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A message from Casey Niemann, Iowa Microsoft Education Territory Manager.
Hello from your Microsoft Education Territory Manager!
I would like to make your job easier, so I have complied useful Microsoft information below. Some items may be interest to you, click the link to learn more. Some items may be of interest to someone else at your organization - please forward this email to them.
Table of Contents
Last chance Licensing offers
New Student Select for Higher Ed students
Class Server special offer
MSDNAA extended offer
Teacher Professional Development
Tablet PC and Productivity Tools Seminar
Other Events
Windows 2000/.Net Server Offer - Good through June 30, 2002.
* Buy (2) Windows 2000 Servers and a qualifying ".Net" Server and get (1) Windows 2000 Server FREE.
* Buy (2) Windows 2000 Advanced Servers and a qualifying ".Net" Server and get (1) Windows 2000 Advanced Server FREE (a $542 value AE Open ERP).
o Qualifying .Net Servers: Exchange Server, SQL Server, Application Center Server, BizTalk Server, Commerce Server, Content Management Server, Host Integration Server, Internet Security and Acceleration Server, Mobile Information Server, SharePoint Portal Server
.Net Server offer: http://www.microsoft.com/education/default.asp?ID=SecurityOffer
Offer details: http://www.microsoft.com/education/default.asp?ID=SecurityOfferFAQ
Windows Advanced Server Software Assurance and Upgrade Advantage promotion -Provides the easiest and most economical path to upgrade from Windows 2000 Server to Windows 2000 Advanced Server and to purchase Software Assurance for Windows 2000 Advanced Server. Customers can upgrade their Windows 2000 Servers, NT Servers to Windows Advanced Servers using Software Assurance or Upgrade Advantage (where applicable) for a limited time, until July 31, 2002. Read this website for details: http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/server/howtobuy/pricing/saua/overview.asp
Upgrade Advantage discontinued soon
This is a reminder that as of July 31, 2002, Upgrade Advantage is no longer available on any of Microsoft's Products. So, what does this mean?
* If you have not purchased Software Assurance (on current products-see below for listing of current products) or Upgrade Advantage on non-current products as of August 1, 2002 you will need to buy a brand new licenses at full price when moving to the next version. This affects purchases of all Microsoft Products.
* Current Products (Enroll in software assurance prior to July 31, 2002): Office 2000 or Office XP, Windows 2000 Server and Advanced Server, All Servers Version 2000, Windows 2000 or Windows XP operating systems, all application software version 2000 and above
* Non-Current Products (Enroll in Upgrade Advantage prior to July 31, 2002): Office 95, 97, Windows 95,98, ME, All Servers less then 2000 version, all apps less than 2000 version
Save $$ by enrolling your Servers in Upgrade Advantage or Software Assurance. Even if you do not place all your products under Software Assurance or Upgrade Advantage, we highly recommend that you protect your as all of your Server Licenses. Why?
* Servers- Savings associated with placing your servers under Upgrade Advantage or Software Assurance are considerable as compared to Office and other Microsoft Products given the fact that Servers are more expensive and tend to increase much more in price as new upgrades are released. Upgrade advantage gives you the rights to the most current software released during the term of your contract even if you do not deploy right away. If you do not put your Servers under upgrade advantage then you will need to buy brand new servers next time you decide to upgrade to the newest version. If you are currently on a Campus Agreement or School Agreement we also recommend placing your Servers under software assurance to keep all products up to date as well as reduce the risk of compliancy.
*Note: If you currently are licensed for any of the Version 2000 Servers(considered current product) then you will need to enroll these in Software Assurance prior to July 31, 2002 as opposed to purchasing upgrade advantage. If you choose not to enroll in Software Assurance then you will need to purchase a brand new server license the next time you decide to upgrade to newest release.
For more information regarding our licensing programs, please visit http://www.microsoft.com/education/default.asp?ID=HowToBuy
Simplify software licensing with Campus and School Agreement
The Microsoft Campus Agreement for Higher Education and the School Agreement for K-12 Schools are the easiest way to track and manage your Microsoft desktop licenses.
Campus and School Agreement Benefits:
1. Low administration costs - one annual count, one annual payment
2. Easy compliance - keep your software licenses up to date and legal
3. Stay current on technology - the easiest way to keep your technology current with the Connected Learning Community
4. Great pricing and simple budgeting - easy to forecast software budget year-to-year
5. Excellent Value - Standardized platform allows greater productivity and lower support costs
Campus Agreement site for Higher Education: http://www.microsoft.com/education/?ID=CampusAgreement
School Agreement site for K-12 Schools: http://www.microsoft.com/education/?ID=SchoolAgreement
For webcasts on School Agreement, Campus Agreement or Software Assurance, please visit http://microsofteducation.quilogy.com/
Still confused? Contact your reseller, my inside partner (Monte Christophe 800-426-9400x11749) or myself ([EMAIL PROTECTED] or 952-837-4511).
New! Higher Ed Student Select Licensing: Great way to get Higher Ed Students perpetual licenses at 1/3 the cost of Academic full package product. The Student Select program became available June 1st. The program provides Academic Select 6.0 customers in higher education the ability to purchase licenses and media for a limited selection of products and transfer them to students. These orders are placed using a special Student Select Enrollment under their Academic Select 6.0 Master Agreement.
These products are currently available under the Student Select Enrollment:
- · Office XP Standard
· Office XP Professional
· Windows XP Professional Upgrades
Student Select launch information is available at http://www.microsoft.com/Education/?ID=StudentSelect
A new name and A New Way to Connect - Microsoft Class Server v. 2.0
- Microsoft Class Server gives schools powerful web-enabled software to empower teachers, engage students, and improve learning. http://www.microsoft.com/education/?ID=ClassServer - read more and view an autodemo online
- Read about how CyberVillage Academy in Minneapolis is using Encarta Class Server: http://www.microsoft.com/education/?ID=ecsCyber
New Microsoft Class Server - Sign up for a FREE Evaluation Kit Today
Microsoft® Class Server: Daily Curriculum Manager gives schools powerful web-enabled software to empower teachers, engage students, and improve learning. Evaluation Kit: http://webreply.ws/microsoft/MCS/step1.asp
Special MSDN Academic Alliance Extended Membership Offer
The MSDN® Academic Alliance Program is the very best and least expensive way to outfit your entire department including labs, faculty, and students with leading-edge technology from Microsoft.
For U.S. $799, any department teaching Computer Science, Engineering, and Information Systems curriculum receives access to the complete suite of Microsoft developer tools, servers, and platforms, including regular updates, so you'll always have the latest software. Memberships run annually from July through June, and are available for accredited institutions of higher learning. Join the MSDN Academic Alliance now and receive a membership valid through June 30th, 2003.
$799 covers
every professor,
every student,
every lab computer in your department!
- MSDN Academic Alliance has been extended: Buy today and get coverage through June 30, 2003. http://www.msdnaa.net/specialoffer
Take Advantage of Microsoft's New Initiative to Support Teacher Professional Development
Subscribe to the Microsoft Innovative Teachers Program and get access to the resources you need to help you and your students use technology in the classroom. Sponsored in collaboration with the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education, the program offers members a monthly e-package of Virtual Classroom Tours and other materials for implementing innovative, technology-based learning. Subscribe here: http://www.microsoft.com/education/default.asp?ID=InTeachersSubscribe
Schools of Education, Colleges of Education and Departments of Education who partner with K12 School Districts can apply for an Innovative Teachers software grant. The software grant will provide licenses for our Desktop OS and Applications to be used for teacher training and the development of exemplary learning experiences, which will be distributed to all teachers registered in the Innovative Teachers program.
The Innovative Teachers program software grant application is now available at: http://www.microsoft.com/education/default.asp?ID=InTeachersGrant
The next open grant application period, is from September 15, 2002 - October 31, 2002.
A Q&A document is available to answer common questions about the Innovative Teachers program. This can be found at:
http://www.microsoft.com/education/?ID=InTeachersAbout
Tablet PC and Productivity Tools Seminar
Thursday, June 27 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Microsoft Offices
Bloomington, MN
Register here: http://msevents.microsoft.com/events/USA/ENU/detail/ED101496905.asp
Event code: 101496905
You've heard the hype, now come see it live! The Tablet PC will revolutionize learning and take student involvement to the next level.
Have you been waiting for the next evolution of the laptop? Come learn why the Tablet PC running Windows XP is the most mobile and versatile computer ever. This session, especially for our Education customers, will feature live Tablet PC demos.
Productivity Tools - beyond Microsoft Office Learn how Mappoint, Visio and Project can increase productivity.
* Microsoft MapPoint combines powerful mapping and analysis tools with the familiarity of Office to help you make better business decisions.
* Show them what you're saying. Business diagrams in Microsoft Visio help you visualize, document, and share ideas with attention-grabbing flowcharts, organization charts, office layouts, and more. With the familiar Office interface and tools, you'll be creating great-looking visuals in no time.
* Get the tool you need to schedule, organize, and analyze tasks, deadlines, and resources-Microsoft Project, the Office project management solution. Learn about both in this informative, half day session.
Licensing web seminar
You are invited to attend this interactive web seminar for the Microsoft Volume Licensing Services. Please join us and learn how to access your agreement information whenever it is convenient for you!
Microsoft Volume Licensing Services is an online resource for Select and Enterprise agreement customers to easily manage your Microsoft licensing agreements. This online resource enables Select and Enterprise agreement customers to view licensing information easily and in one place, including: license order information and purchase history, Volume License Product Keys, and software downloads.
Register today for this FREE event- Space is limited.
Event: How to access your Microsoft Volume Licensing agreement information onlineRegister: Http://us1.webex.com/mymicrosoftevents/onstage/framesets/event_detail.php?EventID=213993814&Rnd=1101123235
Time: 11:00 CST
Date: June 14, 2002
Upon registration you will receive an email confirmation containing the event password and phone numbers.
Attend an Event - locally or virtually!
Local events: http://www.microsoft.com/usa/twincities/calendar.asp or http://www.microsoft.com/usa/events/search.asp
Conference calls: http://msevent.quilogy.com/QEvent/default.aspx
Seminars Online (744 available to watch!): http://www.microsoft.com/seminar/default.asp
Support webcasts - free! http://support.microsoft.com/directory/content.asp?ID=FH;EN-US;webcst&FR=0&SD=GN&LN=EN-US&CT=SD&SE=NONA (see below for list)
Casey Niemann
Microsoft Education
IA, NE, KS, MO
515-707-8141
www.microsoft.com/education
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Rick Maehl, Technology and Production Supervisor
Arrowhead Area Education Agency #5
Instructional Service Center
330 Ave M, VoTech Bldg-Lower Level
PO Box 1399, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501
ph: 515-574-5577 fax: 515-574-5567
email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Rick Maehl, Technology and Production Supervisor
Arrowhead Area Education Agency #5
Instructional Service Center
330 Ave M, VoTech Bldg-Lower Level
PO Box 1399, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501
ph: 515-574-5577 fax: 515-574-5567
email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
