Originally published at Telefonica Tech Microsoft 365 E7: Powering the Next Phase of Enterprise AI Microsoft’s introduction of Microsoft 365 E7 launching on the 1st of May represents the most significant evolution of the suite since E5. But like any major release, the real value isn’t just in what’s been announced, it’s in how organisations interpret and apply it. Much of the early conversation has focused on what’s included in M365 E7. The more important question is what pro

Originally published at Telefonica Tech Microsoft Price Increases Effective 1 July 2026: Not Just a Price Rise, But a Feature Upgrade On 1 July 2026, Microsoft will introduce global price updates across its Microsoft 365 and Office 365 commercial suites, affecting business, government, and nonprofit customers. Price adjustments to Microsoft subscriptions are not new, but this change is being positioned differently. Alongside higher monthly per-user prices, Microsoft is presen

Originally published at Telefonica Tech On 12 August 2025, Microsoft announced significant changes to Enterprise Agreement (EA) pricing for online services. Beginning 1 November 2025, all services, including Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Defender, and GitHub will adopt one standardised price across Price Levels A through D, aligned with Microsoft.com list pricing. This Microsoft licensing change impacts the Enterprise Agreement (EA), Microsoft Products and Se

Originally published at Telefonica Tech Best Practices for Renewing Your Microsoft Licensing Agreements Renewing your Microsoft agreements – whether it’s an Enterprise Agreement (EA), Microsoft Customer Agreement (MCA), or Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) subscription—requires strategic planning to ensure cost optimisation, compliance, and alignment with business needs. Here are some best practices to follow: Start Early Don’t wait until the last minute to review your Microsoft

Originally published at Telefonica Tech Key Microsoft Updates for December: Pricing and Billing Changes December has brought a range of announcements from Microsoft regarding pricing and licensing. While the news includes a mix of updates, there are positive aspects that stand out in the overall impact. Pricing Adjustments (5-6% Reduction) Starting February 1, 2025, Microsoft will reduce cloud pricing for customers transacting in British Pound (GBP) by 5-6%. This adjustment r

Originally published at Telefonica Tech Microsoft has confirmed that, starting 1st of January 2025, cloud Enterprise Agreements in direct markets will no longer be eligible for renewal under the existing framework. Affected customers will be notified In January 2025 that their EA renewal will no longer be possible, and Microsoft will guide customers toward the Microsoft Customer Agreement for Enterprise (MCA-E) or towards CSP for customers seeking a value-added and supported