Microsoft Corp. today announced simplifications and improvements to its volume licensing programs, including a subscription option for enterprise customers. Other changes include a simplified approach to upgrades, a simpler sales process, new online licensing management tools and broadened eligibility for the popular Enterprise Agreement (EA) option. The changes to licensing, which take effect Oct. 1, 2001, are the latest in a series of improvements Microsoft is making to its products, support, consulting services and business operations to better align with the needs of enterprise customers.

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