Benefits of Microsoft Software Assurance

Software Assurance is a Microsoft technology-maintenance program designed for business users, which helps you boost productivity across organizations with new software versions, deployment planning services, 24×7 phone, and web support, end-user training, unique desktop technologies and more, all in one cost-effective program. Microsoft has designed an interactive chart to compare program benefits available across various Microsoft Volume Licensing Programs. The data includes descriptions and eligibility summaries for all Software Assurance benefits including New Product Versions, 24×7 Problem Resolution Support, Windows 7 | 8 Enterprise Edition, Deployment Planning, and Training services amongst others.

Microsoft Software Assurance Benefits Chart

Download this interactive chart from Microsoft. The chart has been updated to cover Windows 8 too. After you open the document, click on any software assurance benefit name or volume licensing program for a brief description. Roll over the tick mark to see entitlement descriptions for individual benefits.