M365 Optimization

16 December 2025

Beyond Renewals: Why Continuous Microsoft License Optimization is the New Standard

Traditional license audits before renewal are no longer enough as Microsoft licensing evolves rapidly with AI, add-ons, and cloud usage shifts. Continuous optimization with LicenseQ Hub ensures real-time savings, compliance confidence, and stronger negotiation leverage every day.

By Erik Hollander

M365 Optimization

25 November 2025

The Hidden Cost of Infrequent Microsoft License Reviews

Too many organizations only review Microsoft licensing at renewal time. By then, it’s often too late to avoid overpaying or missing better options. This blog shows how continuous benchmarking and LicenseQ Hub provide rolling insights, price protection, and negotiation power all year long.

By Erik Hollander

Case Study: Securing a Better EA Renewal for a Critical Dutch Infrastructure Provider

A major Dutch grid operator faced tough negotiations with Microsoft during its EA renewal, risking overspending without new concessions. With LicenseQ’s expertise, they achieved €800,000 in savings, a 7% disc...

By Erik Hollander

Microsoft Refines Its Copilot Strategy: What It Means for Customers and Licensing

While Microsoft doesn’t yet report Copilot revenue as a standalone line item, analysts estimate that AI-powered add-ons have driven incremental licensing sales across Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, and Azure ec...

By Jeroen Hidding

M365 Optimization

28 October 2025

License Optimization in the Age of AI: M365 User Profiling in 2025

In 2025, AI is reshaping Microsoft 365 licensing but without proper user profiling, many organizations still overpay. By aligning licenses to real usage and continuously monitoring with the right tools, you c...

By Lucas Wanders

M365 Optimization

17 September 2025

Microsoft 365 CSP Three-Year Term: What Enterprises Need to Know (Effective since June 2025)

Since June 2025, enterprises can purchase Microsoft 365 E3, E5, and Teams Enterprise with a three-year subscription term through CSP. This shift offers price protection and stability but also raises new risks...

By Jeroen Hidding

Enterprise Agreement

M365 Optimization

16 June 2025

The End of Free Microsoft 365 for Nonprofits? Understanding the July 2025 Shift

Microsoft is tightening eligibility and enforcement around nonprofit licensing, requiring organizations to verify their status and justify usage more clearly. This blog outlines what’s changing, what nonprofi...

By Erik Hollander

M365 Optimization

19 February 2025

Updated Microsoft 365 Copilot Guide!

In this blog, we’ve gathered all the key information about M365 Copilot, including what it is, pricing, availability, and its benefits. As licensing experts, we also explore how to effectively license M365 Co...