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15 April 2025

The Push for Digital Independence: A Reality Check for Large Organizations

As concerns about digital independence and over-reliance on Big Tech grow, many organizations are rethinking their Microsoft cloud strategies — shifting from blind adoption to a more cautious, diversified approach. Drawing from real client cases, LicenseQ explores this shift in the Microsoft landscape, how businesses can regain control through vendor alternatives and IT repatriation.

By Erik Hollander

Contract Negotiations

21 March 2025

Licensing Azure Local: A Guide to Hybrid Cloud Flexibility

This article explores the unique licensing considerations for Azure Local, helping businesses navigate regional pricing models and compliance requirements. Learn how to optimize your Azure Local licenses for cost-efficiency. Read our guide now.

By Floris Klaver

Azure Optimization

19 May 2025

M365 Optimization Case Study: Quooker and LicenseQ

Quooker partnered with LicenseQ to optimize their Microsoft 365 environment, achieving greater transparency, strategic license assignments, and improved cost-efficiency — all within the constraints of a long-...

By Jeroen Hidding

Case Study

13 May 2025

Understanding the Latest Enhancements to Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) Program

Explore the latest Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) enhancements, including 3-year M365 terms, improved partner capabilities, and EA-to-CSP transition support — and what they mean for your licensing st...

By Floris Klaver

Cloud Solution Provider

12 May 2025

What is a Microsoft Licensing Solution Provider (LSP) — And why are customers unsatisfied?

Microsoft Licensing Solution Providers (LSPs) are required for managing Enterprise Agreements, but many customers are left wondering what value they actually deliver. As the licensing landscape shifts, Licens...

By Erik Hollander

Microsoft Partners

06 May 2025

Microsoft Licensing Update May 2025

This month's Microsoft licensing update covers information on Microsoft 3-year subscription SKU’s in CSP & several updates to the Product Terms, incl. Microsoft 365, Microsoft Dragon Copilot and updates to th...

By Floris Klaver

Monthly Licensing Updates

06 May 2025

Microsoft Power Platform: Choosing Between Pay-as-you-go and Volume Licensing

Choosing between Pay-as-you-go and Volume Licensing for Microsoft Power Platform depends on your organization's size, usage predictability, and budgeting strategy. This article breaks down the pros and cons o...

By Jeroen Hidding

Product Licensing

21 April 2025

Microsoft Fabric – everything you need to know

In this blog we discuss everything you need to know about licensing Microsoft's new Fabric platform; an all-in-one, cloud-based analytics platform for enterprises. Read this blog for information on how to ...