New Version Rights
As a Microsoft Software Assurance customer, you are eligible to upgrade to new versions of licensed software that are made available during your term of Software Assurance coverage. With New Version Rights, you can upgrade to the latest version of a product for which you have ordered Software Assurance coverage if a new version is made available during the covered period. You can run the latest version in place of the underlying licensed product. For example, if a new version of the Microsoft Office system is released during the term of your coverage, your covered licenses will automatically be upgraded to the new version. If you acquire perpetual licenses through Software Assurance, you can deploy the upgrades after your coverage has expired.
Microsoft is continually delivering new versions of its software. Some exciting new releases are available now, and more are planned for the coming months. The New Version Rights benefit makes it easier for you to acquire and deploy these and other new software releases.
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Eligibility
Every license covered by Software Assurance can be upgraded to the newest version.
The following Volume Licensing programs are eligible for this benefit:
| • | Open License |
| • | Open Value |
| • | Open Value Company-wide |
| • | Open Value Subscription |
| • | Select License |
| • | Select License Software Assurance Membership |
| • | Enterprise Agreement |
| • | Enterprise Subscription Agreement |
Learn More
View a table listing the Microsoft Volume Licensing programs eligible for this and other Software Assurance benefits.
Learn how to activate Software Assurance benefits.
Find out how to get Software Assurance.
Read real-life examples of how other businesses are deriving value from their Software Assurance benefits.