News on Enterprise Agreement

Microsoft’s July 2026 Microsoft 365 price increase adds 5–8% to list prices. For large enterprises, the prior removal of EA volume discounts raises the effective increase to 15–23%. This article analyses the combined cost impact and renewal timing options.

Microsoft’s Q2 FY2026 brought $81.3B revenue but a 10% stock drop. Azure growth is slowing, Copilot adoption sits at 3.3%, and M365 price increases hit in July 2026. What the numbers mean for your licensing costs and renewal strategy.

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.