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Microsoft Authorized Education Partner

Carmel Infotech Solutions proud to be a Microsoft Authorized Education Partner (AEP).

A Microsoft Authorized Education Partner (AEP) is authorized by Microsoft to sell its products, software, and services to educational institutions, such as schools, colleges, universities, and non-profit educational organizations, at discounted prices or under special licensing agreements.

 

Microsoft has a specific program designed to support the educational sector by providing discounted
or free access to its software, tools, and cloud services. AEPs are trusted partners who help educational institutions make the most of Microsoft products, ensuring they are compliant with licensing terms and offering value-added services.

Key Features of a Microsoft Authorized Education Partner (AEP)

  1. Exclusive Discounts and Licensing:
    1. AEPs offer educational institutions access to special pricing on Microsoft products, such as Microsoft 365, Windows, Office 365, Azure, Minecraft Education Edition, and other Microsoft software.
    2. Discounts can vary depending on the type of institution (K-12 schools, colleges, universities, non-profits), the number of users or devices, and the specific software or cloud service being purchased.
  2. Microsoft Education Licensing Programs: Microsoft offers several educational licensing programs, and AEPs assist institutions in selecting the most appropriate one:
    1. Microsoft 365 Education: Provides institutions with access to the core Microsoft productivity tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) for students and staff, along with additional tools like OneDrive and SharePoint for collaboration.
    2. Microsoft Volume Licensing: For larger institutions or those that need to purchase a significant number of licenses, AEPs offer volume licensing programs like the Microsoft School Agreement, which can provide flexible and cost-effective ways to license software across a campus or district.
    3. Azure for Education: A cloud-based service that provides educational institutions with access to powerful computing, storage, and networking resources in the cloud.
    4. Office 365 Education: Includes free or discounted access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Microsoft Teams for students, faculty, and staff.
  1. Perpetual Licenses: The user buys the license once and can use the software indefinitely, but may need to pay for updates or support after a certain period.
  2. Example: Traditional software like Microsoft Office.
  3. Subscription Licenses: The user purchases access to the software for a set period (e.g., monthly or annually). The license is active only as long as the subscription is paid.
  4. Example: SaaS applications like Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft 365.
  5. Volume Licenses: Discounts provided for organizations purchasing multiple licenses for many users or devices. Volume licensing is often sold to businesses, government agencies, and educational institutions.
  6. Example: Microsoft Volume Licensing, Adobe’s Volume Licensing Program
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