Microsoft is introducing a new Authorised Education Reseller (AER) programme, and as of 1 July all open volume licensing sales will only be fulfilled for resellers with current AER status.

According to a partner network email, Microsoft AERs will receive the following benefits:

• Web-based training
• Members-only Web site
• Logo for use on marketing collateral and listing on Microsoft Web site

Coinciding with the AER programme launch, all AERs will have exclusive access to a new Education Licensing solution - a cost-effective licensing offer that provides academic institutions with:

• Assured coverage for desktop platform products
• One annual employee count
• Flexibility to add products in any quantity
• Simplified asset management
• All under a single, evergreen subscription agreement