So, Microsoft is knocking some dollars off its software licensing costs for small and mid-sized businesses with subscription-based licensing for small businesses.  The plan is called Open Value Subscription program and it costs about 1/3 of the expense of software licensing.  Basically, Microsoft offers discounts when the software is initially purchased through the subscription program.  The benefit: SMBs has an option of decreasing or increasing licensing over a 3-year period if their business needs change.

So, the total cost of ownership (TCO) for Microsoft software licensing falls by an estimated 66%. 

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