Microsoft Entra ID Faces Global Antitrust Probes
Azure

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.

Cloud cost savings: where do you begin?
Azure

Cloud cost savings: where do you begin?

Use these 12 targeted questions to identify Azure cost-saving opportunities and improve budget control.

Time to revisit your Reserved Instances
Azure

Time to revisit your Reserved Instances

Microsoft allows you to commit to certain workloads for a period of 1 or 3 years in exchange for a rebate. Let’s focus on Reserved Instances for Compute.

Microsoft Azure Support Plans - July 2023 Update
Azure

Microsoft Azure Support Plans - July 2023 Update

According to Product Terms, Azure support plans procured via an Enterprise Agreement Enrollment or a Server and Cloud Enrollment are now “Reduction eligible”.

Licensing Remote Desktop Services (RDS) in Azure
Azure

Licensing Remote Desktop Services (RDS) in Azure

Do you need to license Remote Desktop Services CALs in Azure? It can be pretty confusing, so let us explain it as simply as possible.

Microsoft EA vs. MCA-E: A Strategic Licensing Comparison for 2025 and Beyond
Enterprise Agreement

Microsoft EA vs. MCA-E: A Strategic Licensing Comparison for 2025 and Beyond

Microsoft is shifting away from traditional Enterprise Agreements. This guide compares EA vs. MCA‑E, highlights risks, and outlines strategic actions for 2025 and beyond.

Enterprise Platform Wars-2025
Microsoft

Enterprise Platform Wars-2025

In 2025, enterprise IT splits into two camps: those embracing Microsoft’s integrated platform and those chasing flexibility through best-of-breed strategies. The winning path? It depends entirely on your organisation’s capabilities.

Microsoft's Q3 FY25: Strong on the Surface, Complexities for Customers Beneath
Microsoft

Microsoft's Q3 FY25: Strong on the Surface, Complexities for Customers Beneath

Microsoft’s strong Q3 FY25 results mask deeper challenges for customers—from mandatory CoPilot bundling and declining MACC discounts to a sales shift favoring AI, Security, and partner-led deals.

Understanding the Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment
Microsoft

Understanding the Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment

Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment (MACC) requires organisations to commit to a fixed Azure spend, offering discounts but imposing penalties if targets aren’t met. Terms depend on the agreement’s active or renewed status.

SPLA Providers, Get Your AVD Fix While You Can
SPLA and CSP Hosting

SPLA Providers, Get Your AVD Fix While You Can

If you’ve been dreaming about providing your end customers with hosted Azure Virtual Desktop under your management, here’s your chance for the next 17 months.

Rethinking IT Habits for the Public Cloud: Start Small
FinOps & Cloud Economics

Rethinking IT Habits for the Public Cloud: Start Small

Optimising cloud costs starts with right-sizing your VMs. Traditional on-prem habits of over-provisioning can lead to inflated cloud bills. Scale smartly.

Glossary: Decoding Microsoft Licensing Jargon
Unified Support

Glossary: Decoding Microsoft Licensing Jargon

Dealing with Microsoft Enterprise Agreement, MACC, and Unified Support can feel like learning a new language. Here’s a glossary to help you decode the jargon.