Stage 1: Plan - Build your business around the technology, budget more effectively, and simplify the software procurement process

New Version Rights Enable organizations to deploy new releases of Microsoft software as soon as they become available.

Spread Payments Provides companies that want greater flexibility in managing technology expenditures the ability to make annual payments, instead of one upfront payment.

Stage 2: Deploy - Get the most value out of your software with planning services that help you discover and design solutions for your business

Desktop Deployment Planning Services Enable you to assess and evaluate the business value of upgrading your Microsoft Office and Windows Client software, and deploy it more easily.

Information Work Solution Services Get more from your productivity applications and fully leverage the capabilities of your IT infrastructure.

Windows Preinstallation Environment IT Professionals can build custom solutions that speed software deployment through automation, so they spend less time and effort keeping desktops updated.

Stage 3: Use - Take advantage of the latest technology and build better technology deployment, migration, and management skills

Windows Vista Enterprise Helps large organizations lower deployment and management costs and better protect critical data.

Training Vouchers Provide your IT teams with free training on select courses designed by Microsoft and delivered by Microsoft Certified Partners in your area. Eligible customers can receive additional vouchers.

Microsoft E-Learning Uses simulations, demonstrations, animations, hands-on exercises, and assessment to help employees upgrade skills and knowledge.

Home Use Program Allows workers more flexible workspace options so they can be connected and productive from home.

Employee Purchase Program Gives employees significant discounts over retail pricing on Microsoft’s most popular productivity and consumer products.

Enterprise Source Licensing Program (ESLP) Provides eligible customers with 1,500 or more licensed desktops access to Microsoft Windows source code for internal development and support.

Stage 4: Maintain - Maintain a stable IT environment through services, tools, and reference materials to support networks and desktops

24 x 7 Problem Resolution Support Lets you stay continuously connected with Microsoft for your support needs through phone and Web support

Corporate Error Reporting Reports system crashes and gives IT staff the ability to monitor and review error information to control deployment of fixes.

“Cold” Backups for Disaster Recovery Provides complimentary "cold” backup server licenses in the event of a disaster.

TechNet Plus and TechNet Managed Newsgroups Gives access to TechNet Managed Newsgroups and subscription media, featuring Microsoft Knowledge Base, software updates, utilities, drivers, and how-to articles.

Stage 5: Transition - For customers that need to transition their software, Microsoft offers technology and support benefits

Windows Fundamentals for Legacy PCs for Software Assurance A Windows-based operating system for customers with legacy PCs who are running legacy operating systems and are not in a position to purchase new hardware.

Extended Hotfix Support Enables hotfixes for products on-demand, which means there are no initial registrations or fees prior to the time you need to activate the benefit.