Jeremy Jackson

Jeremy Jackson is senior manager of software programs at CDW, responsible for landing and executing Microsoft channel and incentive programs, providing short- and long-term volume licensing strategies, and promoting the overall success of the business. His team interfaces with sales, finance and marketing to secure a high level of execution in all Microsoft programs. Jeremy is the lead subject matter expert for the Microsoft Products & Services Agreement (MPSA) and Enterprise Agreement (EA), and frequently consults with Microsoft on program issues. He joined CDW in April 2013, after 13 years of running the Microsoft business for two other global LSPs. He graduated from Georgetown University with a degree in Russian language and resides in the northwest suburbs of Chicago.

Senior Manager of Software programs

Microsoft: No More Enterprise Agreements for Sub‐500 Customers

The MPSA provides an attractive alternative for current and potential EA customers.

By Jeremy Jackson

June 30, 2016

Software

As previous postings have announced, Microsoft is implementing a change to its Enterprise Agreement (EA) program that raises the minimum entry requirement from 250 to 500 desktops or users. This takes effect on July 1, 2016. The rigidity of the program structure, with its reliance on physical counts of desktops and/or users, hasn’t lent itself…