Flex for Services launch extends flexible consumption model to partner services offerings
Why this matters: Changes partner service delivery and commercial structure but no specific MDF, rebate, or discount figures were disclosed.
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CrowdStrike introduced Flex for Services, a consumption-based model that extends flexible purchasing to partner-delivered services such as those offered by GSIs, MSPs, and incident response firms. Qualifying customers can access a zero-dollar trial fund to initiate engagements under the new model. The program aligns services consumption with the existing Flex licensing approach already available for platform products.
What changed
- New Flex for Services program launched, enabling consumption-based billing for partner-delivered cybersecurity services.
- GSIs, MSPs, and incident response partners are eligible to participate in the program.
- Zero-dollar trial fund introduced for qualifying customers entering service engagements.
- Services consumption model extended to align with CrowdStrike's existing Flex platform licensing structure.
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