Brace for 30% budget increase despite no flashy updates
Microsoft's Q1/2025 has been relatively quiet without radical licensing changes. It's the less visible moves that will have a dramatic effect on your budgets.
What will you do about it?
In today's episode:
Azure's complete ban on crypto mining, what it means for blockchain applications,
Azure Local's new installation options, good news for flexibility and cost savings,
Azure OpenAI data residency loophole,
And actionable negotiation tips to keep your Microsoft spending in check.
29 Jan 2025
Negotiating a Better Microsoft Deal in 2025
In this episode, Alexander Golev and Daryl Ullman discuss the critical challenges and strategies for Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA) renewals in 2025.
They expose the reasons behind rising costs, the impact of Azure and Copilot AI, and Microsoft's aggressive push to block EA renewals and force clients towards CSP and MCA-E agreements.
Daryl, a seasoned negotiation expert, provides valuable insights on:
Securing discounts in the current EA climate
Leveraging Azure and Copilot to your advantage
Preparing for Microsoft's forced transition from EA to CSP or MCA-E
Tools for negotiating effectively with Microsoft
This episode equips you with the knowledge and actionable advice to optimise your Microsoft investments, control costs in 2025, and avoid overspending on Microsoft licenses and services.
8 Nov 2024
Windows Server 2025 Pay-as-you-Go - Microsoft Update Nov 2024
In this episode, Alexander Golev provides an expert analysis of the November 2024 Microsoft licensing updates.
Key updates this month include the release of Windows Server and System Center 2025, the introduction of a pay-as-you-go option for Windows Server with Azure Arc, and Windows 10 Extended Security Updates.
Listeners will gain insights into the ambiguities of the new pay-as-you-go licensing and the importance of relying on official Product Terms.
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