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Part 1: Microsoft Ends EA Discounts – Here’s What That Means for Your IT Budget

Part 1: Microsoft Ends EA Discounts – Here’s What That Means for Your IT Budget

by The IT Strategists | Aug 20, 2025 | Uncategorized

Starting November 1, 2025, Microsoft is overhauling its pricing model for Online Services under Enterprise Agreements (EA)—and calling it “simplification.” But for CIOs, IT directors, and procurement leads, it’s anything but simple. The elimination of EA volume...
Slash Your Cloud Spend with Commitment-Based Discounts

Slash Your Cloud Spend with Commitment-Based Discounts

by The IT Strategists | Aug 18, 2025 | Uncategorized

Cloud spending doesn’t have to feel like a guessing game. One of the smartest—and often overlooked—ways to take charge of your cloud costs is by tapping into commitment-based discounts. Whether you’re utilizing AWS Reserved Instances (RIs), Azure Reservations, Google...
How to Launch a Profitable Microsoft CSP Practice

How to Launch a Profitable Microsoft CSP Practice

by The IT Strategists | Aug 8, 2025 | Uncategorized

Launching a Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) practice is a smart move for IT service providers looking to grow recurring revenue, deepen customer relationships, and build a scalable cloud business. Whether you’re a VAR, MSP, ISV, or consulting firm, the...
Azure MCA Migration: The Hidden Disaster for DevOps

Azure MCA Migration: The Hidden Disaster for DevOps

by The IT Strategists | Jul 31, 2025 | Uncategorized

When Azure billing transitions from the Enterprise Agreement (EA) to Microsoft Customer Agreement (MCA), the changes impact far beyond the finance team. It also affects your DevOps and DBA teams right where it counts—in automation, alerting, and visibility. What...
How to Avoid Azure Chaos When Moving from EA to MCA

How to Avoid Azure Chaos When Moving from EA to MCA

by The IT Strategists | Jul 25, 2025 | Uncategorized

For cloud-forward enterprises navigating the shift from Microsoft’s Enterprise Agreement (EA) to Microsoft Customer Agreement (MCA) may seem like a simple agreement change. But beneath the surface, this migration triggers seismic shifts across cost management,...
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