Microsoft’s Licensing Increase for 2026: New Value or Sucker Punch?
Microsoft’s July 2026 price hikes and discount removals create a 16% cost surge. Executives must act now to lock rates.
Your Microsoft Enterprise Agreement is Not a Procurement Exercise
- Joseph Sweeney
- IT Operational Excellence
Treating Microsoft EA renewals as mere procurement risks 30% cost hikes. Success requires 18-month strategic governance to align licensing with usage.
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