Microsoft
Why Softcat for Microsoft?
As a flagship Gold Partner we have built a rich understanding of Microsoft technology, renowned for our ability to deliver solutions across the entire product portfolio.
We have been universally recognised by Microsoft for our dedication to customer excellence, born out of an approach focussed on understanding our customer’s specific requirements, current position and taking a long-term view. An easy claim to make, but few substantiate it like us following serial accolades and a genuine even handed attitude thanks to our vendor independence.
Following a recent independent audit of Microsoft’s UK Channel it was commented of Softcat:
Norden Associates – Large Account Reseller Channel Audit, on behalf of Microsoft
There aren’t many partners that can boast Microsoft credentials like ours, thanks to our dedicated Microsoft practice:
- Top five UK partner
- Microsoft Large Account Reseller – for the last 10 years
- 80 Microsoft experts - more than any other partner in the UK
- Hold more Volume Licensing Agreements than any other partner in the UK
- Enterprise Software Advisor
- Gold Volume Licensing Partner
- Cloud Accelerate Partner
- Licensing Solutions Partner of the Year
- SAM Partner of the Year
So, we’re on hand to assist you with all things Microsoft:
Licensing - through our dedicated practice, plus valuable services like our Agreement Engagement Plan to help you get the most from your software agreement
SAM – reassuring asset management services to avoid over or under licensing and ensure on going compliance
Deployment – thanks to a comprehensive service portfolio we deliver across a range of Microsoft technologies
Maintenance – impressive software support via our extensive team of experts
Managed Services – leave your Microsoft solution in the hands of our experts, delivered on site, through the cloud or a combination of both
Microsoft news
LSB pack up their troubles with the help of MS System Center
LSB are a vertically integrated industrial packaging and solutions provider, currently over 2000 employees across 9 countries and 15 sites. With a fragmented and siloed IT function spread across the three divisions of the business, along with multiple IT helpdesks and a mixed array of management software. They called on the experitise of Softcat and partner Apajove to implement a single Microsoft System Center solution to regain control and significantly cut costs.
Microsoft to increase UK pricing by an average of 29%
Now is a good time for thousands of UK-based organisations to review their options for buying and renewing Microsoft product licenses, says IT provider Softcat. Microsoft today announced that in two months’ time, on 1 July 2012, it will increase the UK prices of all of its products by an average of 29%. The change will affect corporate and government customers, but not customers in the education sector.
Windows 8 Preview launched
Microsoft Corp. today announced the availability of the Windows 8 Consumer Preview — the next milestone of the Windows operating system. This latest preview will be made available for download starting today
Microsoft announce changes to UK pricing
Microsoft has made an important announcement regarding forthcoming changes in pricing policy that will effect all volume licensing customers within the EU and EFTA area. Beginning on 1st July 2012, prices charged will be aligned to Euro pricing at the prevailing exchange rate. Due to sustained currency differences, some EU/EFTA countries will see changes to non-euro pricing as we establish greater price consistency across Europe. Based on prevailing currency rates, we anticipate price adjustments for the British Pound on 1st July 2012, across all volume licensing programmes
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Microsoft discover sensitive data
Grid processing and incremental scanning were essential for Microsoft given the volume of data that we store."
Microsoft certifies Softcat as top cloud partner
Microsoft today certified Softcat as a "Cloud Champion" – one of its top cloud partners. The accolade recognises Softcat’s hard work and commitment in providing cloud solutions
Microsoft globally launches Office 365
Today, at media events around the world, Microsoft Corp. announced the availability of Microsoft Office 365, the company's newest cloud service.
Microsoft announces new licensing model
Microsoft confirms the new licensing model for System Center 2012, the latest release of Microsoft’s portfolio of management products; expected to be available from April.
December discount on Microsoft software for NHS
Softcat today announces that it can offer a substantial saving for NHS organisations who buy Microsoft software licenses during December 2011.
Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Launches Worldwide
Microsoft today announced that Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 is available to customers around the world in 25 countries and 23 languages.