Jun 14, 2014
Microsoft announces plans to launch Dynamics AX 2012 R3 in the SPLA license program after July 1, 2014. The existing AX SAL model remains unchanged. We will improve the roles available with the Functional SAL and Task SAL. Service providers should download new license keys after July 1, 2014 to take advantage of improved capabilities and use rights. Microsoft also announces AX SAL price changes planned for January 1, 2015.
SAL
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SKU #
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Enterprise User SAL |
FA8-00096 |
Enterprise Device SAL |
FA8- 00092 |
Functional User SAL |
FA8-00098 |
Functional Device SAL |
FA8-00093 |
Final USD prices will not be available for preview until September 15, 2014 (subject to change).
Sep 28, 2013
Lync Server Multitenant Pack for Partner Hosting is a unified communications (UC) solution for telecom and hosting providers. The Lync Server Multitenant Hosting Pack features include integration with Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Outlook, and other communication technologies. Lync Server Multitenant Hosting Pack enables customers to manage geographically dispersed offices and mobile users in a way that reduces travel expenses, while maintaining highly collaborative team environments. Lync Server 2013 Hosting pack has been launched on June 2013.
Lync Server and Hosting Pack comparison
Lync Server provides the full capabilities across all Lync workloads and IT capabilities and should be the first consideration for Enterprise & Midmarket customers.
The Lync Hosting Pack is based on the multi-tenant architecture of Lync Online and is typically a more economical solution for customers with less than 250 users although it doesn’t support all of the Enterprise Voice & PBX features in Lync Server. These features can be enabled through third-party solutions to provide additional value added services.
To the left you see a comparison of the Lync Hosting Pack capabilities with those of the Lync Server
There are many opportunities to diversify your services and generate multiple revenue streams from your core Lync hosting practice.
Consider how to offer additional value-added services including:
One Time, Upfront fees: Network Assessments, Design and Deployment Services, Device resale, etc.
Recurring Revenue: Network Services, Audio/Video Conferencing, SIP Trunking, etc.
Upsell: Interop/Bridging, Concierge, ISV Marketplace, Custom Business Applications, etc.
Aug 27, 2013
Today, customers have a range of IT deployment options: on-premises, Microsoft delivered cloud services, and partner delivered cloud services. Microsoft is offering License Mobility through Software Assurance to provide customers the flexibility to deploy certain server applications with active Software Assurance on-premises or in the cloud, without having to buy additional licenses. This change provides customers with additional hosting flexibility and affordability.
What is License Mobility through Software Assurance?
With increasing adoption of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), customers want to move workloads and applications to the cloud without having to acquire additional licenses. For select Microsoft server products, customers can assign certain licenses to a cloud infrastructure for that customer’s use by employing the License Mobility through Software Assurance construct.
Using the License Mobility through Software Assurance option, Microsoft Volume Licensing customers with Software Assurance can deploy certain application servers in a service provider’s shared hardware environment. A partner providing the shared environment can leverage a single delivery platform to host multiple end customers, leveraging the benefits of License Mobility through Software Assurance for their dedicated application server instances.
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Aug 23, 2013
With the Microsoft Services Provider License Agreement (SPLA), you can create and deliver a hosted Microsoft Office solution. This guide will take you through the required licensing components for providing a partner-hosted Office solution to your end users.
Required Licensing for Hosted Office
Offering a hosted Office solution requires the appropriate licensing of the entire software solution stack. The software solution stack includes Windows Server, Remote Desktop Services, and Microsoft Office.
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