For education organizations with 1,000 or more users or devices, Microsoft offers the following options: •
Enrollment for Education Solutions (EES) provides qualified academic customers with 1,000 or more users
a way to acquire Microsoft software and services under a single subscription agreement. The EES provides
coverage for Education Platform Product cloud services through one annual count of Education Qualified
Users, the ability to add additional products as needed, student licensing options, and the benefits of
Microsoft Software Assurance.
Programs for services and solution providers Microsoft offers programs that can meet the specific needs of organizations that partner with Microsoft to
provide additional software and services:
•
Cloud Solution Provider program with the Microsoft Partner Agreement. Cloud Solution Provider
partners create and deliver differentiated offers to customers, selling the Microsoft cloud portfolio and third-
party solutions from the Microsoft commercial marketplace alongside their own value-added solutions and
services.
•
Microsoft Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Royalty Licensing and Distribution Agreement. The
Microsoft ISV Royalty Licensing Program is for ISVs who want a convenient way to license Microsoft
products and integrate them into a unified solution. ISVs can then replicate the business solution and
distribute a fully licensed solution to their customers.
•
Microsoft Services Provider License Agreement. Microsoft Services Provider License Agreement is for
service providers and ISVs who want to license eligible Microsoft products to host Microsoft software
services and applications to end customers. The agreement provides the license rights to host specific
Microsoft products.
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