The Microsoft Core Client Access License (CAL) Suite gives customers a simple, cost-effective way to establish an investment in key Microsoft technologies through a single license agreement. The Microsoft Core CAL Suite encompasses four fundamental Microsoft server products that provide your organization identity management, directory services, enterprise communication (e-mail, calendar functions, & scheduling), collaborative workspaces, & asset management. The Core CAL Suite presents outstanding value & cost savings for customers looking to extend the capabilities of the Microsoft Windows & Microsoft Office system platforms.MICROSOFT OPEN value SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONWith the Subscription option, you pay a single price per desktop (five desktop minimum) to deploy Microsoft technology as the standard across your organization, just as with the Company-wide option. However, the Subscription option provides you with rights to run the software only during the term of the agreement with Microsoft (nonperpetual).SOFTWARE ASSURANCEMicrosoft's Software Assurance gives you automatic access to new technology & provides productivity benefits, support, tools, & training to help deploy & use software efficiently. With Software Assurance, you receive access to new versions of licensed software released during the term of your agreement to deploy at your own pace. New Version Rights simplifies the procurement process & shortens the business process cycle, allowing you to reduce the costs associated with acquiring new version releases & immediately take advantage of the latest technology.