New Version Rights is a benefit of Microsoft Software Assurance for Volume Licensing that allows your organization to take advantage of the latest software innovations.
You get access to new software versions that are released during the term of your Software Assurance coverage—at no additional charge to your organization.
If a new version of a Microsoft product—any program within the Microsoft Office system, for example—is released during the term of your coverage, your licenses will automatically be upgraded to the new version; you won't have to go through the traditional procurement process.
Or, if you have Software Assurance coverage on the Windows desktop operating system, you have access to the Windows Vista Enterprise operating system, which is available exclusively to Software Assurance customers.
With New Version Rights, every Microsoft product license covered by Software Assurance can be upgraded to the most recent version.
The following Volume Licensing programs are eligible for this benefit:
Open License
Select License
Select Plus
Open Value
Open Value Company-Wide/Subscription
Select License with Software Assurance Membership
Select Plus with Software Assurance Membership
Enterprise Agreement/Subscription
Campus, School and Select Academic Agreement
Campus, School and Select Academic Agreement with Software Assurance Membership
Your organization may begin using this benefit on the date your Software Assurance coverage begins. No additional steps are required to activate.
