On August 7, 2025, Microsoft announced the general availability of the Cloud Update feature for enterprise customers using Microsoft 365 Apps. This update introduces a new way to manage app updates directly from the cloud, simplifying IT administration and improving update reliability. It is designed to help organizations manage
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
Organizations in government, defense, and regulated industries often face a difficult trade-off: modern cloud capabilities vs. full control over data. That is why, on August 5, 2025, Microsoft has introduced the Sovereign Private Cloud, an integrated solution combining Azure Local and Microsoft 365 Local.
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 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, there is a promotion, offering 15% off Microsoft 365 E3/E5 to eligible, new-to-Microsoft 365 E3/E5 customers in the Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) licensing program. This is interesting for organizations transitioning from e.g., Office 365 E3 or a Microsoft competitor. 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
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