System Center 2012 license question

Hi all, a general question regarding system center 2012 software assurance (didn't find any appropriate thread hence posting this here as SCCM is the main component in the suite)
Q: I came across 'software assurance' in the licensing document which is part of system center 2012 suite purchase (STD or DC edition). I wanted to know if we would like to extend the SA period beyond the first 3 years, how it works? Do we need to extend
the contract for an additional 3 year term (product suite + SA) or an annual basis?
thanks!

https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/servicecenter/Help/Contact.aspx
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