Author: Floris Klaver

03 Jul
Posted by:   Floris Klaver

Microsoft Licensing Updates July 2024 | Dynamics 365, Azure and more

Latest Licensing Updates for July 2024 Updates Microsoft Product Terms July 2024 sees several changes to the Microsoft Product Terms: Privacy and Security terms Cortana removed from the Core Online Services and EU Data Boundary table. Azure AI Content Safety added to the list of Core Online Services. Entra ID Multiple products added like: Entra […]

02 Jun
Posted by:   Floris Klaver

Microsoft Licensing Update June 2024 | Azure, M365, AI services and more

Latest Microsoft Licensing Updates June 2024 With the penultimate month of the Microsoft fiscal year now behind us and the final month just beginning, Microsoft is likely focused on sales-related activities. This month, we have a limited number of updates to share. Aside from the Product Terms updates listed below, there aren’t many changes to […]

01 May
Posted by:   Floris Klaver

Microsoft Licensing Updates May 2024 | D365, Azure, M365, GitHub

Latest Microsoft licensing updates | May 2024 A few days after Microsoft announced their insane Earnings Report Q3 (you can read more about this here), it’s time to share the latest the updates for May 2024 to Microsoft’s Product Terms and Online Services. Updates include changes to D365, Azure, M365, Entra ID, Power Platform, GitHub […]

5 basic facts about M365 licensing by LicenseQ
10 Apr
Posted by:   Floris Klaver

Microsoft 365 licensing – 5 basic facts you need to know

5 basic facts about Microsoft 365 (M365) licensing Microsoft 365 (M365) is one of the core offerings of Microsoft, representing a comprehensive suite of productivity and collaboration tools. It is designed to meet the needs of individuals and businesses alike. It encompasses a wide range of services, including the familiar Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) […]

01 Apr
Posted by:   Floris Klaver

Latest Microsoft Licensing Updates April 2024

Microsoft licensing updates for April 2024 Topics in this blog Teams exclusion from M365 suites Microsoft Copilot for Security New purchasing guide for MCA Product Terms updates Teams exclusion from M365 suites On April 1st, Microsoft made a significant announcement regarding the restructuring of the Microsoft 365 (M365) suites, particularly affecting how Teams is packaged. […]

Microsoft SPLA
25 Mar
Posted by:   Floris Klaver

Microsoft SPLA – Everything you need to know

Microsoft SPLA – a complete guide Topics in this blog Introduction to Microsoft SPLA Key features and benefits of SPLA Eligibility and requirements SPLA SPLA licensing model explained Product offerings Pricing & payment Compliance & auditing Future of SPLA & Cloud services Conclusion FAQ Introduction to Microsoft SPLA The Microsoft Services Provider License Agreement (SPLA) […]

04 Mar
Posted by:   Floris Klaver

LicenseQ’s Monthly Microsoft Licensing Update March 2024

Copilot, GitHub, D365 and more – Microsoft Licensing Update March 2024 Welcome to our March 2024 Licensing Update! This month, we’ve seen several pivotal changes across Microsoft’s product terms and online services. From enhanced privacy measures with Microsoft Copilot to new licensing requirements for Dynamics 365, our goal is to clarify these updates for you. […]

21 Feb
Posted by:   Floris Klaver

Strategic IT licensing global retailer & contract renewal by LicenseQ

Microsoft licensing success: How a retail giant cut costs with LicenseQ Snapshot Industry: Retail Service used: Enterprise Agreement Renewal + M365/Azure Optimization Services + D365 Optimization Service Results Total savings of 10% on Enterprise Agreement total spend. Reduction of Azure spend by roughly 50% through rightsizing, Azure Hybrid Benefits and migration of D365 to SaaS. […]

01 Feb
Posted by:   Floris Klaver

Microsoft Licensing Update February 2024 by LicenseQ

Licensing expert Floris Klaver summarizes and explains the major changes to the Microsoft licensing Product Terms for the month February. A big update for this month concerns From SA licenses. Read the update now to find out more.

LicenseQ case study Microsoft Enterprise Agreement renewal
23 Jan
Posted by:   Floris Klaver

Microsoft Licensing Manufacturing Industry – a case study

Successful Microsoft Enterprise Agreement renewal for our client Snapshot Client: Schoeller Allibert Industry: Manufacturing  Service used: Enterprise Agreement Renewal + M365/Azure Optimization Services Results: Total savings of 14% on the Enterprise Agreement renewal  Optimization by removing 235 M365 licenses (saving of more than 17%)  Achieved alignment between functionality and licenses – matching the correct licenses for our […]