Licensing question windows 7 from XP OEM

Hi.
I have about 10 laptops with XP pro (OEM) on them. I'd like to upgrade them to Windows 7. I have enoughvalid windows 7 Pro KMS and MAK keys available. Is this valid to upgrade with? Could I use the ISO version of Windows 7 pro (from MS licensing centre) and deploy a new image?
I see a similar discussing here http://community.spiceworks.com/topic/533209-windows-xp-oem-to-windows-7-volume-licensing-upgrade?st... but I'm more curious if this is valid License wise
Many thanks
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