs free of charge, helping productivity, tele-working and training.
  • Information Worker Solution Services – customers can get one and two day workshops delivered free of charge by Microsoft designed to help them get practical, tailored information and blueprints to help them maximize the benefits of desktop software.
  • Technical Support – customers can qualify for a TechNet Plus subscription, 24x7 Problem Resolution Phone Support and Microsoft Professional Support Incidents.
  • Training Support – OVS Customers get free vouchers for classroom training from official Microsoft training partners. Employees get access to on-line Microsoft learning courses.
  • Cold Backup Server Licenses – any server covered by OVS can have a complimentary “cold” back-up in place for disaster recovery.
  • Possible Tax Benefits – Since OVS is a rental agreement it may be possible to treat the cost as an expense rather than a capital expenditure. Customers must, naturally, seek their own tax advice.

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