GitHub Enterprise now includes GitHub Copilot access for licensed users
GitHub announced that enterprises working with a GitHub or Microsoft account team can now have GitHub Copilot included with GitHub Enterprise for every licensed user. Previously, administrators had to manage Copilot licensing separately from Enterprise seats; the source excerpt is truncated and does not give full details.
Why it matters
Bundling Copilot into GitHub Enterprise changes how enterprise seat counts and software licensing costs are structured, which can affect budgeting for teams that build and maintain online products.
Who should care
Engineering leads, IT and procurement teams at companies using GitHub Enterprise, and developers at those organisations.
What you can do
Check with your GitHub or Microsoft account team whether Copilot is included in your current Enterprise agreement and compare the bundled cost against your existing Copilot licences.