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Microsoft licensing on Enterprise Agreement true-up, Software Assurance, Copilot, SQL Server, Windows Server, and cloud terms. Coverage tracks assigned versus entitled seats, listed-provider pricing, and changes that land without a buying decision.
True-up is not a seat export. Posts here walk the paper you already hold, the products that true-up, and the cloud SKUs that price differently once a listed provider is in the path. Copilot and SQL sit in the same EA conversation when they share the same true-up cycle.
Microsoft Ends Volume Discounts: Why the Change Matters for Licensing Strategy
On November 1, 2025, Microsoft is eliminating the longstanding volume-based “waterfall” discounts (Levels B–D) for Online…
The UK public-sector bet on Microsoft
In 2025 the UK government signed SPA24, a five-year Strategic Partnership Agreement that effectively commits…
Microsoft’s Pricing Changes for Online Services: What You Need to Know
On August 12, 2025, Microsoft unveiled a significant change to its pricing model for Online…
West Northamptonshire Council’s Saves £1 Million on Microsoft in Post-Merger License Consolidation
In an era of tightening public sector budgets, a £1 million saving is a significant…
A New Deal for Europe: Microsoft Unveils Consumption-Based Licensing for Windows Server
Microsoft has announced a significant change to its licensing model for Windows Server in Europe,…
A Final Reprieve: Microsoft Announces Paid Extended Security Updates for Exchange and Skype Servers
Microsoft has officially announced a paid Extended Security Update (ESU) program for Exchange Server 2016…
Microsoft’s Concessions to European Cloud Providers: A Stalling Tactic or a Step to Fair Competition?
A recent agreement between Microsoft and Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe (CISPE) has brought…
Day of Reckoning for the Channel: Microsoft’s ‘Great Squeeze’ Hits, Forcing Industry-Wide Reinvention
The theoretical impact of Microsoft’s strategic overhaul of its Enterprise Agreement (EA) program has finally…
Microsoft System Center 2022 vs 2025: Features, Licensing, and Pricing Comparison
Microsoft System Center 2025 represents a significant evolution in datacenter management, building upon the solid…
SQL Server 2025 Kept Per Core. The Floor Is Four.
You opened a 2022 versus 2025 comparison URL. Keep it. SQL Server 2025 is the…
Windows Server 2025 Kept Per Core. Sixteen Cores Per Server.
You opened a 2022 versus 2025 comparison URL. Keep it. Windows Server 2025 is the…
Microsoft’s D365 F&SCM License Enforcement Deadline: 1 November 2025
The countdown has begun for one of the most significant changes in Microsoft Dynamics 365…
Denmark’s Digital Declaration of Independence: A Growing European Revolt Against Big Tech Dependency
In a move that signals a seismic shift in how European governments approach digital infrastructure,…
Microsoft Faces Multibillion-Pound Legal Challenge Over Software Licensing Practices
Microsoft Corporation, the world’s largest software company, is confronting one of the most significant legal…
SQL Server 2025 Licenses Cores. VMs Still Need SA.
You opened a 2025 licensing URL. Keep it. SQL Server 2025 is what Microsoft lists…
Windows Server 2025 Licenses Cores. Standard Gets Two OSEs.
You opened a 2025 licensing URL. Keep it. Windows Server 2025 is the current commercial…
System Center 2025 Licenses Cores. Standard Manages Two OSEs.
You opened a 2025 licensing URL. Keep it. System Center 2025 is the current commercial…
Is Microsoft’s Licensing Model Fueling Security Risks?
Microsoft’s recent security issue, aptly dubbed “BadSuccessor”, highlights deeper concerns within the software giant’s approach—not just…
Microsoft’s EU Antitrust Case Nears Resolution: EU Commission seeks feedback on remedy proposals
The European Commission (EC) is currently evaluating public feedback on Microsoft’s proposed commitments to address…
Microsoft Faces Major UK Class Action Over Software Licensing Practices
Microsoft is under legal scrutiny in the UK, facing one of the country’s largest class…