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New Microsoft Teams features – October 2022
Since Microsoft Ignite took place in October, many new Microsoft Teams features were announced and would be rolling out now or in the near future. Microsoft is looking to make the Teams app their premier messaging, workflow and collaboration app for companies around...
The Microsoft Partner Network Is Changing
Customer needs have always fueled the Microsoft Partner Network. Created to provide clarity to clients when searching for their next Microsoft Partner. With March’s announcement of a change in the competencies finally coming into force on September 30th, it’s...
Microsoft Licensing Price Increase
Secure cheaper Microsoft licences ahead of NCEFrom 15 March, Microsoft licences will be subject to pricing increases leading to higher costs for end customers. Our clients have already saved £4,500 annually by partnering with us. Get in touch with us today to save on...
Happy to fork out more for Microsoft 365 licence increase?
Big changes are on the horizon. Since last year’s announcement that Microsoft 365 licence prices will be more expensive from March 2022, we’ve had plenty of time to reflect on their decision. Here are a few reasons why the price increase makes sense. There’s been...
The Complete Microsoft NCE Overview
Worried about the impact of Microsoft’s New Commerce Experience (NCE) on your Microsoft Licence procurement? Don’t worry, we’ve got everything you need to know about NCE in one quick overview. What’s changing? In August last year, the Microsoft...
What is Microsoft CSP? 10 key facts about Microsoft cloud licensing
Anyone looking for Microsoft licences will likely have come across the Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) model. But if you're wondering, "What is Microsoft CSP?" then never fear — you’ll know by the end of this article. So without further ado, let's answer the...
How working with a Microsoft Partner benefits your business
Working with Microsoft Partners help save you time, money, services, products, continuous customer support, expertise and access to smarter tools and programs. What does a Microsoft Partner do, and why are they better than going straight to Microsoft?Finding the right...
Microsoft Price Increase: Everything you need to know
Understanding your current licensing position is more critical than ever, with Microsoft recently announcing price increases that will affect businesses next year. As a Microsoft Gold Partner, we can give you the clarity you need to make the most of your licensing....
4 Steps to SAP Licence Optimisation
SAP licensing is complex. Licence management, contractual obligations, complicated metrics, and industry-specific systems combine to make SAP licence optimisation a very necessary art. And as high-profile examples such as the SAP vs Diageo case show, misunderstandings...
Software Licence Optimisation: Why It Matters
As tech leaders prove the value of digital innovation, businesses are taking on new software at a rapid pace. One side effect is the growth of software licence management challenges. With multiple vendors, complex agreements, and changing usage to master, it takes an...
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