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Agent 365: Facts, Slip-Ups, and Speculations
Agent 365 formalises identity and governance for AI agents within Microsoft 365, but its licensing model remains undisclosed. This article outlines confirmed facts, withdrawn guidance, and documented uncertainties in the current public information.
Learnings from an Enterprise Agreement Renewal for a Large Multinational Enterprise
A nine-month Enterprise Agreement renewal exposed what truly drives outcomes: early alignment, structured governance, timing discipline, flexible strategy, and stronger executive and negotiation capabilities.
Does AI Processing Require Explicit Consent Under GDPR? Separating Fact from Fiction
AI processing doesn’t automatically require consent. What matters is the purpose, context, and whether decisions are made without human involvement.
Negotiating to low in the organisation
Deals stall when sellers rely on intermediaries. To avoid delays and dilution, engage directly with those who hold budget and authority.
4 obstacles to your successful SPLA business
Every business needs to make money. And in the SPLA business, a few obstacles are in the way of making a profit.
Switching from EA to CSP? Read this first!
Is it still a good idea to switch some or all of your Microsoft licensing to CSP in 2062? Here’s a story you may relate to.
Microsoft's Agent 365: A Licensing Puzzle Wrapped in an AI Enigma
Agent 365 introduces licensed AI ‘users’ inside Microsoft 365 — with no clear definition, unpredictable pricing, and blurred lines between bots, copilots, and agents.
Can Your Microsoft Partner Help with SPLA Audits?
SPLA partners support you operationally, but can’t represent you in Microsoft audits. Knowing where their role ends helps avoid costly assumptions.
Why SAM Tools Fail You in Microsoft Audits
SAM tools don’t protect you in Microsoft audits: mismatched methodologies, incomplete discovery, expired SA, and no expert validation. Audit defence requires ongoing discipline and expertise, not green dashboards.
Enterprises Are Still Deciding if Microsoft 365 Copilot Is Worth It
Enterprises continue to debate whether Microsoft 365 Copilot’s AI features justify the cost, as measurable ROI remains elusive.
Microsoft Entra ID Faces Global Antitrust Probes
Microsoft Entra ID faces simultaneous antitrust probes in the US, EU, and UK, as regulators scrutinise its bundling with Microsoft 365, market dominance in identity management, and systemic security risks.
Why We Don't Sell Microsoft Licences
Independent Microsoft advice means no hidden sales agenda: we don’t sell licences, we negotiate harder, cut costs deeper, and challenge Microsoft without compromise.