Articles on Microsoft

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.

Microsoft will auto-install its Copilot app on Windows PCs with Office apps from October 2025, bypassing consumer opt-outs and fuelling debate on cost, consent, and competition.

FTC launches its most sweeping Microsoft probe since the 1990s, targeting AI partnerships, bundling practices, cloud dominance, and national security risks.

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.

UK regulators confirm what many suspected: Microsoft’s licensing model distorts the cloud market, inflates costs, and traps customers in artificial dependencies.

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 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.

Microsoft transforms its AI strategy by shifting from traditional software to agentive AI, with Copilot becoming the new interface for productivity and enterprise automation.

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.

There is quite a bit of biased and outdated advice about the Microsoft Cloud Solution Partner Program. Let’s cut through the noise and get you up to speed.

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

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.