Software assurance (SwA) is defined as "the level of confidence that software is free from vulnerabilities, either intentionally designed into the software or accidentally inserted at any time during its lifecycle, and that the software functions in the intended manner."The main objective of software assurance is to ensure that the processes, procedures, and products used to produce and sustain the software conform to all requirements and standards specified to govern those processes, procedures, and products.
Microsoft's changes also throw a spotlight on whether or not SoftwareAssurance is in your best interest.
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The real draw of SoftwareAssurance is upgrade rights, so why have it for Office if you're not upgrading?
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Specifically, on July 1, SoftwareAssurance customers will no longer have to buy a separate license to access Windows via a VDI.
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There's also the elimination of the SA ( SoftwareAssurance) renewal grace period that throws a monkey wrench into a CIO's timetable for negotiations.
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Customers with existing Microsoft SA ( SoftwareAssurance) coverage will receive a discount for Windows Intune that will equal approximately the price of their SA coverage.