Microsoft has announced a major rule change regarding its Enterprise Agreements that comes into effect on July 1, 2016, as it slowly drags its licensing model out of the Dark Ages.

Microsoft is making some changes to its Enterprise Agreement (EA) volume licensing program with a goal of getting more customers using two of its newer programs. Starting July 1, Microsoft will be ...

Microsoft's ultimate quest toward 'one volume license agreement' is taking a step forward with a coming change to its Enterprise Agreement minimums, which takes effect July 1, 2016.

Microsoft Corp. is finalizing changes to its enterprise volume licensing contracts that are expected to provide the company with more revenues -- and customers with more "incentives" to upgrade.

The new "enrollment" software licensing packages will be offered through Microsoft's Enterprise Agreement (EA) program. IT shops that choose EA licensing face some complicated decision-making, ...

Cutting out middle man dents coffers of larger service providers, helps Redmond offset AI investments The sweeping changes ...

Scott Rosenberg, CEO of Miro Consulting, a Fords, N.J.-based firm that specializes in licensing issues, expects volume licensing revenue to continue falling when Microsoft holds its third-quarter ...

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In an effort to simplify its often-confusing volume licensing, Microsoft is shortening some agreements, clarifying contract language, and cutting the number of SKUs ...

Microsoft Corp. continues to tweak its volume-licensing programs to make it easier for business customers to purchase the company’s software in bulk. In a related move, last week Microsoft said ...