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Quick Byte: Microsoft Licensing Tip #11 – Desktop PC Applications
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Three rules for desktop PC applications: One license is required for each device using the software (locally or remotely) You can install any number of copies of any version that is supported You can also install those copies on the host OS or in a virtual hardware system You can access (if permitted) from any device that has a license for the software (e.g. Microsoft Office suite); BUT the device must have a license for the same or later edition, […]

Microsoft’s Patent for Metered Licensing Model Approved
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Last week, Microsoft received approval for a patent for technology to meter software use and access to specific computer hardware. Why would they want this? Microsoft wants to introduce a “metered pay as you go” licensing model. The new model would include fees that would be charged again as a prepaid or billed account for software and services. We believe that Microsoft is moving in this direction for several reasons; one being that their traditional licensing model is in trouble, […]

Weekly Digest of Oracle and Microsoft Licensing: Flat-rate and Pay-As-You-Go Licensing Demands, Jan. 5, 2009
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We know how much time you DON’T have so we decided to create this weekly digest to help folks stay on top of software licensing, compliance, and audit news specifically to Oracle and Microsoft. We also added other interesting tidbits on both companies here along with general licensing news that could ROCK your world. Since last week, there has been a big hullabaloo about flat-rate or pay-as-you-go licensing for vendor software. CNET News Should software face the flat-rate music future? […]

Microsoft Select 3-Tier Licensing Agreements
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For Select licensing programs, there are three separate components: Microsoft Business and Services Agreement (MBSA), Select License Agreement, and Select License enrollment.  The 3-tier agreement structure was created to allow organizations with multiple affiliates or geographies to have more flexibility. Microsoft Business and Services Agreement (MBSA) is required for any and all Select purchases. This is the master agreement that outlines contract terms common to Microsoft licensing, service, and support agreements and needs to be signed only once with or […]

Service Provider License Agreement Program Requirements
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Like the ISV licensing requirements, there are certain requirements that need to be met to qualify for cost savings found in the Service Provider License Agreement (SPLA) Program. 1-      Your organization must be enrolled in the Microsoft Partner Program as a Certified Partner for a Registered Member in the Hosting Program. 2-      You must also comply with the Services Provider Use Rights and export requirements.  In addition, as an ISV, you must provide technical support for licensed products delivered to […]

Criteria for Microsoft ISV Royalty Licensing Program
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  Independent software vendors who participate in Microsoft’s ISV Royalty program should be aware of the criteria: ISV must develop a value-added solution using Microsoft’s products and distribute it as one solution. It is expected that a Certified II or Gold II membership is maintained in the Microsoft Partner Program or your organization can purchase prepaid support options from MS or a Gold Certified Support Partner. There is a commitment of $15,000 in royalties over a three-year agreement term. Technical […]

Forecasting, Pools and Points
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With the Microsoft Select licensing programs, the terms forecasting, pools and points are heard frequently.  The three items are a means of creating license estimates and determining discounts.  We’re often asked how this is done and what it all means. Forecasting gives organizations the ability to estimate the total number of points per product pool needed over the standard 3-year licensing agreement period, which gives a licensing forecast.  The forecasted points determine an organization’s price level qualification with the biggest […]

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