Independent software developers can now use volume software to host their own software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications for commercial customers. The change, announced as part of a broad "refresh" of Microsoft's volume licensing agreements in Oct. 2009, significantly reduces the licensing and operational costs associated with hosting applications on the Microsoft platform. Other changes in the refresh include elimination of a grace period for Software Assurance (SA) renewals and a change in buyout fees for subscription licensing.

Sections in Microsoft Volume Licensing Report:

• Rules Target Application Developers
  
• Other Volume Licensing Changes
  
• Resources
  

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