Rights
Purchase Windows IoT licenses and preinstall them on your devices before shipment
Access to Microsofts OPK tools to build and deploy OS images
Receive updates, licensing resources, and support - facilitated by Kontron
Everything You Want to Know About a Customer License Agreement (CLA)
An agreement with Microsoft
Required to purchase and ship with Windows IoT
No cost to sign up
Covers all IoT, Server IoT, and SQL Server IoT products
No minimum purchase requirements
CLA is updated every 5 years by Microsoft; term may vary
Responsibilities
Affix a COA sticker and ship the Microsoft EULA with each device
Ensure the devices you license qualify as fixed-purpose
Act as the first line of support for your customers - not Microsoft
Windows IoT licensing starts here. In around 48 hours, the three steps below will be complete and you'll be ready to start building and testing your image.
To provide the most accurate quote, we need to have your Microsoft Customer Licensing Agreement (CLA) information. We can use a CLA created by another distributor to provide pricing.
FAQ
What is a CLA?
CLA stands for Customer License Agreement, which is an agreement between an OEM (original equipment manufacturer) and Microsoft. It lets the OEM purchase and use Windows Embedded and IoT OS (operating system) products for embedded applications and connected devices. It also grants the OEM access to download the OS software in the Microsoft Software Order Center, and purchase the software licenses through an Authorized Distributor, such as Kontron.
When do I need a CLA?
As an OEM, you need to sign the CLA before downloading the Windows software for development and before placing a purchase order for the software licenses.
What’s the CLA process?
To obtain a CLA, you must coordinate with an Authorized Distributor such as Kontron to initiate the CLA request. After your request, Microsoft sends an email to the OEM designated contact to fill out and submit the request. Once submitted, Microsoft will review and approve the request. Once approved, Microsoft will send another email to your designated contact confirming the CLA is in place.
What does it cost?
There is no cost to request or sign the CLA.
What information does Kontron need to initiate a CLA?
If you don’t yet have a CLA, we will need the following information in order to set you up with one:
Company Name and Any DBA
Company Address (Street, City, State, Zip)
Company Website
Company Industry/ Device Type
Estimated annual volume of licenses needed (can be rough estimate)
Are these devices connected to the internet? If so, what cloud provider is being used?
Primary Contact First and Last Name
Primary Contact Email Address
Primary Contact Phone Number
Primary Contact Job Title
Interested in creating a new form that includes all the details for initiating a CLA and would require additional info about what license they're looking to buy
How long does it take?
Typically CLA requests are reviewed and approved within 48 hours. However, if any ARA (Additional Rights Agreement) is being requested with the CLA, the ARA approvals can take up to 1-2 weeks for Microsoft to approve.
What is an ARA?
ARA stands for Additional Rights Agreement. It is a subsidiary agreement under the CLA that is set up to add authorized subcontractors (or outsource manufacturers), third-party integrators, or third-party brand names that need to be involved in the development, licensing, or branding aspects of an OEM’s application or device.
How do I add an ARA to my Company’s CLA?
If you already have a CLA in place and need to add or change an ARA, contact your Kontron account executive to initiate the new or change request or contact us.
What should I do now?
To begin the process, fill out this form and Microsoft will send your primary contact an electronic version to sign online. Kontron will be with you every step of the way.
Or fill out our general contact us form for further assistance.