Microsoft® SPLA Essentials is a new offering for organizations that want a simple and affordable way to license the latest Microsoft software to provide software services and hosted applications to customers. SPLA Essentials has limited program rights compared to the Microsoft SPLA Program. With SPLA Essentials, you can:

• Enroll easily through the SPLA Essentials website. Just click the “Sign Up” button below and follow the simple directions presented.
• Use a single online resource to enroll, place monthly orders, and manage your account all in one place—for enrollments only.
• Choose to partner with Microsoft directly or through a SPLA reseller.

SPLA is the premium offering for services providers and independent software vendors (ISVs) to license the latest Microsoft software to provide software services and hosted applications to your customers. SPLA offers additional program rights that can help your business grow. With SPLA, you can:

• Leverage the services of a data center outsourcing company for administration, testing, and maintenance support.
• Give up to 50 users product demos on Microsoft software, and provide your customers a free 60-day trial period.
• Install Microsoft products on devices you own or lease and that are located on your customer’s premises.
• Receive great price savings with the Extended Term Licenses which allow you to license select products for up to three years at a 12 percent savings—with no minimum purchase.
• Expand your business with specific price offerings available to your academic end customers through SPLA.