Guides on CSP
Microsoft Enterprise Agreement vs Cloud Solution Provider program
Enterprise Agreements offer volume discounts and price protection but lock you in for three years. CSP gives monthly flexibility but no price guarantees. We compare the two programmes on cost, terms, and control.
EA vs MCA-E vs CSP: What's Best for Your Enterprise?
EA is being phased out for smaller and mid-sized organisations. This guide compares EA, MCA-E, and CSP on cost, Azure billing, Software Assurance, and admin overhead, and how to avoid a 15-30% rise during the transition.
CSP Hoster Program explained
CSP Hoster is a special program for Microsoft partners providing hosting and cloud services from their datacentres. It supplements but does not replace SPLA. It allows pre-building and pre-activating virtual machines with Windows 11 and Microsoft 365 apps on hosting.
What Microsoft agreement to choose in 2025?
We compare all the Microsoft licensing agreements relevant in 2025: Enterprise Agreement, CSP, MCA-E and MPSA and provide expert advice based on practical experience.