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If you're a service provider using your Microsoft SPLA licences on Listed Providers (Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Alibaba), Microsoft has banned this configuration effective October 1st, 2025.
DM us for an urgent free consultation.
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DM us for an urgent free consultation.
#Microsoft #Cloud #procurement #samexpert
October 1, 2025 at 2:04 PM
If you're a service provider using your Microsoft SPLA licences on Listed Providers (Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Alibaba), Microsoft has banned this configuration effective October 1st, 2025.
DM us for an urgent free consultation.
#Microsoft #Cloud #procurement #samexpert
DM us for an urgent free consultation.
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My old mate argued that Microsoft’s licensing complexity is a sign of sophistication, not manipulation.
Makes me wonder, am I too harsh when I see it only as a way to squeeze more money?
Makes me wonder, am I too harsh when I see it only as a way to squeeze more money?
September 25, 2025 at 12:40 PM
My old mate argued that Microsoft’s licensing complexity is a sign of sophistication, not manipulation.
Makes me wonder, am I too harsh when I see it only as a way to squeeze more money?
Makes me wonder, am I too harsh when I see it only as a way to squeeze more money?
My sales coach insists that vendors going straight to the CEO is just good salesmanship.
Is it? Or is it unethical, especially towards procurement?
Is it? Or is it unethical, especially towards procurement?
September 22, 2025 at 4:37 PM
My sales coach insists that vendors going straight to the CEO is just good salesmanship.
Is it? Or is it unethical, especially towards procurement?
Is it? Or is it unethical, especially towards procurement?
I get this at least weekly: "Why don’t you just charge hourly like lawyers do?"
Am I overcomplicating it by insisting that hourly billing is a terrible deal for clients?
Am I overcomplicating it by insisting that hourly billing is a terrible deal for clients?
September 19, 2025 at 12:20 PM
I get this at least weekly: "Why don’t you just charge hourly like lawyers do?"
Am I overcomplicating it by insisting that hourly billing is a terrible deal for clients?
Am I overcomplicating it by insisting that hourly billing is a terrible deal for clients?
Before your next renewal, understand which agreement type actually benefits your organisation. Don't automatically accept Microsoft's pitch to switch.
#microsoft #procurement #strategy #samexpert
#microsoft #procurement #strategy #samexpert
September 12, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Before your next renewal, understand which agreement type actually benefits your organisation. Don't automatically accept Microsoft's pitch to switch.
#microsoft #procurement #strategy #samexpert
#microsoft #procurement #strategy #samexpert
Large organisations will have to pay more for services like Microsoft 365 E3 and E5 starting November 1st, 2025.
An organisation with 24,000+ users could hypothetically pay $2 million more per year for Microsoft 365 E5 licenses.
#microsoft #procurement #cloud #samexpert
An organisation with 24,000+ users could hypothetically pay $2 million more per year for Microsoft 365 E5 licenses.
#microsoft #procurement #cloud #samexpert
September 11, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Large organisations will have to pay more for services like Microsoft 365 E3 and E5 starting November 1st, 2025.
An organisation with 24,000+ users could hypothetically pay $2 million more per year for Microsoft 365 E5 licenses.
#microsoft #procurement #cloud #samexpert
An organisation with 24,000+ users could hypothetically pay $2 million more per year for Microsoft 365 E5 licenses.
#microsoft #procurement #cloud #samexpert
Microsoft is eliminating its tiered discount system, effective November 1, 2025.
For 25 years, larger organisations have paid less per user through Enterprise Agreements with four pricing levels.
Everyone will now pay the full price.
#microsoft #procurement #samexpert
For 25 years, larger organisations have paid less per user through Enterprise Agreements with four pricing levels.
Everyone will now pay the full price.
#microsoft #procurement #samexpert
September 10, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Microsoft is eliminating its tiered discount system, effective November 1, 2025.
For 25 years, larger organisations have paid less per user through Enterprise Agreements with four pricing levels.
Everyone will now pay the full price.
#microsoft #procurement #samexpert
For 25 years, larger organisations have paid less per user through Enterprise Agreements with four pricing levels.
Everyone will now pay the full price.
#microsoft #procurement #samexpert
If you're a service provider using your Microsoft SPLA licences on Listed Providers (Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Alibaba), Microsoft has banned this configuration effective October 1st, 2025.
DM us for an urgent free consultation.
#Microsoft #Cloud #procurement #samexpert
DM us for an urgent free consultation.
#Microsoft #Cloud #procurement #samexpert
September 10, 2025 at 12:32 PM
If you're a service provider using your Microsoft SPLA licences on Listed Providers (Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Alibaba), Microsoft has banned this configuration effective October 1st, 2025.
DM us for an urgent free consultation.
#Microsoft #Cloud #procurement #samexpert
DM us for an urgent free consultation.
#Microsoft #Cloud #procurement #samexpert
Windows Server 2025 and System Center 2025 are the new versions of Microsoft software products that can be found in any organisation.
We recorded an hour-long training, completely free of charge. Watch it on our YT channel.
#microsoft #cloud #procurement #samexpert
youtu.be/HxJvb2oajJE
We recorded an hour-long training, completely free of charge. Watch it on our YT channel.
#microsoft #cloud #procurement #samexpert
youtu.be/HxJvb2oajJE
Windows Server 2025 Licensing Training (+System Center 2025)
Windows Server 2025 and System Center 2025 are the most recent versions of Microsoft software products that can be found in any organisation.🟢 What's change...
www.youtube.com
July 31, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Windows Server 2025 and System Center 2025 are the new versions of Microsoft software products that can be found in any organisation.
We recorded an hour-long training, completely free of charge. Watch it on our YT channel.
#microsoft #cloud #procurement #samexpert
youtu.be/HxJvb2oajJE
We recorded an hour-long training, completely free of charge. Watch it on our YT channel.
#microsoft #cloud #procurement #samexpert
youtu.be/HxJvb2oajJE
Microsoft decided to allow monthly payments for Copilot. "To help clients with cash flow", monthly billing is granted but with a 5% premium. The problem is that it will also be applied to other M365 subscriptions from April 01, 2025. #microsoft #cloud #procurement
July 3, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Microsoft decided to allow monthly payments for Copilot. "To help clients with cash flow", monthly billing is granted but with a 5% premium. The problem is that it will also be applied to other M365 subscriptions from April 01, 2025. #microsoft #cloud #procurement
Windows Server 2025 and System Center 2025 are the new versions of Microsoft software products that can be found in any organisation.
We recorded an hour-long training, completely free of charge. Watch it on our YT channel.
#microsoft #cloud #procurement #samexpert
youtu.be/HxJvb2oajJE
We recorded an hour-long training, completely free of charge. Watch it on our YT channel.
#microsoft #cloud #procurement #samexpert
youtu.be/HxJvb2oajJE
Windows Server 2025 Licensing Training (+System Center 2025)
Windows Server 2025 and System Center 2025 are the most recent versions of Microsoft software products that can be found in any organisation.🟢 What's change...
www.youtube.com
June 30, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Windows Server 2025 and System Center 2025 are the new versions of Microsoft software products that can be found in any organisation.
We recorded an hour-long training, completely free of charge. Watch it on our YT channel.
#microsoft #cloud #procurement #samexpert
youtu.be/HxJvb2oajJE
We recorded an hour-long training, completely free of charge. Watch it on our YT channel.
#microsoft #cloud #procurement #samexpert
youtu.be/HxJvb2oajJE
Microsoft is entering 2025 with significant investments in AI and lower-than-anticipated sales performance in this segment.
Those renewing their Azure contracts are likely to see a decline in discount levels.
samexpert.com/microsoft-azur...
#microsoft #cloud #procurement #samexpert
Those renewing their Azure contracts are likely to see a decline in discount levels.
samexpert.com/microsoft-azur...
#microsoft #cloud #procurement #samexpert
June 24, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Microsoft is entering 2025 with significant investments in AI and lower-than-anticipated sales performance in this segment.
Those renewing their Azure contracts are likely to see a decline in discount levels.
samexpert.com/microsoft-azur...
#microsoft #cloud #procurement #samexpert
Those renewing their Azure contracts are likely to see a decline in discount levels.
samexpert.com/microsoft-azur...
#microsoft #cloud #procurement #samexpert
Microsoft decided to allow monthly payments for Copilot. "To help clients with cash flow", monthly billing is granted but with a 5% premium. The problem is that it will also be applied to other M365 subscriptions from April 01, 2025. #microsoft #cloud #procurement
June 3, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Microsoft decided to allow monthly payments for Copilot. "To help clients with cash flow", monthly billing is granted but with a 5% premium. The problem is that it will also be applied to other M365 subscriptions from April 01, 2025. #microsoft #cloud #procurement
Windows Server 2025 and System Center 2025 are the new versions of Microsoft software products that can be found in any organisation.
We recorded an hour-long training, completely free of charge. Watch it on our YT channel.
#microsoft #cloud #procurement #samexpert
youtu.be/HxJvb2oajJE
We recorded an hour-long training, completely free of charge. Watch it on our YT channel.
#microsoft #cloud #procurement #samexpert
youtu.be/HxJvb2oajJE
Windows Server 2025 Licensing Training (+System Center 2025)
Windows Server 2025 and System Center 2025 are the most recent versions of Microsoft software products that can be found in any organisation.🟢 What's change...
www.youtube.com
May 31, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Windows Server 2025 and System Center 2025 are the new versions of Microsoft software products that can be found in any organisation.
We recorded an hour-long training, completely free of charge. Watch it on our YT channel.
#microsoft #cloud #procurement #samexpert
youtu.be/HxJvb2oajJE
We recorded an hour-long training, completely free of charge. Watch it on our YT channel.
#microsoft #cloud #procurement #samexpert
youtu.be/HxJvb2oajJE
Microsoft is entering 2025 with significant investments in AI and lower-than-anticipated sales performance in this segment.
Those renewing their Azure contracts are likely to see a decline in discount levels.
samexpert.com/microsoft-azur...
#microsoft #cloud #procurement #samexpert
Those renewing their Azure contracts are likely to see a decline in discount levels.
samexpert.com/microsoft-azur...
#microsoft #cloud #procurement #samexpert
May 24, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Microsoft is entering 2025 with significant investments in AI and lower-than-anticipated sales performance in this segment.
Those renewing their Azure contracts are likely to see a decline in discount levels.
samexpert.com/microsoft-azur...
#microsoft #cloud #procurement #samexpert
Those renewing their Azure contracts are likely to see a decline in discount levels.
samexpert.com/microsoft-azur...
#microsoft #cloud #procurement #samexpert
Get some popcorn. It’s weirdly entertaining.
Oh my god, Copilot is allowed to create and fix issues on Microsoft github repos and it goes exactly as you'd have imagined.
Try going into any of these PRs commits to see poor Microsoft engineers try to coerce Copilot into doing literally anything right.
www.reddit.com/r/Experience...
Try going into any of these PRs commits to see poor Microsoft engineers try to coerce Copilot into doing literally anything right.
www.reddit.com/r/Experience...
From the ExperiencedDevs community on Reddit: My new hobby: watching AI slowly drive Microsoft employees insane
Explore this post and more from the ExperiencedDevs community
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May 22, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Get some popcorn. It’s weirdly entertaining.
Reposted by Alexander Golev @ SAMexpert
I keep seeing the fake stats of "there are 1 million Copilot Studio agents already".
Sorry, but no. You're misreading the MSFT earnings call transcript. That 1M figure includes SharePoint agents. Which you can literally create with 1 click, almost by accident. Faster than a new #SharePoint page.
Sorry, but no. You're misreading the MSFT earnings call transcript. That 1M figure includes SharePoint agents. Which you can literally create with 1 click, almost by accident. Faster than a new #SharePoint page.
May 21, 2025 at 7:41 PM
I keep seeing the fake stats of "there are 1 million Copilot Studio agents already".
Sorry, but no. You're misreading the MSFT earnings call transcript. That 1M figure includes SharePoint agents. Which you can literally create with 1 click, almost by accident. Faster than a new #SharePoint page.
Sorry, but no. You're misreading the MSFT earnings call transcript. That 1M figure includes SharePoint agents. Which you can literally create with 1 click, almost by accident. Faster than a new #SharePoint page.
Two service providers wanted to cut SPLA costs. One listened and took action. Months later, “We reduced costs by 30%.” The other wasn't willing to change and saved nothing. If you're not ready to rethink your setup, you're not ready to save.
#Microsoft #Cloud #procurement
#Microsoft #Cloud #procurement
May 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Two service providers wanted to cut SPLA costs. One listened and took action. Months later, “We reduced costs by 30%.” The other wasn't willing to change and saved nothing. If you're not ready to rethink your setup, you're not ready to save.
#Microsoft #Cloud #procurement
#Microsoft #Cloud #procurement
A service provider called us in panic.
Their SPLA compliance report came back at $10+ million.
We took over and did what we usually do.
The result? Only $200k in penalties, a 98% reduction!
#microsoft #hosting #cloud #samexpert
Their SPLA compliance report came back at $10+ million.
We took over and did what we usually do.
The result? Only $200k in penalties, a 98% reduction!
#microsoft #hosting #cloud #samexpert
May 20, 2025 at 3:07 PM
A service provider called us in panic.
Their SPLA compliance report came back at $10+ million.
We took over and did what we usually do.
The result? Only $200k in penalties, a 98% reduction!
#microsoft #hosting #cloud #samexpert
Their SPLA compliance report came back at $10+ million.
We took over and did what we usually do.
The result? Only $200k in penalties, a 98% reduction!
#microsoft #hosting #cloud #samexpert
Today’s flying lesson was special. Climbing, descending and sideslipping through the holes in the clouds was so much fun, I am still smiling and giggling like a baby.
May 18, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Today’s flying lesson was special. Climbing, descending and sideslipping through the holes in the clouds was so much fun, I am still smiling and giggling like a baby.
The UK political choices 2025:
- Labour is done. Shot themselves in the foot. And the head.
- Conservatives continue rotting and the smell is strong.
- Reform is evil.
- Lib Dems are weak.
- Greens are a joke.
- Labour is done. Shot themselves in the foot. And the head.
- Conservatives continue rotting and the smell is strong.
- Reform is evil.
- Lib Dems are weak.
- Greens are a joke.
May 15, 2025 at 4:38 AM
The UK political choices 2025:
- Labour is done. Shot themselves in the foot. And the head.
- Conservatives continue rotting and the smell is strong.
- Reform is evil.
- Lib Dems are weak.
- Greens are a joke.
- Labour is done. Shot themselves in the foot. And the head.
- Conservatives continue rotting and the smell is strong.
- Reform is evil.
- Lib Dems are weak.
- Greens are a joke.
Cannot stop thinking that websites like recipe books may not survive competition with AI (yes, trained on their recipes). Users may care about the moral aspects, but when it takes watching 10 ads and skipping pages of SEO-centric garbage to find the list of ingredients, usability wins. Thoughts?
May 15, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Cannot stop thinking that websites like recipe books may not survive competition with AI (yes, trained on their recipes). Users may care about the moral aspects, but when it takes watching 10 ads and skipping pages of SEO-centric garbage to find the list of ingredients, usability wins. Thoughts?
So, Starmer didn’t get it.
May 13, 2025 at 1:08 AM
So, Starmer didn’t get it.
You may be wasting money on Microsoft 365. It's not always obvious, like unused functionality or licenses assigned to disabled, deleted, or inactive users. There is also assigning duplicate functionality to the same user.
#microsoft #strategy #procurement #samexpert
#microsoft #strategy #procurement #samexpert
May 8, 2025 at 7:39 AM
You may be wasting money on Microsoft 365. It's not always obvious, like unused functionality or licenses assigned to disabled, deleted, or inactive users. There is also assigning duplicate functionality to the same user.
#microsoft #strategy #procurement #samexpert
#microsoft #strategy #procurement #samexpert
Reposted by Alexander Golev @ SAMexpert
If you have a newly-elected Reform UK councillor, might I suggest you find out what their email address is as soon as they have one and email them about every (valid) issue you have in your district/ward until you get satisfaction.
Make sure the fucker understands what public service is about.
Make sure the fucker understands what public service is about.
May 4, 2025 at 12:15 PM
If you have a newly-elected Reform UK councillor, might I suggest you find out what their email address is as soon as they have one and email them about every (valid) issue you have in your district/ward until you get satisfaction.
Make sure the fucker understands what public service is about.
Make sure the fucker understands what public service is about.