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Office Standard 2010 (Includes Software Assurance)

Description: 

Microsoft Office 2010 is the latest version of the Microsoft Office suite, an integrated collection of programs, servers, and services designed to work together to enable optimized information work. The Standard suite includes:

•    Microsoft Excel 2010: A spreadsheet application with data analysis and visualization tools
•    Microsoft OneNote 2010: A note-taking application that allows various types of content to be shared among team members
•    Microsoft Outlook 2010: A time and information manager that integrates email, calendar, contacts, and tasks
•    Microsoft PowerPoint 2010: A presentation graphics program with capabilities for text effects, sound, and animation
•    Microsoft Publisher 2010: A desktop publishing program that allows people with basic layout skills to create a wide variety of publications for desktop printing, commercial printing, email distribution, or viewing on the web
•    Microsoft Word 2010: A full-featured word-processing program

The Professional Plus suite adds the Access, Communicator, InfoPath, and SharePoint Workspace applications, as well as the Business Contact Manager add-on for Outlook.

In the 2010 version, Microsoft Office Backstage view replaces the File menu across the core Office applications. Backstage view provides users with commonly accessed commands when opening or finishing a document and groups together related tasks. The Ribbon, which was introduced in Office 2007 and replaced traditional menus and toolbars with a set of task-based tabs, returns in Office 2010 and now applies to all applications, including OneNote and Publisher.

Integration with Microsoft Office Web applications allows multiple users at different locations to co-author or edit the same file at the same time. Office Web applications are free online companions to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote that enable document access, sharing, and collaboration from any web browser.
Service Pack 1 includes new and previously released security, performance, and stability updates for Office 2010.

32-Bit and x64 Versions
The installation media for this product include two sets of DVDs and can be used for either 32-bit or x64 systems.

Important Volume Licensing Information: With Office 2010, organizations can choose between two types of volume license keys for product activation: a Key Management Service (KMS) license key or a Multiple Activation Key (MAK). Organizations will be provided with both types of keys on the Microsoft Volume Licensing website.

Microsoft recommends KMS activation only for organizations with at least 50 networked computers requiring activation for Office 2010 or requiring activation for a combination of Office 2010, Project 2010, and Visio 2010 software. Organizations with fewer than 50 computers requiring activation or organizations with non-networked computers should activate their products using a MAK.  Microsoft also offers instructions on how to use a MAK or KMS key to activate volume editions of Office 2010.
Requesting the Right Number of Licenses
Request one license for this product for each computer on which you will install it. For example, if you will install it on 10 computers, be sure that the number 10 appears in the Quantity box on your Shopping Cart page.

Acquiring the Installation Media and License Key: Installing this product requires installation media and a license key. Installation media will be shipped to you free of charge.

The license key allows you to use the installation media to install the product on as many computers as you have received donations for. This quantity is specified in the donation email sent to your organization email address after your eligibility has been verified and your administrative fee has been received.
 
Obtaining This Product
Installing this product requires installation media and a license key.  The license key allows you to use the installation media to install the product on as many computers as you have received licenses for. This quantity is specified in the donation email sent to your organisation email address after your eligibility has been verified and your administrative fee has been received.

Expect three emails:
1.    When your donation request has been approved, The CTX Programme will send a message to your organisation email address confirming the number of licenses you have requested.
2.    Microsoft will send an email welcoming your organisation to the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC).
3.    The CTX Programme will send an email with information about obtaining your license key and managing your donation at the VLSC. If you are new to the VLSC, you should wait for this email before you register there.
 
Features: 


•    Under the Software Assurance program, customers acquire the right to install any new release of products covered in the agreement during the term of their coverage.
•    Prebuilt Office Themes and SmartArt graphic layouts facilitate document design and help ensure a consistent appearance when creating Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations.
•    New data analysis and visualization features in Excel 2010 allow users to track and highlight important trends. The new Sparklines feature delivers a clear visual representation of Excel data with small charts within worksheet cells.
•    The Document Inspector feature makes it easy to remove "invisible" information such as comments, hidden text, and properties in Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations, so work can be shared with confidence.
•    Most Office applications, including Word and Excel, can now save or export files as PDF or XPS documents natively, without requiring the user to download and install add-ons.

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Requirements: 
Hardware:
•    500-MHz (or higher) processor
•    256 MB or more RAM; 512 MB recommended for graphics features and certain advanced functionality; 1 GB recommended for contextual spell-checking feature in Word
•    3 GB available hard-disk space
•    1024x768-pixel (or higher) display
•    CD or DVD drive

Software:
•    Windows Server 2003 R2 (32-bit or 64-bit) with MSXML 6.0 installed; Windows Server 2008 (32-bit or 64-bit); Windows XP with SP3 (32-bit only); Windows Vista with SP1 (32-bit or 64-bit); Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit); Terminal Server and Windows on Windows (WOW) (which allows installing 32-bit versions of Office 2010 on 64-bit operating systems) are also supported
•    Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, 32-bit browser only; Internet Explorer 7 or later required to receive broadcast presentations

Additional requirements for some features or advanced functionality:
•    For graphics hardware acceleration — DirectX 9.0c–compatible graphics card with 64 MB or more graphics RAM
•    For speech recognition — close-talk microphone and audio output device
•    For certain advanced functionality in Outlook — connectivity to Microsoft Exchange Server 2000 or later
•    For Information Rights Management features — access to Windows Server 2003 with SP1 or later running Windows Rights Management Services
•    For certain inking features — Windows XP Tablet PC Edition or later
•    For certain advanced collaboration functionality — Connectivity to Windows Server 2003 with SP1 or later running Windows SharePoint Services or Office SharePoint Server 2007 or later
•    For Instant Search — Windows Desktop Search 3.0
•    For Dynamic Calendars — server connectivity
•    For PowerPoint Slide Library — Office SharePoint Server 2007 or later
•    For interactive guides — Silverlight 3 or later



Price: £16.00 + VAT
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Symantec Protection Suite Small Business Edition

Description: 


Choose Carefully: The administrative fee for this downloaded product is not refundable.

Symantec Protection Suite Small Business Edition is a suite of three products that integrate protection technologies such as antivirus, antispyware, desktop firewall, and intrusion prevention to offer multilayered security and backup-and-recovery capabilities.

Symantec Protection Suite Small Business Edition incorporates these products:

Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition: protects networked laptops, desktops, and servers ("endpoints") against viruses, worms, Trojan horses, spyware, adware, rootkits, and threats not seen before ("zero-day attacks")
Symantec Mail Security for Microsoft Exchange: combines antivirus technologies with flexible content filtering for Exchange Server
Symantec System Recovery Desktop Edition: recovers individual data files and folders or complete Windows desktops or laptops, including recovery to different hardware, virtual environments, or remote locations
Each user license allows one endpoint to be protected by all the products in the suite. This donation includes a one-year subscription for use of the product, protection updates, and new product features.

New in This Version
This version adds support for Mac OS X endpoints. New Insight technology identifies rapidly mutating threats and also speeds up scans by examining only files at risk. Proactive threat scanning now uses SONAR 3 technology.

Same as Retail Version
This product is identical to the version sold through the Symantec website and includes the standard support, renewal, and upgrade options available with retail products.



Installation File and Licences: When your donation request has been approved, CTX PROGRAMME will send an email to your organisation email address containing download instructions. In 7 to 10 days, Symantec will send a second email with a certificate valid for the number of user licences you are receiving and the serial number needed for downloading. The download size is about 1497 MB. The largest single file is about 464 MB.

This donation includes a one-year subscription for use of the product, protection updates, and new product features.

Features: 
•    A rules-based firewall engine and Generic Exploit Blocking stop malware before it can enter a system.
•    Proactive Threat Scan uses a technology unique to Symantec to score both good and bad behaviors of unknown applications, enhancing detection and reducing false positives without the need to create rule-based configurations.
•    Rather than having several "agents" installed for the various functions, Symantec Endpoint Protection uses a single agent for all of them and thereby uses less memory and disk space on each endpoint.
•    The Client Installation Wizard simplifies deployment of client software and reduces the need for installation and deployment training.
•    Symantec recommended security defaults, notifications, and scheduled reports are preconfigured to minimise setup time.
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Requirements: 
Endpoint Protection Client Workstations and Servers:
•    Windows 2000 Professional, Server; Windows XP Home, Professional, Embedded (32-bit and 64-bit); Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit); Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit); Windows Server 2003/2008 (32-bit and 64-bit); Windows Small Business Server 2008 (64-bit); Windows Essential Business Server 2008 (64-bit)
•    1-GHz or higher Pentium III or equivalent 32-bit processor (Pentium 4 recommended); 2-GHz or higher Pentium 4 or equivalent x86-64 processor; Itanium processors not supported
•    256 MB or more RAM; 1 GB recommended
•    700 MB available hard-disk space
•    Internet Explorer 6.0 or later

Symantec Protection Center (management server):
•    Windows 2000 Server, Advanced Server, Datacenter Server, Small Business Server with SP3 or later; Windows XP Home, Professional (32-bit and 64-bit); Windows Server 2003/2008 (32-bit and 64-bit); Windows Small Business Server 2008 (64-bit); Windows Essential Business Server 2008 (64-bit)
•    1-GHz or higher Pentium III or equivalent 32-bit processor (Pentium 4 recommended); 2-GHz or higher Pentium 4 or equivalent x86-64 processor; Itanium processors not supported
•    1 GB or more RAM; 2 GB recommended
•    4 GB available hard-disk space

Symantec Mail Security with Exchange Server 2000/2003:
•    Hardware:
o    Intel server-class 32-bit processor
o    1 GB or more RAM
o    325 MB available hard-disk space

•    Software:
o    Windows 2000 Server, Advanced Server, Datacenter with SP4; Windows Server 2003 Standard, Enterprise, Datacenter with SP1; Windows Server 2003 x64 Standard, Enterprise; Windows Server 2003 x64 R2 Standard, Enterprise
o    Exchange Server 2000, 2003
o    .NET Framework version 2.0
o    Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) 2.8 or higher
o    DirectX 9.0

Symantec Mail Security with Exchange Server 2007:
•    Hardware:
o    x64 architecture–based computer with Intel processor that supports Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (Intel EM64T) or AMD processor that supports the AMD64 platform
o    2 GB or more RAM
o    325 MB available hard-disk space

•    Software:
o    Windows 2000 Server, Advanced Server, Datacenter with SP4; Windows Server 2003 Standard, Enterprise, Datacenter with SP1; Windows Server 2003 x64 Standard, Enterprise; Windows Server 2003 x64 R2 Standard, Enterprise
o    Exchange Server 2007
o    .NET Framework version 2.0
o    Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) 2.8 or higher
o    DirectX 9.0

Symantec Mail Security Console-Only Installation:
•    Windows 2000 with SP4; Windows 2003 with SP1; Windows XP with SP1
•    512 MB or more RAM
•    250 MB available hard-disk space
•    .NET Framework version 2.0
•    DirectX 9.0

Backup Exec System Recovery Desktop Edition:
•    Hardware:
o    233-MHz (or higher) processor
o    512 MB RAM for each of the System Recovery Agent and System Recovery user interface; 1 GB dedicated for the System Recovery Disk; 1 GB for the LightsOut Restore feature
o    390 MB available hard-disk space plus sufficient space on a local hard disk or network server for storing recovery points
o    CD or DVD drive

•    Software:
o    Windows XP Home, Professional, Media Center with SP2 (32-bit and 64-bit); Windows Vista Business, Ultimate, Enterprise (32-bit and 64-bit); Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate, Enterprise (32-bit and 64-bit)
o    .NET Framework version 2.0

Symantec AntiVirus for Macintosh:
•    Administration Server:
o    Xserve G5, Xserve, Power Mac G5, Power Mac G4, Macintosh Server G4, Power Macintosh G3 (Blue and White), Macintosh Server G3 (Blue and White), iMac, eMac, or Mac Mini computer
o    256 MB or more RAM (512 MB for high-demand servers)
o    4 GB available hard-disk space
o    Built-in FireWire
o    Mac OS X Server v10.4.11 to v10.5x

•    Administration Console browsers:
o    Mac OS X with Safari 1.2.x or Firefox 2
o    Windows XP Pro with Internet Explorer 6 SP2 or Firefox 2
o    RedHat Linux with Netscape 7

•    Client:
o    800-MHz (or higher) G4 processor
o    192 MB or more RAM
o    40 MB available hard-disk space
o    Mac OS X v10.4.11 to v10.5x
o    Internet connection required for LiveUpdate




Price: £3.00 + VAT
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Backup Exec 2012

Description: 
Choose Carefully: The administrative fee for this downloaded product is not refundable.
 
 

Backup Exec 2012 provides continuous disk-based, tape-based, and virtual-machine-based data protection. It can protect a single server, multiple servers, application servers, a storage area network, desktop and notebook computers, and virtual environments. Backup Exec provides an intuitive interface and wizards to simplify installation, setup, backup, recovery, media management, disaster preparation, cluster installation, and agent configuration.  The 2012 release includes a redesigned administration console and improvements to virtualization, recovery, and storage configuration.

Benefits for Organisations

Regular backups can protect your organisation against a data-loss catastrophe. With Backup Exec, you can back up data from multiple sources in a centralized interface.

Agents and Options

Agents and options extend platform and feature support for Backup Exec environments. An unlimited number of these agents can be used within a network, allowing for multiple instances of agents to protect several servers. The version of Backup Exec available through the CTX Programme includes all of the available agents and options. For a complete list, see

Backup Exec agents and options.



Comparison with Similar Products

This product is one of a family of Symantec enterprise-level backup applications. For a comparison of the applications offered through the CTX programme, see the Guide to Symantec Recovery and Backup Products.

Only One License Needed

One Backup Exec license allows the Backup Exec Media Server to back up any number of devices. Only one license is required per organisation.

NFR Version

The version of this product available through the CTX Programme is the Not for Resale (NFR) version. NFR products cannot be upgraded to new releases. Organizations seeking new releases should request new donations through the CTX Programme. In addition, NFR products do not include telephone assistance with product issues or add-ons. However, free online technical support is available at

Symantec's website

through its knowledge bases and discussion forums.

Choose Carefully

The administrative fee for this online product is not refundable.

Obtaining This Product

Expect two emails. When your donation request has been approved, the CTX Programme will send a message to your organisation email address with preliminary information about obtaining this product. Shortly after, the donor partner will send an email with information needed to complete the installation or activation.

 

Features: 
 
 
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Requirements: 
 
Backup Exec system requirements can vary according to such factors as system configuration and options in use. See Symantec's Backup Exec page for a basic list of requirements. This page links to much more detailed PDF lists of compatible hardware and software.
 
 
 

Hardware:
•    Intel Pentium, Xeon, AMD, or compatible processor
•    512 MB or more RAM above the operating system's requirements; 2 GB recommended
•    1.44 GB available hard-disk space (typical installation)
•    Storage: storage media drives; robotic libraries; removable storage devices; nonremovable hard drives

Software:
•    The Backup Exec Server runs on the following operating systems:
o    Windows Essential Business Server 2008 Standard, Premium
o    Windows Server 2003/2003 R2 Standard, Enterprise, Datacenter, Web, Storage
o    Windows Server 2008 Standard, Enterprise, Datacenter, Web, Foundation, Storage
o    Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard, Standard with Hyper-V, Enterprise, Enterprise with Hyper-V, Datacenter, Datacenter with Hyper-V, Web, Foundation, Storage
o    Windows Small Business Server 2003/2003 R2 Standard, Premium
o    Windows Small Business Server 2008 Standard, Premium
o    Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials, Standard, Premium Add-on
o    Windows Unified Data Storage Server 2003 Enterprise
•    SQL Server 2005 or SQL Server Express 2005 with Service Pack 4 or later is required on all operating systems (the process of upgrading Backup Exec from an installation with Service Pack 2 automatically installs SQL Server Service Pack 4)



 

Price: £77.00 + VAT
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Norton 360

Description: 

Norton 360 protects PCs against the latest online threats and also includes tools for tuning up systems and backing up data. It does most of its work in the background while consuming few system resources and requiring little user interaction.

Benefits for Organisations

You can use Norton 360 to:

•    Protect your organisation's data from viruses, spyware, spam, and other threats and keep your backups current
•    Reduce system administration costs by keeping your computers running smoothly
•    Prevent uninvited connections to computers and other devices so they can't steal information, install and launch programs, or make other dangerous changes to your organization's computers


Major Capabilities

•    24/7 threat monitoring and insight: Aggregates reports from numerous sources, including the Norton community, to identify the latest verified threats.
•    SONAR: Uses behavior technology to identify likely threats that have not yet been reported.
•    Safe Web and Facebook:  Protects users who surf the Internet or receive Facebook feeds from dangerous links, infected downloads, and unsafe websites.
•    Organizationwide management: The cloud-based Norton Management Center allows you to fix, update, renew, and install all your organization's Norton products from a single location.
•    PC Tune-up: Provides tools to fix common computer problems, free up memory, remove unneeded files, and clean up the hard drive.

Newest Version

This product description is for the version of Norton 360 that was released in September 2012. However, when you download your Norton product, you will receive the most recent version. As updates are released, they are installed automatically.

Retail Version

This product is identical to the version sold through the Symantec website and includes the standard support, renewal, and upgrade options available with retail products.


Choose Carefully

The administrative fee for this online product is not refundable.

Obtaining This Product

When your donation request has been approved, the CTX Programme will send a message to your organisation email address with instructions for obtaining and activating this product.

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Requirements: 
Hardware:

•    300-MHz (or higher) processor for Windows XP; 1-GHz for Windows Vista or Windows 7
•    256 MB or more RAM; 512 MB recommended
•    300 MB available hard-disk space

Software:

•    Windows XP Home, Professional, Media Center with SP2 or later (32-bit); Windows Vista Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Ultimate with SP1 or later (32-bit or 64-bit); Windows 7 Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate (32-bit or 64-bit)
Other:
•    The capacity to download about 120 MB of data
•    For phishing protection — Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher (32-bit only); Firefox 3.0 or higher (32-bit only); Google Chrome 10.0 or higher
•    For antispam — Outlook 2002 or later; Outlook Express 6.0 or later; Windows Mail (spam filtering only)
•    For browser vulnerability protection — Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher (32-bit only); Firefox 3.0 or higher (32-bit only)
•    Email scanning supported for POP3-compatible email clients 

 
Price: £5.00 + VAT
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Norton AntiVirus 11.0 for Macintosh

Description: 

Choose Carefully: The administrative fee for this downloaded product is not refundable.

Norton AntiVirus 11.0 for Macintosh protects against security threats caused by computer infection. Inclusive scanning automatically detects and removes viruses, worms, and Trojan horses from incoming and outgoing email, instant messages, and any new files and applications placed on the hard drive. The software additionally protects against online threats by deleting and blocking malware and viruses when pictures, music, and software are downloaded. Vulnerability protection helps prevent identity thieves from exploiting newly discovered weaknesses in applications and operating systems.

Existing files can be scanned either manually or on a schedule, and context menus allow scanning of selected files or directories.

Not Compatible with Mac OS v10.7

This product is not compatible with Mac OS v10.7 (Lion), though there may be some limited functionality.


Retail Version

This product is identical to the version sold through the Symantec website and includes the standard support, renewal, and upgrade options available with retail products.


Downloading the Norton AntiVirus Installation File: When your donation request has been approved, the CTX PROGRAMME will send an email to your organization email address containing download instructions. The download size is about 80 MB.

Features: 
Here are some notable features of this product:

•    Protects against viruses (including macro viruses), worms, and Trojan horses.
•    Scans email attachments, instant message attachments, Internet downloads, and other incoming files.
•    Allows customized scanning of drives and directories with Custom SafeZones and Smart Volume Scanning and scheduling with Norton Scheduler.
•    Provides a dashboard widget that gives a quick summary of system protection and status.
•    Can automatically download and install new virus definitions with LiveUpdate.
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Requirements: 
Hardware:

•    Mac OS X-compatible processor, PowerPC G3 or higher or Intel Core
•    128 MB RAM (required for Mac OS X)
•    100 MB available hard-disk space
•    DVD-ROM or CD-ROM drive

Mac OS X version 10.4.10 or later. (Nonprofits with older operating systems might be able to install Norton Internet Security 3.0 for Macintosh, which includes antivirus protection.)

Internet connection required for LiveUpdate
Price: £3.00 + VAT
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Cisco 5500 Series 25-User SSL VPN License Upgrade Pack

Description: 

No Refunds or Exchanges: The administrative fee for this licence pack is not refundable, and the product cannot be exchanged.

The Cisco ASA5500-SSL-25= licence upgrade pack enables the Cisco ASA 5505 or 5510 security appliance to support up to 25 concurrent SSL VPN sessions.

SSL VPN sessions offer a flexible and secure way to extend network resources to virtually any remote user with access to the Internet and a web browser. Administrators can customise access and extend the reach of their organisations' networks to individuals according to their roles, such as teleworkers, contractors, and partners.

These SSL VPN licences are not stackable, meaning only one SSL VPN licence upgrade pack can be applied to any one security appliance. Multiple licence packs cannot be used with a single appliance. An organisation that requires a greater number of user licences than is available through TechSoup should contact Cisco directly to request licences at regular retail prices.

This licence pack does not increase the maximum number of concurrent VPN sessions a security appliance supports.

Obtaining Your Licences: Cisco donation processing takes 6 to 8 weeks upon approval. After your request is processed, you will receive a product authorization key (PAK) through standard mail. You will be directed to enter this key and your security appliance serial number on the Cisco website, where you will receive an activation key for your licence pack. Entering this key through your appliance's command-line interface will activate your SSL VPN licences.

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Price: £206.00 + VAT
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Cisco 5500 Series 50-User SSL VPN License Upgrade Pack for ASA 5510 Security Appliance

Description: 

 

No Refunds or Exchanges: The administrative fee for this licence pack is not refundable, and the product cannot be exchanged.

The Cisco ASA5500-SSL-50= licence upgrade pack enables the Cisco ASA 5510 Security Appliance to support up to 50 concurrent SSL VPN sessions.

SSL VPN sessions offer a flexible and secure way to extend network resources to virtually any remote user with access to the Internet and a web browser. Administrators can customise access and extend the reach of their organisations' networks to individuals according to their roles, such as teleworkers, contractors, and partners.

These SSL VPN licences are not stackable, meaning only one SSL VPN licence upgrade pack can be applied to any one security appliance. Multiple licence packs cannot be used with a single appliance. An organisation that requires a greater number of user licences than is available through TechSoup should contact Cisco directly to request licences at regular retail prices.

This licence pack does not increase the maximum number of concurrent VPN sessions a security appliance supports.

Obtaining Your Licences: Cisco donation processing takes 6 to 8 weeks upon approval. After your request is processed, you will receive a product authorization key (PAK) through standard mail. You will be directed to enter this key and your security appliance serial number on the Cisco website, where you will receive an activation key for your licence pack. Entering this key through your appliance's command-line interface will activate your SSL VPN licences.

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Price: £266.00 + VAT
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Windows 7 Enterprise Upgrade 64-Bit (Includes Software Assurance)

Description: 

 

 

Windows 7 Enterprise is the enterprise-level version of the latest Microsoft operating system. It works best when used in an enterprise environment along with Windows Server 2008 R2. Its enterprise-specific enhancements include simplified remote network access and management, improved virtualization, expanded search capabilities, and better security. This 64-bit version operates on a computer with a 64-bit processor and 64-bit drivers.

This is an upgrade product. To install this operating system, you must have a licenced installation of one of the following operating systems on the device where you are installing the upgrade: Windows Vista Enterprise, Business, or Ultimate; Windows XP Professional or Tablet PC; Windows 2000 Professional; Windows NT Workstation 4.0; or Windows 98."You cannot upgrade from any Home edition of Windows." Unless you are upgrading from Windows Vista, this installation requires a "clean install." This means that if the computer has an existing operating system, you must remove all operating system files and applications, install the system, and then copy back the files and reinstall the applications. For complete information, see *TechSoup's Windows 7 Upgrade Steps and Checklist.

Windows 7 Enterprise requires significant system resources, as detailed below. It is likely that PCs currently running an operating system older than Windows Vista might not be able to run Windows 7. For a good start on evaluating whether to upgrade, see *TechSoup’s Should You Upgrade to Windows 7?.

* Please note: Eligible UK Registered Charities and Charitable Housing Associations must place their donation requests via CTX, not TechSoup Stock. 

Important Volume Licencing Information:
With Windows 7, organisations can choose between two types of volume licence keys for product activation: a Key Management Service (KMS) licence key or a Multiple Activation Key (MAK). Organisations will be provided with a Key Management Service (KMS) key for Windows 7 by default on the Microsoft Volume Licencing website; that is, this is the only type of key an organisation will see unless they request a MAK.

A KMS key requires at least 25 computers on a network for activation. Organisations with fewer than 25 computers should request a MAK from the Volume Licencing website after receiving this product. For information about obtaining a MAK or deciding which type of key to use, see Microsoft's Volume Licencing Product Activation and Key Information.

Acquiring the Installation Media and Licence Key: Installing this product requires installation media and a licence key. Installation media will be shipped to you free of charge.

The licence key allows you to use the installation media to install the product on as many computers as you have received donations for. This quantity is specified in the donation email sent to your organisation email address after your eligibility has been verified and your administrative fee has been received.

Features: 

• Under the Software Assurance programme, customers acquire the right to install any new release of products covered in the agreement during the term of their coverage. 
• Expanded search features allow users to search remote document repositories, SharePoint sites, and web applications in the same way they can search their desktops using the the familiar Windows interface.
• BitLocker Drive Encryption helps protect sensitive data from being accessed by unauthorised users who come into possession of an organisation's computers.
• The DirectAccess feature enhances the productivity of mobile workers by connecting them securely to their corporate network anytime they have Internet access — without the need for VPN. IT administrators can manage mobile computers by updating Group Policy settings and distributing software updates anytime the mobile computer has Internet connectivity
• Energy efficiency features enable IT staff to conserve energy by deploying a power management policy. New diagnostics, Idle Power Management, Active Power Management, and Wake on LAN for Remote Management features help IT professionals identify and resolve PC power management problems.

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Requirements: 

Hardware:
• 1-GHz (or higher) 64-bit (x64) processor
• 2 GB or more RAM
• 20 GB available hard-disk space
• DirectX 9 graphics device with Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) 1.0 or later driver
• DVD drive

Additional requirements to use certain features:
• For sound — audio output
• For Windows XP Mode — an additional 1 GB RAM, an additional 15 GB available hard-disk space, and a processor capable of hardware virtualization with Intel VT or AMD-V turned on
• For some Windows Media Center functionality — a TV tuner and additional hardware
• For Windows Touch Technology — touch screen
• For HomeGroup file and printer sharing — networked PCs running Windows 7
• For BitLocker data protection — Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2
• For BitLocker To Go data protection — USB flash drive

Price: £8.00 + VAT
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Windows 7 Enterprise Upgrade 32-Bit (Includes Software Assurance)

Description: 

Windows 7 Enterprise is the enterprise-level version of the latest Microsoft operating system. It works best when used in an enterprise environment along with Windows Server 2008 R2. Its enterprise-specific enhancements include simplified remote network access and management, improved virtualization, expanded search capabilities, and better security. This 32-bit version operates on a computer with a 32-bit processor and 32-bit drivers.

This is an upgrade product. To install this operating system, you must have a licenced installation of one of the following operating systems on the device where you are installing the upgrade: Windows Vista Enterprise, Business, or Ultimate; Windows XP Professional or Tablet PC; Windows 2000 Professional; Windows NT Workstation 4.0; or Windows 98. "You cannot upgrade from any Home edition of Windows." Unless you are upgrading from Windows Vista, this installation requires a "clean install." This means that if the computer has an existing operating system, you must remove all operating system files and applications, install the system, and then copy back the files and reinstall the applications. For complete information, see *TechSoup's Windows 7 Upgrade Steps and Checklist.

Windows 7 Enterprise requires significant system resources, as detailed below. It is likely that PCs currently running an operating system older than Windows Vista might not be able to run Windows 7. For a good start on evaluating whether to upgrade, see *TechSoup’s Should You Upgrade to Windows 7?.

* Please note: Eligible UK Registered Charities and Charitable Housing Associations must place their donation requests via CTX, not TechSoup Stock.

Important Volume Licencing Information: With Windows 7, organisations can choose between two types of volume licence keys for product activation: a Key Management Service (KMS) licence key or a Multiple Activation Key (MAK). Organisations will be provided with a Key Management Service (KMS) key for Windows 7 by default on the Microsoft Volume Licencing website; that is, this is the only type of key an organisation will see unless they request a MAK.

A KMS key requires at least 25 computers on a network for activation. Organisations with fewer than 25 computers should request a MAK from the Volume Licencing website after receiving this product. For information about obtaining a MAK or deciding which type of key to use, see Microsoft's Volume Licencing Product Activation and Key Information.

Acquiring the Installation Media and Licence Key: Installing this product requires installation media and a licence key. Installation media will be shipped to you free of charge.

The licence key allows you to use the installation media to install the product on as many computers as you have received donations for. This quantity is specified in the donation email sent to your organisation email address after your eligibility has been verified and your administrative fee has been received.

Features: 

• Under the Software Assurance programme, customers acquire the right to install any new release of products covered in the agreement during the term of their coverage. 
• Expanded search features allow users to search remote document repositories, SharePoint sites, and web applications in the same way they can search their desktops using the the familiar Windows interface.
• BitLocker Drive Encryption helps protect sensitive data from being accessed by unauthorised users who come into possession of an organisation's computers.
• The DirectAccess feature enhances the productivity of mobile workers by connecting them securely to their corporate network anytime they have Internet access — without the need for VPN. IT administrators can manage mobile computers by updating Group Policy settings and distributing software updates anytime the mobile computer has Internet connectivity
• Energy efficiency features enable IT staff to conserve energy by deploying a power management policy. New diagnostics, Idle Power Management, Active Power Management, and Wake on LAN for Remote Management features help IT professionals identify and resolve PC power management problems.

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Requirements: 

Hardware:
• 1-GHz (or higher) 32-bit (x86) processor
• 1 GB or more RAM
• 16 GB available hard-disk space
• DirectX 9 graphics device with Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) 1.0 or later driver
• DVD drive

Additional requirements to use certain features:
• For sound — audio output
• For Windows XP Mode — an additional 1 GB RAM, an additional 15 GB available hard-disk space, and a processor capable of hardware virtualization with Intel VT or AMD-V turned on
• For some Windows Media Center functionality — a TV tuner and additional hardware
• For Windows Touch Technology — touch screen
• For HomeGroup file and printer sharing — networked PCs running Windows 7
• For BitLocker data protection — Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2
• For BitLocker To Go data protection — USB flash drive

Product functionality and appearance might vary with system configuration.

Price: £8.00 + VAT
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Windows 7 Professional Upgrade 32-Bit (Includes Software Assurance)

Description: 

 

 

A newer edition of Windows is available through the CTX Programme. For help deciding whether to request the latest edition, see CTX Programmes Upgrading to Windows 8: Four Questions to Consider.

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Windows 7 Professional is the professional edition of the previous Microsoft operating system. Compared to Windows Vista, it features enhanced performance, a simplified interface, expanded search capabilities, and more secure networking. This 32-bit version operates on a computer with a 32-bit processor and 32-bit drivers.

This donation provides one upgrade license. Request one license for this product for each computer on which you will install it.

Editions You Can Upgrade From

Only certain editions of the Windows operating system qualify for upgrades under CTX Programmes Volume Licensing agreements with Microsoft. To install this operating system, you must have a licensed installation of one of the following operating systems on the device where you are installing the upgrade:

•    Windows Vista Enterprise, Business, or Ultimate
•    Windows XP Professional or Tablet PC
•    Windows 2000 Professional
•    Windows NT Workstation 4.0
•    Windows 98 SE

You cannot upgrade from any Home edition of Windows. If your device doesn't meet the requirements for an upgrade product, you might be eligible for a full operating system license through Microsoft's Get Genuine Windows Agreement for Small and Medium Organisations programme.

Benefits for Organisations

You should consider requesting Windows 7 Professional if:

•    Your organization uses software that is not compatible with Windows 8, the latest edition of Windows
•    You need to upgrade a PC running an older version of Windows, and most of the computers at your organization are already running Windows 7

Major Capabilities

•    Windows Search: Conduct a systemwide search for programs, documents, pictures, music, and email. When you start typing in the Start menu search box, results will appear even before the search terms are completely entered.
•    Action Center: View consolidated maintenance and security alerts in one place and choose exactly when alerts should be sent.
•    Simplified networking: Use the Domain Join and HomeGroup networking features to more simply connect to an office domain or share printers, documents, pictures, music, and video on a network.
•    Improved power management: Reduce power consumption to save energy through automatic screen dimming, powering off unused ports, and a more accurate battery-life indicator.

Service Pack 1

Service Pack 1 includes all previously released security, performance, and stability updates for Windows 7.

Installing Windows 7

Unless you are upgrading from Windows Vista, this installation requires a "clean install." This means that if the computer has an existing operating system, you must remove all operating system files and applications, install the system, and reinstall the applications. For complete information, see CTX Programmes  Upgrading to Windows 7: Steps and Checklist.

Windows 7 Professional requires significant system resources, as detailed below. It is likely that PCs currently running an operating system older than Windows Vista might not be able to run Windows 7. For a good start on evaluating whether to upgrade, see CTX Programmes  Should You Upgrade to Windows 7?

Important Volume Licensing Information

With Windows 7, your organisation can choose between two types of volume license keys for product activation: a Key Management Service (KMS) license key or a Multiple Activation Key (MAK). A Key Management Service (KMS) key for Windows 8 is available by default on the Microsoft Volume Licensing website; that is, this is the only type of key you will see unless you request a MAK.

A KMS key requires at least 25 computers on a network for activation. If your organisation has fewer than 25 computers, you should request a MAK from the Volume Licensing website after receiving this product.

You have 30 days to complete activation. See Microsoft’s Activate Windows 7 on this computer.

Obtaining This Product

Installing this product requires installation media and a license key. The license key allows you to use the installation media to install the product on as many computers as you have received licenses for.

Expect three emails:


1.    When your donation request has been approved, CTX Programme will send a message to your organisation email address confirming the number of licenses you have requested.
2.    Microsoft will send an email welcoming your organization to the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC).
3.    CTX Programme will send an email with information about managing your donation at the VLSC. If you are new to the VLSC, you should wait for this email before you register there.

Software Assurance

Under the Software Assurance programme, you have the right to install any new release of products covered in the agreement during the term of your coverage.

 

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Requirements: 

Hardware:
• 1-GHz (or higher) 32-bit (x86) processor
• 1 GB or more RAM
• 16 GB available hard-disk space
• DirectX 9 graphics device with Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) 1.0 or later driver
• DVD drive

Additional requirements to use certain features:
• For sound — audio output
• For Windows XP Mode — an additional 1 GB RAM, an additional 15 GB available hard-disk space, and a processor capable of hardware virtualization with Intel VT or AMD-V turned on
• For some Windows Media Center functionality — a TV tuner and additional hardware
• For Windows Touch Technology — touch screen
• For HomeGroup file and printer sharing — networked PCs running Windows 7

Product functionality and appearance might vary with system configuration.

Price: £8.00 + VAT
 

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