Effective August 7, 2025, Microsoft has started rolling out GPT-5, the latest generative AI model from OpenAI, in Microsoft Copilot Chat. This update introduces new capabilities for users with and without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, including enhanced reasoning, faster responses, and improved access
Did you know: If your organization has purchased 150 or more licenses of Microsoft 365, Office 365, Enterprise Mobility + Security, or Windows 11 Enterprise, your organization is eligible for Microsoft FastTrack – a free benefit from Microsoft that helps you deploy and adopt
On July 14, 2025, Microsoft released the Security Copilot capacity calculator. This new tool helps organizations estimate how many Security Compute Units (SCUs) they need to run Microsoft Security Copilot effectively. The tool is designed to support IT and security teams in planning their SCU requirements before
On July 1, 2025, Microsoft announced that there will be no price adjustments in September 2025 for its Commercial Cloud services and on-premises software due to currency fluctuations. This decision comes after Microsoft’s latest semi-annual foreign exchange review, which found no significant currency shifts
With Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat and Microsoft 365 Copilot, consumption of specific agentic requests is billed via Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG). This licensing guide explains how this model works, how Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat differs from Microsoft 365 Copilot licensing, how to set it up, and
Effective July 2025, Microsoft has introduced Copilot Notebooks in OneNote for Windows, a new way to work with artificial intelligence (AI) directly inside your digital notebooks. This update is now available to enterprise customers with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and brings powerful new
Until September 30, 2025, Microsoft is providing a discount of 15 % for 10 to 2400 seat purchases of Microsoft 365 Copilot in the Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) program. On April 21, 2025, the license cap with increased from 300 to 2400 licenses. On
In June 2025, Microsoft has introduced a new Copilot Studio Agent Usage Estimator, that helps organizations forecast how many messages their AI agents might consume each month—based on how the agent is configured and used. While not a pricing calculator, it offers valuable guidance
As of June 1, 2025, Microsoft has extended its Customer Copyright Commitment (CCC)—a legal safeguard against third-party copyright claims—to include Copilot Studio. This means that organizations using Copilot Studio to build and deploy AI-powered agents can now benefit from copyright indemnification—if they follow Microsoft’s required
Reminder: On July 1 and September 1, 2025, several important changes were made to the Creative Cloud licensing lineup, including rebranding, various feature upgrades and additions, and price increases. These offerings are available across all routes to market, including VIP Marketplace in commercial and government market segments. Find a summary of
In the Microsoft Licensing Terms of August 2025, Microsoft clarified that a Microsoft 365 Unattended License is also required for automated processes in Windows 365 as it was already the case with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) or Windows 11 on a physical device before. What are the license requirements
On August 26, 2025, Parallels announced the release of Parallels Desktop 26. The new version supports macOS Tahoe 26 and Windows 11 25H2. It introduces enhanced IT management tools, improved security, and better integration for enterprise environments. Parallels Desktop 26 is available in Standard, Pro, Business, and Enterprise editions. What is Parallels Desktop 26 Parallels