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Company News
AppXite Joins Aries Global
I’m pleased to share that AppXite has joined Aries Global, a software group that partners with founder-led B2B platforms across Europe and North America. Specifically, Aries Global Software Ltd. has acquired a controlling stake in AppXite, thus giving AppXite long-term backing to scale internationally and continue investing in the platform you rely on today.
What this means for our partners
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AppXite continues to operate under the same brand and leadership.
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There will be no transfer, delegation, or assignment of any duties or obligations under your existing agreements, in whole or in part, as a result of this change of control.
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Your products, services, contractual terms, and points of contact remain unchanged.
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Our business together will continue without any changes or interruption.
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We will continue investing in the platform to support subscription and usage-based services across complex channel environments.
Please see the press announcement here.
Thank you for your continued trust and partnership. We’re excited about what comes next and look forward to building it together.
Warm regards,
Nicolas Albana
CEO of AppXite
AppXite to Showcase Telco-to-Techco Monetization at MWC Barcelona 2026
We're excited to announce our participation as exhibitors in MWC Barcelona 2026, the world’s leading event for the mobile, telecommunications, and digital infrastructure ecosystem, organized by the GSMA. Taking place from March 2–5, 2026, MWC Barcelona will once again bring together global industry leaders to explore how connectivity, cloud, AI, and digital services are reshaping business models worldwide.
As telecommunications providers accelerate their evolution from telcos to techcos, AppXite will demonstrate how modern, scalable eCommerce, billing, and order management platforms are becoming a critical foundation for monetizing next-generation digital services.
Platform Updates
Greater Control Over Commercial Risk
New Credit Risk Management capabilities give distributors and sellers greater control over commercial risk while keeping sales moving smoothly. With Credit Risk Profiles, Offer Restrictions, and Credit Limit Approvals working together, partners can tailor which offers, commitments, and billing options are available based on risk level - ensuring customers only see compliant, low-risk purchasing options.
This helps prevent unintended billing setups, reduces exposure to long-term or unsupported commitments, and enables proactive review of high-value transactions before fulfillment. The result is fewer payment defaults, improved cash-flow predictability, and the confidence to support larger or higher-risk deals without adding friction to everyday business.
Learn more: Credit Risk Management, Multi-Tier Order Approval, Currency & Payments
Microsoft Extended Service Terms for Expiring NCE Subscriptions
Effective January 19, 2026, Microsoft is changing how non-renewed subscriptions behave at expiration. To support this update, the AppXite platform is introducing support for Microsoft’s Extended Service Term (EST) model, enabling CSPs to maintain service continuity and ensure accurate billing for expiring NCE subscriptions.
Effective April 1, 2026, when subscriptions are not renewed, customers can renew, cancel at end of term, or transition to an EST—separate SKUs priced at the standard monthly rate plus a 3% uplift and cancellable at any time with prorated billing.
This update enables distributors, sellers, and direct CSPs to manage post-expiration usage more predictably, avoid unexpected service disruption, and proactively guide customers through renewal decisions while aligning ongoing consumption with Microsoft’s updated commercial terms.
Learn more: Extended Service Terms Scenarios, Extended Service Term FAQ
Microsoft Extended Service Terms for NCE Subscriptions
Prevent Failed Subscription Orders with Microsoft POR Validation
The platform introduces Microsoft Partner of Record (POR) validation to help distributors and indirect resellers prepare for Microsoft enforcement and reduce order failures. A new Validate button allows users to check a reseller’s PLA ID (formerly MPN ID) in real time using Microsoft’s POR API during seller onboarding and contract management.
This enables partners to identify invalid reseller configurations early, prevent failed subscription orders and changes, and make informed decisions when supporting existing subscriptions, improving compliance readiness and operational efficiency ahead of POR enforcement.
Learn more: How to create a new Seller?, APIs: Validate PLA ID for MS seller
Vendor News
Extended Microsoft 365 & Copilot Promotions for CSP Partners to June 30, 2026
Strengthen renewal and upsell efforts with extended Microsoft 365 suite promotions through June 30, 2026: 10% discount on Microsoft 365 E3, Security add-on suites (Purview Suite and Defender Suite), and Microsoft 365 E5 three-year subscriptions; 15% discount on Microsoft 365 E5 annual term (one year); 50% discount on Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
Microsoft to Enforce CSP Partner-of-Record (POR) Validation from December 1, 2025
Starting December 1, 2025, Microsoft will strictly enforce POR validation for all CSP orders — including new subscriptions and any changes to existing ones. Partners must ensure their PLA ID is valid, tied to an active CSP tenant, and associated with a distributor in the correct CSP region.
SQL Server 2025 Available Early for Microsoft CSP Partners
Now CSP partners can purchase SQL Server 2025 starting December 17, 2025, ahead of the January 2026 price list. With this early availability, partners can get a head start on renewals and migrations, positioning your business as a trusted advisor for customers planning their next data platform upgrade.
Transition All VIP Marketplace Direct Partners from Monthly to Weekly Invoicing
After evaluation of the marketplace business, invoicing best practices, and global partner feedback, Adobe will be moving all VIP Marketplace Direct Partners’ invoice billing period from monthly to weekly. Weekly invoicing provides Direct Partners with more flexibility and helps partners better manage credit limits through smaller, more frequent payments. Invoices will be generated every Monday at approximately 12:30 a.m. PT, starting on February 1, 2026.
Adobe API Requirements – Progress Update
Platform remains on track to meet Adobe’s mandatory API requirements by February 2026. Product Change Mix, Recommendations, and Late Renewal are in active development, while High Growth, High Volume Discount, and Reseller Change have MVPs delivered. Final improvements — including pricing display fixes and Recommendations Phase 2 — are scheduled for February, keeping us well aligned with Adobe’s compliance timeline.
AvePoint Simplifying SKUs and FLY Offerings in February 2026
Starting February 2026, AvePoint will streamline its catalog by replacing the current FLY Server bundle with a standalone, annual per-object SKU and hiding FLY SaaS Tenant-to-Tenant monthly SKUs (existing subscriptions stay active). AvePoint will also unify Reseller and MSP products into single SKUs to reduce duplication and simplify the buying experience.
