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What do you think of Microsoft's internal use rights licensing changes?
Microsoft has decided to slash its internal use rights licensing program, which means partners will now have to pay to use the company's software. The change has
sparked anger
among partners. Microsoft says its
new plans to invest in partners
will more than make up for the change.
CRN wants to know what Microsoft Australia partners think about the change!
Are you a Microsoft partner?
Yes
No
No, but we are considering a relationship with Microsoft.
How will the end of internal use rights (IUR) impact your business?
Zero impact
Small impact - we don't use IUR much
Moderate impact - it'll hurt, but not badly
Significant impact - we rely on IUR and removing it will hurt
What will the removal of IUR cost your business each month?
$0 - $1000
$1001 - $2500
$2501 - $5000
$5000+
Do the changes to IUR change the way you think about Microsoft?
I trust Microsoft MORE after this change
I trust Microsoft LESS after this change
Do you think Microsoft's new channel plans will
Deliver more value than IUR
Deliver the same value as IUR
Deliver less value than IUR
It's too early to say - I need to see the rubber hit the road
Will the changes to IUR make you:
MORE LIKELY to invest in Microsoft skills and to recommend Microsoft software to clients
LESS LIKELY to invest in Microsoft skills and to recommend Microsoft software to clients
No change
Will the changes to IUR see you diversify by starting or strengthening partnerships with other vendors?
Yes
No
No change
Will the changes to IUR mean you reconsider using Microsoft software in your business?
No - we didn't use it anyway
No - the cost of migration is too high
No - but we decided to move to something better before IUR was pulled
Yes - We're angry
Yes - Removing IUR has given us the push we need
How partner-friendly do you think Microsoft is
NOW
?
Hostile to partners
Loves partners
Clear
How partner-friendly do you think Microsoft was BEFORE these changes?
Hostile to partners
Loves partners
Clear
If someone from Microsoft called to ask about these changes, what would you say to them? (Keep it respectful, please!)
