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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.
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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.
#Microsoft #Cloud #procurement #samexpert
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
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
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
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
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
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
May 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
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
April 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
April 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
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
March 24, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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
March 3, 2025 at 9:06 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
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
February 24, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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
2023-2024 saw a massive Microsoft push for Copilot AI. Minimal discounts, even for massive organisations, spoke volumes about their confidence.
The hype was deafening. But the promises… well, they haven't materialised.
#Microsoft #Cloud #procurement #samexpert
The hype was deafening. But the promises… well, they haven't materialised.
#Microsoft #Cloud #procurement #samexpert
February 12, 2025 at 9:10 AM
2023-2024 saw a massive Microsoft push for Copilot AI. Minimal discounts, even for massive organisations, spoke volumes about their confidence.
The hype was deafening. But the promises… well, they haven't materialised.
#Microsoft #Cloud #procurement #samexpert
The hype was deafening. But the promises… well, they haven't materialised.
#Microsoft #Cloud #procurement #samexpert
Your 2025 Microsoft budget expectations need to be realistic. Don't underestimate the cost increases coming your way.
The next round of negotiations won't be like your last one, three or five years ago. The game has changed.
#Microsoft #Cloud #procurement #samexpert
The next round of negotiations won't be like your last one, three or five years ago. The game has changed.
#Microsoft #Cloud #procurement #samexpert
February 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Your 2025 Microsoft budget expectations need to be realistic. Don't underestimate the cost increases coming your way.
The next round of negotiations won't be like your last one, three or five years ago. The game has changed.
#Microsoft #Cloud #procurement #samexpert
The next round of negotiations won't be like your last one, three or five years ago. The game has changed.
#Microsoft #Cloud #procurement #samexpert
Azure Hybrid Use Benefit (AHUB) is massively misunderstood. Among a hundred cases, we witnessed two extremes: businesses completely ignoring it and others wildly overclaiming.
Are you aware of the savings with AHUB? Your FinOps team?
#Microsoft #Cloud #procurement #samexpert
Are you aware of the savings with AHUB? Your FinOps team?
#Microsoft #Cloud #procurement #samexpert
February 10, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Azure Hybrid Use Benefit (AHUB) is massively misunderstood. Among a hundred cases, we witnessed two extremes: businesses completely ignoring it and others wildly overclaiming.
Are you aware of the savings with AHUB? Your FinOps team?
#Microsoft #Cloud #procurement #samexpert
Are you aware of the savings with AHUB? Your FinOps team?
#Microsoft #Cloud #procurement #samexpert
You're ready to renew your EA. You email Microsoft. They reply: "Your agreement is on the list of those not being renewed."
Unprepared? Suddenly, you're in a new world. The old rules, the old leverages, they're useless.
#Microsoft #Cloud #procurement #samexpert
Unprepared? Suddenly, you're in a new world. The old rules, the old leverages, they're useless.
#Microsoft #Cloud #procurement #samexpert
February 9, 2025 at 8:59 AM
You're ready to renew your EA. You email Microsoft. They reply: "Your agreement is on the list of those not being renewed."
Unprepared? Suddenly, you're in a new world. The old rules, the old leverages, they're useless.
#Microsoft #Cloud #procurement #samexpert
Unprepared? Suddenly, you're in a new world. The old rules, the old leverages, they're useless.
#Microsoft #Cloud #procurement #samexpert