BizTalk Server licensing guide in SPLA and BYOL
SPLA and CSP Hosting

BizTalk Server licensing guide in SPLA and BYOL

BizTalk Server in SPLA and BYOL: per-core licensing rules, calculation formulas, compliance requirements, and common reporting mistakes.

September 30, 2025
SQL Server licensing guide for service providers and clients
SPLA and CSP Hosting

SQL Server licensing guide for service providers and clients

Get a quick reference guide for licensing SQL Server on hosting with SPLA and BYOL. Understand licensing models, calculate licenses, and avoid common mistakes.

September 25, 2025
Microsoft Enterprise Agreement vs Cloud Solution Provider program
Procurement

Microsoft Enterprise Agreement vs Cloud Solution Provider program

Learn the differences between Microsoft EA and CSP. Find out which licensing program is right for you with our comprehensive guide. Get expert advice.

September 17, 2025
Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Explained - 2025
Enterprise Agreement

Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Explained - 2025

Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Guide for IT and procurement. Includes true-up, renewal, and negotiation advice from independent experts with 20+ years of experience.

September 17, 2025
The Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Negotiating with Microsoft — 2025–2026 Edition
Enterprise Agreement

The Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Negotiating with Microsoft — 2025–2026 Edition

Microsoft licensing negotiations in 2025–2026 are more complex than ever: cloud commitments, AI add-ons, price hikes, and bundling make missteps costly. Careful preparation and strategy remain the key to saving millions.

September 12, 2025
The Complete Guide to Migrating from Power BI Premium to Microsoft Fabric
Azure

The Complete Guide to Migrating from Power BI Premium to Microsoft Fabric

Microsoft is retiring Power BI Premium P SKUs, requiring enterprises to migrate to Microsoft Fabric. A structured migration strategy minimises disruption, controls costs, and unlocks new analytics capabilities.

August 12, 2025
EA vs MCA-E vs CSP: What's Best for Your Enterprise?
Licensing

EA vs MCA-E vs CSP: What's Best for Your Enterprise?

EA is being phased out—fast. Here’s what mid-sized and enterprise customers need to know about MCA-E, CSP, and how to avoid 15–30% cost increases during the transition.

July 28, 2025
Using TBM tools to determine your cloud waste rate
Azure

Using TBM tools to determine your cloud waste rate

Using TBM tools like Apptio (or even basic tools like CSViewer), companies can identify underperforming Azure VMs and optimise costs by applying waste-detection patterns that reveal savings of up to 50%.

March 24, 2025
Microsoft SPLA Explained: Everything You Need to Know - 2025
SPLA and CSP Hosting

Microsoft SPLA Explained: Everything You Need to Know - 2025

What is SPLA, and how does it work? Benefits for providers and end-users. Hosting providers’ licensing options. SPLA audits and compliance.

March 16, 2025
SPLA Audit How-to Guide 2025
SPLA and CSP Hosting

SPLA Audit How-to Guide 2025

SPLA audits are inevitable, disruptive, and confusing. The results can be shocking if you are not prepared. Here’s how to pass a SPLA audit with flying colours.

March 16, 2025
Effective Microsoft MACC Negotiations in 2025
FinOps & Cloud Economics

Effective Microsoft MACC Negotiations in 2025

Due to AI investments and below-expected sales, Microsoft is tightening discounts and pushing margins. If you’re renewing Azure, prepare for tougher negotiations.

January 13, 2025
Visual Studio, MSDN, non-production hosting in SPLA
SPLA and CSP Hosting

Visual Studio, MSDN, non-production hosting in SPLA

It’s easy to forget that hosted environments’ rules differ from on-premises. You may not discount “non-production” workloads the same way as on-premises.

November 30, 2024