In an attempt to retain recession-hit companies seeking to opt out of their software maintenance contracts, Microsoft is wooing them by cutting the price of leasing software by as much as 26 percent. Until July 3, large companies and organizations can sign up to subscribe to Microsoft Office 2007, Windows Vista, or two bundles of client access licenses (CALs) for server software and save more than a quarter off the list price, according to the Web site, MicrosoftIncentives.com.

Microsoft cuts software leasing costs to retain companies