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Microsoft Just Changed Pricing — Most Companies Won’t Notice Until It’s Too Late

Microsoft Just Changed Pricing — Most Companies Won’t Notice Until It’s Too Late

by The IT Strategists | May 4, 2026 | Uncategorized

Microsoft recently introduced a pricing consistency update across its commercial licensing programs. At first glance, it appears to be a simple cleanup effort — align pricing across purchasing channels, reduce confusion, and standardize how customers buy. But beneath...
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...
The Hidden Cost Killers in Your Microsoft 365 Subscription

The Hidden Cost Killers in Your Microsoft 365 Subscription

by The IT Strategists | Jan 30, 2026 | Uncategorized

Microsoft 365 delivers enormous productivity value, but without disciplined oversight, it can quietly become one of the biggest cost killers in your IT budget. Many organizations overspend because licenses are assigned based on assumptions, outdated user needs, or...
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...
The Microsoft Agreement Breakdown: Contracts That Fit, Scale, and Save

The Microsoft Agreement Breakdown: Contracts That Fit, Scale, and Save

by The IT Strategists | Sep 19, 2025 | Uncategorized

When it comes to Microsoft licensing, one size definitely doesn’t fit all. Whether you’re a fast-moving startup or a global enterprise, the agreement you choose impacts more than just cost—it affects your flexibility, support model, and ability to scale....
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