<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[My Site]]></title><description><![CDATA[My Site]]></description><link>https://www.roberthemsley.net/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:05:01 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.roberthemsley.net/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 E7: Powering the Next Phase of Enterprise AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 problem it solves...]]></description><link>https://www.roberthemsley.net/post/microsoft-365-e7-powering-the-next-phase-of-enterprise-ai</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a06f8cbd0805c2303f45e73</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:44:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6aa35a_908b8cb8d60740979ea1147eb1ab6736~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_615,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rob Hemsley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft Price Increases Effective 1 July 2026: Not Just a Price Rise, But a Feature Upgrade]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 presenting this update...]]></description><link>https://www.roberthemsley.net/post/microsoft-price-increases-effective-1-july-2026-not-just-a-price-rise-but-a-feature-upgrade</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a06fbf822114a9aa2a70221</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6aa35a_8478d93104cf41e5a395e5424c7eb457~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rob Hemsley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video: Why Telefonica Tech for CSP]]></title><link>https://www.roberthemsley.net/post/why-telefonica-tech-for-csp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68fc0f9749fb0f70215e9d8d</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 23:45:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/6aa35a_e92f1a0297bd4d51a72102efa992aa7c/1080p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Rob Hemsley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Pricing Changes 2025: CSP vs EA Renewal Strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 Services Agreement...]]></description><link>https://www.roberthemsley.net/post/microsoft-enterprise-agreement-pricing-changes-2025-csp-vs-ea-renewal-strategy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68fc120adc39b5e10eab76c1</guid><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:00:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6aa35a_0109173bf75240e0a58a0a9f76bda56b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rob Hemsley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best Practices for Renewing Your Microsoft Licensing Agreements]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 agreement....]]></description><link>https://www.roberthemsley.net/post/best-practices-for-renewing-your-microsoft-licensing-agreements</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a06faf6d0805c2303f463d3</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:53:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6aa35a_f79b48f0de174a3584964c79d759ac3a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_853,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rob Hemsley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key Microsoft Updates for December: Pricing and Billing Changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 reflects...]]></description><link>https://www.roberthemsley.net/post/key-microsoft-updates-for-december-pricing-and-billing-changes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a06f84260466b2fc596ed90</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 11:41:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6aa35a_5b59b3b2549e4239a20a8f541eb53460~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rob Hemsley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft EA Renewals Ending in 2025: What to Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 experience...]]></description><link>https://www.roberthemsley.net/post/microsoft-ea-renewals-ending-in-2025-what-to-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a06f2c3f4ee47e07f177078</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:17:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6aa35a_6a5ee33b2e724d64afefecc962eb9e13~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rob Hemsley</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>