Microsoft released a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) site with instructions for IT administrators to manage the Home Use Program (HUP) benefit through the Microsoft Store for Business. You find the FAQ site here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/licensing/licensing-programs/software-assurance-by-benefits?activetab=software-assurance-by-benefits-tab:primaryr4
The new Office 365 Home Use Program (HUP) benefit is added to the February 2019 Product Terms. If a customer has Software Assurance Membership coverage on the Applications pool then employees may buy an Office 365 Home or Personal subscription through the Microsoft Home
Microsoft Exchange Online Voice Mail Service has been added as a Software Assurance (SA) Benefit for Customers with active SA coverage for Microsoft Exchange Server Standard 2019 or Microsoft Exchange Server Enterprise 2019. For more information on the Microsoft Exchange Online Voice Mail Service,
Microsoft announced that the E-Learning Software Assurance benefit is being replaced with Microsoft Learn, a completely free service for any customer to learn Microsoft products and services. Microsoft Learn helps you quickly learn new skills with step-by-step interactive tutorials including videos and hands-on learning.
On June 19, 2025, Microsoft announced that there will be no new version of SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) for SQL Server 2025. Instead, Power BI Report Server will become the default reporting solution for customers using SQL Server. This change also comes with updated licensing eligibility, making Power BI Report Server more accessible to a
On July 16, 2025, Microsoft announced the general availability of Hotpatching for Azure Arc–connected servers running Windows Server 2025. This release introduces a subscription-based model for non-Azure machines, enabling organizations to apply updates with minimal disruption. This marks the first time Hotpatching is offered for non-Azure machines in a generally
On July 14, 2025, Microsoft released the Security Copilot capacity calculator. This new tool helps organizations estimate how many Security Compute Units (SCUs) they need to run Microsoft Security Copilot effectively. The tool is designed to support IT and security teams in planning their SCU requirements before deploying Microsoft Security Copilot. The calculator