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Why Choose Virtue for your Software Licensing?

Virtue Technologies is a Microsoft authorised education reseller, meaning we are able to help all academic establishments with their licensing requirements.

Having many years of experience in the education sector, we understand that you want the most cost-effective and simple licensing solutions for your school’s software.

Microsoft Enrolment for Education Solutions (EES)

We offer Microsoft’s single subscription agreement which covers all products licenced across your school based on the number of Full Time Equivalent (FTE) staff.

The Microsoft Enrolment for Education Solution (EES) offers:

  • Easy compliance
  • Customised solutions
  • Lower TCO and administration
  • Simplified asset management

With EES you can licence single, multiple or even an entire school system, such as a local authority without the need to track every computer in your system, just your FTE (staff that work over 200 hrs per year) count once per year.

Virtue Technologies will help you find the right solution and sign and submit the agreement and enrolment, keeping everything as stress-free and seamless as possible.

Benefits of EES

  • Counting FTE staff once per year covers all staff and shared-use computers allowing for accurate licensing for the products they need
  • Free web access for non-education qualified users giving free access to Office 365 A1 and the ability to subscribe to cloud services or on-premises products.
  • Broad access to the full suite of products and services and the most current versions of licensed software
  • Push the boundaries of your classroom with advanced productivity tools designed to enhance the educational experience
  • Easy to add products across the organisation so you can deliver the right mix of tech and services to your faculty, staff and students
  • Certain products qualify for student licences at no extra cost

What EES includes

We will help you select and order the subscription licences for your school or college from a wide range of Microsoft software through EES. These include:

Microsoft 365 A3 Plan:
  • Windows 10 Education E3
  • Microsoft Office 365 A3
  • EMS E3
  • Minecraft: Education Edition
Microsoft 365 A5 Plan:
  • Windows 10 Education E5
  • Microsoft Office 365 A5
  • EMS E5
  • Minecraft: Education Edition

Examples of software products available as additional products include: Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project, Windows Server and Exchange Server, as well as additional CALs or Microsoft Online Services.

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Following issues with their original provider, it became imperative that their IT support move to a provider who could help them navigate their licenses, in a straightforward manner.

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What our customers say

Some of the nice words our customers say about their experience

Fortunately, I got through to Wiktor who had it sorted in a jiffy, and promptly went on to sort out the firewalls at all of our schools in readiness for when they can access.

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Rose A Multi Academy Trust in Wigan

As a high school Network Manager, working with Virtue has been a huge support which I’ve highly valued.

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Lee Network Manager at a High School in Preston

I wanted to mention I met someone who works for virtue today called Dave. He has been so helpful and solved a few issues for me very quickly

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Carol Teacher at a Primary School in Bradford

Thanks so much Mike, I can’t tell you how grateful I am for all of your hard work today! This has been a long-standing issue for me and I’m just so relieved it’s all sorted.

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Martin Computer Co-ord at a Primary School in Skelmersdale

Wiktor was on it straight away and communicated with her every step until he found the files needed

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Rose Financial Director at a Multi Academy Trust in Wigan

Magda in ICT is always being helpful with Staff and Student ICT troubles. Magda is always Happy to Help!

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Jessica From a Secondary School in Cumbria

Ben and Ed have been very helpful and have sorted out any issues we may have had in a very timely manner.

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Khadija The Bursar at a Primary School Preston

Very swift response from David! He is worth his weight in gold!!

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Fiona Head Teacher at a Primary School in Ulverston

Peter Jones was very skilled in resolving this firewall issue and is always patient.

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Andrew Network Manager at a College in Skelmersdale

Conor is always fast to respond and always works to see an issue through, checking on completion too. Thanks Conor!

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Chris Head Teacher at a Primary School in Bradford

Due to good purchasing, specking of the right kit for us and your technicians skill in installing it correctly – should unexpected power failures occur, we were able to restore normal service in under 2 hours. What you guys do does make a hell of a difference in a school like ours – so please let the team know – keep it up!!

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Robert Network Manager at a Grammar School in Cheshire

I am pleased with the implementation of our new internet lines and how Sam and the team at Virtue handled the project.

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Steve Strategic ICT Manager at a High School in Birkenhead

Dragos is a credit to Virtue Technologies and resolved my issue with speed and professionalism.

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Matthew Network Manager at a College in Staffordshire

Myles was a great help, we had Veeam support involved as well in the background and fixed the issue with Myles thinking ahead.

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Alex Network Manager at a College in Cheshire

Outstanding on all accounts. Friendly and approachable team and issue resolved quickly and efficiently. Thanks!

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James Teacher at a High School in Cumbria

Very quick response and completed actions to meet my needs.

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Janine Headteacher at a Primary School in Cumbria

Faultless Service – Brilliant People at Virtue. A big thanks from me to all those involved.

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Jez Implementation Manager at a College in Burnley

The switch issue is now sorted thanks to Mike’s diligent approach and skill. He provided a first class service.

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Simon Network Manager at a Secondary School in Stockport

A breath of fresh air, always very polite and positive, no job too small. Always on it and goes above and beyond every time! Absolutely love Gulfareen!

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Francesca Teacher at a Primary School in Bradford

It was great having Mike onsite on Friday, he was very thorough and also a really pleasant chap to get along with.

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Neal Network Manager at Secondary School in Cheshire

As always, with the help of Virtue’s skilled engineers, the issue was tracked down and resolved.
Great work, fantastic Team work, well done.

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Paul Network Manager at High School in Wigan

A huge ‘Thank You’ to the IT Technicians Team. There have been many challenges and they have done a fantastic job of keeping things going. We thank the Technicians for all their hard work.

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Peter Headteacher at a College in Blackburn

I wanted to say thanks to Paul for all the work that he did in terms of the report. I honestly don’t know what would have happened without his input! It is very much appreciated. Many thanks again.

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Maura Business Manager at a High School in Cheshire

Excellent support from Myles. Above and beyond what I was hoping. Investigated the issues, and implemented the solution and then took time to explain and show me what had been implemented.

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Andrew Network Manager at a Secondary School in Dewsbury

I want to let you know that the IT Team you have is great. They have all been really supportive of any request for assistance and nothing is ever too much trouble for them to help with. Thanks

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Anna Wallace Assistant Head at Appleton Academy

Very happy with Joshua, he’s always very attentive and thorough in his work.

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Paula Hoque IT Co-ordinator at Crowcroft Park Primary School

Thank you. I can’t praise Ryan enough, he did everything he could to sort it. Thank you for accommodating the schedule change. Also, thanks to Mike for his value input last week. Two great engineers who do your company proud.
Thanks x

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Geraldine Pollock at Bowerham Primary School

The quality of the quotes and the process Virtue have for order confirmations (along with the speed at which they are generated) was significantly better than all the other businesses we dealt with. Virtue made it really easy for us.

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Lee Timoroksa Network Manager at Carr Hill High School

I just want to let you know that lots of my staff are speaking really positively about the support they’ve received from Virtue.

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Sophie McCabe Executive Headteacher at Arlecdon Primary School and Thornhill Primary School

When spoken to Dragos regarding support related calls he has been helpful, reassuring and been as helpful as possible on every occasion.

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Jeanine Allen Business Manager at Lowton CofE High School

Patricia is a great asset to Team Virtue. Her quick responses to any question posed are what customers need and, if she’s not able to answer, she always put us at ease by forwarding our query elsewhere. Requests for quotes are quick and detailed, and it’s great to know there’s a friendly voice/email at the other end if ever we need it.

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Paul Sharpe Network Manager at St. Peter's High School

Virtue Technologies actually understand what goes on in schools, it’s not all about a computer on a desk, it’s about the experience for the students. I think we share that with Virtue.

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John Robinson Operations Director, Rowan Learning Trust

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David Armsby Network Manager, St. Edward's College

Professional and polite communications. Dealt with issues swiftly and expertly. Very pleased with the service.

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Relph Higson Headteacher, Holmeswood Methodist School

Very efficient and able, which brings confidence that work is being completed well.

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