Windows Price List and Product Terms Communication - Announcing New Format Effective February 2020

Created Date: 2019-10-31 |  Last Modified: 2019-10-31

Applies To: TVO, Named OEMs

Summary - TVO

A new Windows Price List and Product Terms has been released with an effective date of February 1, 2020. This communication provides details on the new format being introduced with this new Price List and Product Terms.

For details on all of the changes to the content of the Price List and Product Terms that will be effective on February 1, 2020, please review the following communication located here.

Summary - Named

A new Windows Price List and Product Terms has been released with an effective date of February 1, 2020. This communication provides details on the new format being introduced with this new Price List and Product Terms.

For details on all of the changes to the content of the Price List and Product Terms that will be effective on February 1, 2020, please review the following communication located here.

Call to Action

Review this partner-facing communication and share the link to this page with your applicable accounts, who will see all content appropriate for their roles. Contact Windows Licensing with questions.

Familiarize yourself with the changes to the Price List and Product Terms that will become effective on February 1, 2020.

Review the new format for the Price List and Product Terms. Explore the new document available on the Licensing & Programs Resource page on DPC, under the ‘Product Terms and Price Lists, Windows – OEM’ section; a redline version will show changes from current, October 1, 2019, effective terms within the new format.

Inform partners of this publication for the new Price List and Product Terms. Assist them with navigating the new format, as necessary.

Inform partners of the upcoming availability of a Product Placemat (HW specifications only) to correspond with the new Price List. The Placemat will reflect all changes effective February 1, 2020.

Details

Microsoft is releasing an updated Windows Price List and Product Terms that will be effective February 1, 2020. This new Price List will have some important changes in formatting to make it easier for OEM partners to navigate the Price List, in an effort to address partner feedback regarding use of the Price List and Product Terms document. The new format is intended to simplify the presentation of product offerings, and make it easier for partners to navigate between the price list and related product terms.

This updated price list format is one component of a series of efforts to drive more clarity and consistency in delivery of pricing information to partners.

PLEASE NOTE: This new format is not a revision of current pricing structure and represents only changes from October 1, 2019, effective Price List. Redlines are provided for reference within the new format.

Please review the attached slide presentation for further information on this new format.

For questions please reach out to your Microsoft Account Manager.