Microsoft

How can LCSI being a Microsoft Certified Partner add value to your business?

LCSI has earned the Microsoft Network Infrastructure Solutions Competency proving our expertise and wide range of skills related to designing infrastructure solutions for small to midsize businesses that include Windows Server Solutions based on the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 Server operating system, or Microsoft Small Business Server 2000 and Windows Small Business Server 2003.

These implementations include designing solutions that connect Windows-based servers, PC locations, and the Internet; installing a server farm; or building a

Windows Small Business Server stand-alone solution that includes file/print capabilities.

Below are just a few of the features of how LCSI's Microsoft Partnership can benefit your business:

We offer several areas of technical expertise including infrastructure, networking, office automation, e-commerce, collaboration, business intelligence and other expert abilities.

LCSI services include consulting, training, implementation, maintenance/support, and hosting services.

LCSI has direct support from Microsoft - 24x7.

LCSI supplies a wide range of experience to your projects, with numerous, multi-platform technology solutions for all types of industries.

In addition, we can provide an affordable and simple funding solution using the Microsoft Financing Service.

Microsoft® Financing has a unique way of solving business problems. We provide financing options for software-centric needs or more comprehensive solutions, including software, services, and hardware. By financing your IT solutions and spreading the payments over the life of your IT investment, we can help optimize your budget to meet your IT needs and free up your corporate credit lines for other investments.

There are no hefty down payments or additional charges just a smart solution that makes excellent business sense. We shift the focus from, How will I pay for it? to, What do I need?

Benefits at a Glance

Microsoft Financing provides affordable choices to acquire the IT solutions you need within the budget you currently have. We offer competitive terms that enable organizations of all sizes to finance software and solutions offerings, including consulting services and hardware. Here are some other noteworthy highlights:

Own the hardware you purchase outright.
Acquire all your IT needs cost-effectively.
Plan your long-term IT investments.
Streamline your financing process.
Conserve your capital.
Preserve your financial credit lines.
Match your payments to use.

WHY FINANCING?

It's a fact that the vast majority of IT purchases are cash transactions. Microsoft believes there's a smarter way to do business. Microsoft Financing helps make IT solutions more affordable to customers through predictable payments that are more evenly spread over the life of the IT investment. Whether you need software or a more comprehensive IT solution, our payment options can fulfill your IT needs no matter if your budget is US$60,000 or US$1,000,000. Microsoft Financing can even structure payments for select customers.

FAQ'S OF FINANCING

Q. How does Microsoft Financing help my business?

A. As part of Microsoft Corporation, Microsoft Financing provides one simple, easy, and affordable financing option to facilitate the acquisition of Microsoft licenses and IT solutions.

Q. How is Microsoft Financing unique?

A. Microsoft Financing is unique in that it offers a financial solution for software-centric or more comprehensive IT needs, including software, services, and hardware. We offer more options than traditional loans and leases.

Q. How long can the solution be financed?

A. Financing terms are anywhere from 24 to 60 months, depending on the program.

Q. Will rising interest rates affect my APR?

A. Upon commencement of a financing transaction, our payments are fixed and our financing terms are competitive.

Q. Is there a maximum or minimum transaction size?

A. Transactions must exceed US$10,000. Microsoft Financing has sole discretion in granting credit.

Q. Will the offer be flexible enough to add on products or services during the term of the contract?

A. The offer terms allow for easy additions starting at US$5,000. Additional credit approval may be required.

Q. How is Microsoft Financing different than a lease?

A. Microsoft Financing offers loans not leases. You will receive rights to use the software as long as needed based on payment terms. You will also own the equipment at the beginning of the contract. And unlike many leases, there are no additional fees or down payments. Everything is a known value that is agreed upon before the customer signs the contract.