Microsoft wants to be teacher’s pet with new software deal
Some UK schools may now be able to get a better deal on Microsoft software following the introduction of a new licensing pilot.
Up until now schools buying Microsoft software on a subscription basis had to do so under the Schools Agreement. The agreement requires educational institutions to pay licence fees for all computers that can technically run Microsoft software – their “eligible ICT estate” – whether they actually do so or not. As a result, some schools ended up paying licences for software they didn’t use or need.
