Wants to keep cash-strapped
corporate customers
Microsoft is trying to keep its cash-strapped
corporate customers by slashing the cost of their software leasing contracts by
up to 26 per cent.
According to the Web site, MicrosoftIncentives.com until
July 3, large companies and organizations can sign up to subscribe to Microsoft
Office 2007, Windows Vista, or two bundles of client access licenses (CALs) for
server software and save more than a quarter off the list price. The saving
could be as much as $40 a seat.
Cutting maintenance or support contracts with
software vendors has become a hobby for corporates looking to save cash and this
is hurting Microsoft's bottom line.