Articles on Licensing

AI agents challenge Microsoft’s traditional per-user licensing. Per-transaction and consumption-based models may replace M365 licences, reshaping how enterprises pay for Office file operations.

Microsoft moves from licensing human users to licensing digital agents, with Entra Agent ID, Copilot orchestration, and embedded knowledge creating a new revenue model where ARPAA joins ARPU in EA negotiations.

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.

From dongles and perpetual EULAs to AI-driven subscriptions and blockchain enforcement — software licensing became a $850B+ force reshaping enterprise IT.

Microsoft Azure Arc is changing the game for SQL Server licensing, offering service providers new ways to meet their clients’ needs. With Azure Arc, clients can connect any SQL Server to Azure and take advantage of pay-as-you-go licensing for greater flexibility and cost savings.

This is the most frequently asked question about Microsoft System Center licensing and the biggest source of confusion. Fortunately, there is a simple answer.

Here’s a simple guide on how to license Microsoft SharePoint in SPLA and calculate Subscriber Access licences and processor licenses for SharePoint Hosting.

Understand OEM license restrictions for service providers. Hosting, rentals, Windows Server, and essential compliance tips.

Let’s look at the licensing rules, requirements and limitations, explore Copilot’s economic impact, and dive into pricing and ROI.

In an Enterprise Agreement true-up, you are supposed to recount the licenses your organisation is using. Identify and exclude bundled SQL Server licenses!

Consolidating in a hardware cluster is a lesser-known strategy to dramatically reduce SQL Server licensing fees through efficient instance deployment.

Understand the differences between many Windows Server licensing scenarios in the Cloud. We compare terms for Azure, AWS, Google, and “regular” providers.