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Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance Product Changes
Microsoft renamed E5 Security and Compliance but didn’t finish updating the Product Terms. Half the document references products you can no longer purchase. Those managing licensing renewals right now, our hearts are with you.
Microsoft Teams bundling is back
Microsoft’s Teams bundling returns with ‘no Teams’ packages becoming up to 44% cheaper, creating new procurement opportunities for organisations using alternatives like Zoom or Slack. The changes coincide with EA discount removal on November 1st, forcing complex strategic recalculations.
Microsoft's Trust Crisis
Microsoft faces a trust crisis: from Pentagon letters of concern and China-based engineer revelations to EU regulatory settlements and failed AI trials, governments now demand sovereignty and transparency.
Microsoft Faces Renewed Antitrust Scrutiny Amid Changing Political Winds
Microsoft faces global antitrust backlash over cloud licensing, AI dominance, and bundling, forcing policy shifts across the US, UK, and EU.
SPLA Price Increase Impacts Service Providers
We have a critical update concerning all service providers with SPLA agreements and their customers from January 2025. Plus, an analysis of this situation from our Chief Negotiation Officer, Daryl Ullman.
Microsoft Kicks Off Its FY25 Plans with a Push to MCA-E
Microsoft is accelerating the migration of Enterprise Agreement customers to the new MCA-E contracts, primarily focusing on Azure consumption agreements. While generally beneficial for end customers, this shift raises some concerns that must be addressed.
Microsoft removes Teams from Microsoft 365 everywhere
New customers are not allowed to buy Microsoft 365 packages with Teams included, and adding it back will cost you dearly. Here’s how much, the exact breakdown.
Latest Insights on Microsoft Licensing - January 2024 Updates
Microsoft 365 Copilot added to Education plans A3 and A5. Price, limitations, discounts, and future availability. Rumours about the end of the Enterprise Agreement.
Microsoft 365 Copilot, System Center, ESU Licensing Insights
Microsoft 365 Copilot is now in MCA but not CSP, posing challenges for SMEs. System Center’s licensing on Azure and SPLA clarified. Extended Security Updates.
Microsoft’s Latest Moves: What You Need to Know
October 2023 update: CoPilot, Entra ID, Microsoft 365 without Teams, and the mess with ESU licensing updates.
Microsoft removes Teams from Microsoft 365 in Europe
New customers in the EEA and Switzerland will not be able to buy Microsoft 365 packages with Teams from October 2023. What does it mean for your budget?
Alexander Golev receives Consultant of the Year 2021 award
2021 ITAM Review Excellence Awards winners announced at Wisdom EMEA. Alexander Golev of SAMexpert was awarded “Specialist or Consultant of the year 2021”.