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| Online Suite Prices Drop for EAs |
| Tuesday, 02 March 2010 |
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Prices for the Business Productivity Online Suite (BPOS) have been cut as much as 50% for customers with Enterprise Agreements (EAs) that include a suite of Client Access Licenses (CALs). BPOS is a suite of Microsoft-hosted applications that include online versions of Exchange, SharePoint, and Communications Server, as well as the Live Meeting Web conferencing service. The change restores EA customers' superior discount levels, but could put pressure on BPOS resellers.
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