Microsoft to bolster Software Assurance program
InfoWorld | at | by Mike
Microsoft is planning several major changes to beef up features of Software Assurance, the company's maintenance and upgrade program that has been criticized for its expense and slow follow-up with new products.
The program, started in 2002, streamlined what was often a complex and expensive licensing routine for Microsoft products. Licensees who purchased Software Assurance had the right to upgrade their programs for no cost when new versions were released, in addition to receiving training and support.