New license-only purchases should be transacted through partners in the Cloud Solution Provider program.” Microsoft What could the new Microsoft Licensing changes mean for you?Īt a glance, it looks like a potential increase to spend and much confusion.
VOLUME LICENSING MICROSOFT OFFICE SOFTWARE
As of January 1, 2022, commercial customers won’t be able to buy new or renew software licenses or online services through the Microsoft Open License program. “You can continue to renew and purchase new software licenses, Software Assurance, and online services through the Open License program until December 31, 2021. But it seems that there is more to come and organizations of 500+ are just as likely to be affected. This removal of open licensing will be a big deal for small and midsized customers (100-250 employees), that up to now were able to buy multiple perpetual licenses at volume price. These transactions can only occur through partners in the Cloud Solution Partner program. Starting in January 2022, commercial customers won’t be able to buy new or renew software licenses or online services through the Open License program. 2- Open Licensing Retires after 20 Yearsįurther to the subscription-based licensing announced above for exchange server, Microsoft will also be discontinuing their open licensing program and introducing new license only purchases in its place. Academic and Government customers can continue to buy under Open beyond 31st December 2021. Commercial customers will no longer be able to opt for a perpetual licensing model. If not renewed, the organization can still access their data, but they won’t be able to modify it. Subscription-based licensing is likely to be offered by monthly or annual payments.
This will mean big changes for organizations as they start their transition away from On-premise towards subscription models. New application server products coming from Microsoft in the second half of 2021 namely, Exchange Server will be offered only on a subscription basis. Microsoft is moving to subscription licensing from its open license program. 1- Subscription Licensing Only for Exchange Server So, what are the big changes announced for Microsoft Licensing?Īs an IT professional, it is essential to stay on top of and understand the Microsoft licensing terms and pricing changes and get a grasp on how they will affect your organization’s compliance and cost.
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