Articles on Microsoft Customer Agreement
Microsoft slashed EA discounts for large organisations
Microsoft is ending decades of volume-based EA discounts. From November 1, 2025, all organisations will start at Level A pricing, forcing large enterprises to renegotiate or face multimillion-dollar cost increases.
Microsoft Enterprise Agreement is Finished. Or is it?
Regardless of your organisation’s size or location, now is the time to begin preparations for the end of the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement. It may not happen to your organisation in 2025, but considering current developments, it could happen sooner than expected.
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.
TRUE or FALSE: The truth about Microsoft CSP 2026
There is quite a bit of biased and outdated advice about the Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider program. Let’s cut through the noise and get you up to speed.
How to negotiate an excellent Microsoft deal in 2025
Microsoft has effectively created a situation where organisations feel almost captive to their offerings. Alternatives are diminishing, and suppliers have little incentive to offer compelling discounts unless there’s a strong business case or a significant alternative presented.
What is CSP? Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider program explained
What the Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) programme is, how it works through a partner and the Microsoft Customer Agreement, how billing and product availability differ from an Enterprise Agreement, and when switching makes sense.
Microsoft Licensing Trends in 2022
What is going on right now with Microsoft licensing? How will this affect businesses like yours in 2022? And importantly, what can you do about it?