Find a Microsoft partner. You continue to have full rights and access to all perpetual software licenses acquired through the Open License program. Yes, this applies to academic, commercial, government, and nonprofit organizations.
Software licenses will be available through a Cloud Solution Provider partner for commercial organizations in January , and for public sector organizations in July See this announcement for details on changes for public sector customers. Information about how to enroll and get started in the Cloud Solution Provider program is on the Microsoft partner website.
For partners, also see this blog post referring to the expanding opportunities for partners in the Cloud Solution Provider program. Please contact your current licensing partner and they will be able to help you through this change.
Microsoft Open License program changes This is the first of two articles about the Open License program. With an initial purchase of five or more licenses, you can acquire products and services as you need them over the term of your agreement.
In addition to options for commercial businesses, Microsoft also offers options through Open programs for the following industries:. Government organizations Educational institutions Qualifying c 3 nonprofit organizations Multinational organizations. Learn more about Licensing options for industries. Review the following feature comparison to help you determine which Microsoft Volume Licensing program is right for your organization. Volume Licensing Service Center You can use the Volume Licensing Service Center to download licensed products, access product keys, and manage your Volume Licensing agreements and license acquisition activity—all in one online location.
Learn how Software Assurance can help you. Get started. To buy licenses and services through Microsoft Volume Licensing programs, contact your Microsoft partner or local reseller. Make sure to ask your partner or local reseller to review program agreement terms and conditions, pricing, and payment terms during the ordering process. For more information about Microsoft Volume Licensing, or to order or renew software licenses, contact your preferred Microsoft Reseller.
In the United States, call , or find an authorized reseller. However, with Open Value, the cost of the license is spread out over three annual payments and you own the license after that. Software Assurance is included. Unlike Open License, the pricing for Open Value does not depend on the type of organization. Similarly, Open Value Subscription allows you to access the same software at an annual subscription fee. Microsoft Enterprise Agreement is a program for large companies who need to buy more than licenses at a time.
This allows companies to access bulk licenses at an affordable rate, and the price per license is dramatically lower than purchasing individual licenses.
And creates an opportunity to rethink strategy to maximize profitability and help customers adopt trends in remote work, CapEx to OpEx cash flow, and increasing cloud consumption. Becoming a Trusted Advisor. The Cloud Solution Provider program allows the partner to own the end-to-end relationship and the ability to provide a managed service offering.
You will be able to manage everything from solutions, billing and support. Better Profit Margins. Not to mention, you will have access to CSP program exclusive incentives and even funding support. Competitive Advantage. Providing a full end-to- end IT solution allows you to stand out from the competition.
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