Learn about Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA)

Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA)

The Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA) is a volume licensing program tailored for large organizations with 500 or more users or devices. Therefore, it allows businesses to license Microsoft software and services under a single, streamlined agreement. Additionally, it delivers cost savings, administrative simplicity, and flexible deployment options across on-premises and cloud environments.

Key Features and Benefits

1.  Volume Licensing

Designed for enterprise-scale needs, the EA provides significant volume discounts across Microsoft products and services, lowering total cost of ownership through consolidated purchasing.

2.  Standardized Licensing

Therefore, its a single, organization-wide agreement simplifies license management and compliance, ensuring consistent terms and reducing administrative overhead.

3.  Software Assurance (SA)

Included with the EA, Software Assurance offers benefits like:

• Access to the latest Microsoft software

• Training and deployment planning services

• 24/7 support

• License mobility and upgrade rights

•  Three-Year Commitment

  
  

EAs are typically based on a three-year term with fixed annual pricing, offering budget predictability. Custom terms and early renewal options may be negotiated.

5.  Annual True-Up

Each year, organizations can "true-up" their license count—adding new users/devices to remain compliant—ensuring they only pay for what they’re using as they grow or change.

6.  Flexibility Across Cloud and On-Premises

The EA supports a hybrid IT strategy, enabling organizations to license both:

• On-premises software (e.g., Windows Server, SQL Server)

• Cloud services (e.g., Microsoft 365, Azure)

This flexibility supports digital transformation at an enterprise scale.

An alternative to a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement due to the requirements is a Microsoft CSP Agreement.  CSP agreements are a part of the Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider.  They offer massive discounts including major flexibility. The only Microsoft CSP and Microsoft Partner to be able to offer 30-40% off all Microsoft Licensing is Technology Solutions Worldwide.

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