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Microsoft Changed Dynamics 365 Licensing Forever: What You Must Know in 2025

Microsoft Changed Dynamics 365 Licensing Forever: What You Must Know in 2025

by The IT Strategists | Aug 4, 2026 | Uncategorized

Microsoft has fundamentally reshaped how Dynamics 365 licensing works. For years, organizations operated on trust—assigning security roles, purchasing licenses, and reviewing compliance only during audits or renewals. Mistakes were costly but rarely disruptive. Now,...
Why AI, SaaS, and Cloud Cost Management Are Colliding in 2026

Why AI, SaaS, and Cloud Cost Management Are Colliding in 2026

by The IT Strategists | May 19, 2026 | Uncategorized

For years, FinOps was viewed as a discipline focused primarily on cloud cost optimization—rightsizing workloads, eliminating waste, and managing public cloud spend. But 2026 marks a dramatic shift in how organizations think about technology value. Spending is becoming...
Microsoft 365 E7: The Next Enterprise Cost Inflection Point

Microsoft 365 E7: The Next Enterprise Cost Inflection Point

by The IT Strategists | Mar 23, 2026 | Uncategorized

Microsoft’s licensing strategy has always followed a familiar pattern: introduce a premium tier, incentivize early adoption, and gradually shift the entire ecosystem upward. We saw this with the move from E3 to E5, and now the industry is preparing for what appears to...
Avoid the Gotchas: How to Stay Compliant with Dynamics 365 Licensing in 2025

Avoid the Gotchas: How to Stay Compliant with Dynamics 365 Licensing in 2025

by The IT Strategists | Nov 24, 2025 | Uncategorized

Microsoft Dynamics 365 continues to evolve rapidly—introducing AI‑powered features, deeper integrations, and expanded cloud services across its CRM and ERP portfolio. Yet, while the product modernizes, Dynamics 365 licensing remains one of the most confusing aspects...
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...
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