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Publish Date : 29-Dec-2016

The Ministry of Public Administration and Communications (MPAC), IGOVTT and Microsoft have inked a new Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (MEA) to allow public servants to access the Microsoft Office Suite of programmes at reduced prices.

Under the deal, the Home Use Programme, will enable 9,388 public servants to procure the office productivity suite at a discounted price of US$9.99 as against US$399.99 for personal use during the 3-year active enrollment period.

But, all public officials seeking to benefit from this facility will have to pay for it out of their own pockets.

An official ceremony was held to sign the MEA at the Ministry of Public Administration and Communication.

Minister of Public Administration and Communication Maxie Cuffie said the new deal brings huge savings to the government.

Covering a 3-year period, the new agreement, secures about 20 per cent discount on the complete range of Microsoft products and services over the life of the deal. This means that irrespective of any rise in Microsoft's retail pricing, the discounted prices offered to the Ministry will not change over that 3 year period.

Cuffie stated : "This price freeze facility is a source of significant national cost savings . . . the last three year Microsoft Enterprise Agreement cost US$40 or$272 million more than the current one. Those saving could fund the full development programme of the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development for a year."

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