Microsoft is fundamentally changing its Enterprise Agreement (EA) licensing from 1 November 2025. This shift means organisations, of all sizes, will pay the standard list price, resulting in cost increases of 6–12% for many businesses. The change is not just a price adjustment but an overhaul that impacts budgeting, procurement, and long-term IT strategy.

In light of these changes, it may be time to consider transitioning to a Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) model, which offers significant advantages for IT leaders:

• Financial Agility: CSP enables pay-as-you-go licensing, monthly or annual billing, and eliminates the need for large upfront capital expenditure.
• Operational Flexibility: Licences can be scaled up or down, aligning costs with actual usage and business needs.
• Enhanced Support: CSP partners provide integrated, proactive support and cost optimisation services, reducing reliance on expensive, separate Microsoft support agreements.

In this guide we breakdown all of the changes being implemented and outline a practical path forward for your business. Download the full guide below.

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To help you and your team navigate the management of your next project, we’ve put together a complete guide to accessing Microsoft-funded resources that should give you all the answers you need – and if it doesn’t, you know where to find us.