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Microsoft Online Services: Pricing Consistency Update

Effective November 1, 2025, Microsoft will remove price level discounts (A–D) for Online Services in volume licensing agreements. All Online Services will be priced at the public list price.   Which products and programs are affected? Starting November 1, 2025, Microsoft will: Eliminate price

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Microsoft Azure: Free SQL Managed Instance and Database

Effective May 21, 2025, Microsoft has officially launched two new free offers regarding Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance. These offers are now generally available and allow organizations to explore, develop, and test SQL workloads in Azure at no cost.   Free

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Microsoft Foundry Local: Run AI models locally

On May 19, 2025, Microsoft Foundry Local was launched in public preview. It enables you to run AI models directly on Windows and macOS devices. This eliminates cloud dependencies while maximizing performance, privacy, and control over sensitive data.   What Is Foundry Local? Foundry

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Microsoft 365 Backup: Native Protection for Your Cloud Data

Did you know: Microsoft offers its own native backup solution for Microsoft 365—designed to protect and restore your cloud data across Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams.   Background Many customers have asked whether there exists a built-in backup solution for Microsoft 365. The

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