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Ubuntu is used as a desktop operating system by thousands of businesses on millions of desktops around the world.
Looking to escape the cycle of endless Windows upgrades? Now, there's a real alternative. No licence fees. No subscription costs. With Ubuntu, you can scale your desktop infrastructure without scaling the expense.
And Ubuntu is naturally free of viruses, so there's no need for expensive anti-virus software, and you can save on all the costs of maintenance associated with malware on Windows.
What's included? | Ubuntu | Windows 7 |
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Personal productivity suite | ![]() |
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Antivirus | ![]() |
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Personal security/Firewall | ![]() |
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Archiving/Compression software | ![]() |
Basic |
PDF reader | ![]() |
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Browser options | Multiple choice | Single choice |
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Backup software | ![]() |
Basic |
“We were really surprised by how easily everyone adjusted to the new operating system.”
Martin Andel, Systems Administrator, Skalica City Hall
Ubuntu is so easy that users can complete their day-to-day office tasks quickly and efficiently. IT departments also benefit from seamless installation, simple remote management, virus-free computing and 24x7 support from Canonical.
Canonical can help you prioritise the areas of your business that will benefit the most, so you can see a faster return on your investment.
Every business is different. That's why we provide two upgrade paths.
Standard releases every six months help you stay up-to-date with the very latest technologies.
Long-term support (LTS) releases, supported for five years, are perfect if you're looking for more stability over a longer period of time.
The Ubuntu Advantage service offers fast problem resolution and access to the Ubuntu experts whenever you need them. From basic office tasks to complex development work, Ubuntu Advantage from Canonical gives your organisation all the support you need to deploy and manage Ubuntu.
What's included? | Standard | Advanced | |
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Price per desktop | Total per year | USD 105 | USD 165 |
Landscape systems management | Landscape Hosted | ![]() |
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Landscape Dedicated Server | Optional | Optional | |
Legal assurance | Ubuntu Assurance programme | ![]() |
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Knowledge and support | Knowledge base | ![]() |
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Installation, applications and systems administration support | ![]() |
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Desktop virtualisation | ![]() |
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Developer tools | ![]() |
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Optional extras | Premium Service Engineer | Optional | Optional |
With the Landscape systems management tool, you can automate updates and manage physical, virtual and cloud-based systems from a single interface. It's easy to set up, easy to use and it requires no special hardware. It features:
Canonical's Global Support & Services team provides around-the-clock coverage for Ubuntu deployments all over the world. Telephone support gives you access to engineers with first-hand experience of your issues, while the online portal lets you track the progress of cases in real time.
Exclusive to Ubuntu Advantage subscribers, the Canonical Knowledge Base is an online library of articles on technical issues including security, migration and networking.
The Canonical Assurance programme covers your business for any claims of IP infringements arising from your use of Ubuntu. Should an IP claim be made against you, Canonical will assume the legal defence and cover any costs you incur.
$105 per desktop, per year for Ubuntu Advantage, including Landscape
As the leading provider of Ubuntu services, Canonical understands what your business needs to get a productive, secure and cost-effective IT environment. That's why companies come to us – we can help them make the most of their infrastructures. Whether it's advice on the cloud, migration or virtualisation, we can help you optimise your resources.
"The Canonical team worked with us to incorporate local language support well ahead of time. As a result, students can navigate their way around the Ubuntu operating system quickly and easily"
MK Yadava, Managing Director,
AMTRON
Moving to new platforms can be challenging, but Canonical's engineers will ensure a smooth transition, helping you prioritise the areas of your business that will benefit you the most. You can expect valuable assistance at each of these stages:
We have prepared a 5 Golden Rules eBook to get you on your way.
The benefits of Ubuntu in the enterprise are clear: lower costs, improved efficiency and increased scalability. Canonical migration services ensure that you see these benefits with Ubuntu. We can help you prioritise the areas of your business that will benefit the most, so you can see a faster return on your investment. Our consultants provide you with well-defined migration phases so you know exactly when and how your IT environment will improve.