Microsoft 365 & Entra ID – January Resource Recap from ENow
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Navigating the New Microsoft Licensing Landscape: Key Changes (PT. 1)
The blog highlights major changes in Microsoft licensing, including the New Commerce Experience (NCE), offering more flexibility in subscriptions and billing, a 20% premium for monthly licenses, and the removal of Teams from certain Microsoft 365 SKUs in 2024. It also discusses the shift from Enterprise Agreements to Microsoft Customer Agreement Enterprise (MCAE) for streamlined management, upcoming price increases in 2025, and new billing options for Microsoft Copilot. Organizations are encouraged to adapt their strategies to these changes for better flexibility and cost management. Read the full blog here.
Written By: Ben Marshall, MS
Prepare for Your Next Microsoft 365 Licensing Agreement (PT. 2)?
This blog outlines key steps for preparing for a Microsoft licensing contract renewal. It emphasizes understanding your current licenses, aligning them with your business needs, and forecasting future requirements. The blog also highlights the importance of managing licenses effectively, exploring available contracts, and seeking expert help when necessary. By following these steps, organizations can optimize their licensing strategy, reduce costs, and ensure that their Microsoft solutions align with their operational needs. Read the full blog here.??
Written by: Ben Marshall, MS
How to Risk Profile Your Entra ID Enterprise Apps?
This blog was a recap of ENow’s webinar How to Risk Profile Your Entra ID Enterprise Apps. The webinar covered how to secure enterprise apps in Entra ID using the R.E.A.D. framework: Reconnaissance, Execution/Exfiltration, Access, and Defense/Discovery. The session emphasized the importance of understanding risks, prioritizing high-risk apps, enforcing MFA, and minimizing privileged access to protect against breaches. Key takeaways included continuous security improvements and the need for strong identity and application governance. Read the full recap here. ?
Written by: Alistair Pugin
Act Now: Tackling and Surviving Microsoft’s Azure AD Graph API Retirement?
Microsoft is retiring the Azure AD Graph API, with the final retirement date set for June 30, 2025. The AAD Graph API, introduced in 2013, will be replaced by Microsoft Graph API, which provides a more comprehensive and secure interface for accessing Microsoft cloud services. As of February 1, 2025, any apps still using Azure AD Graph API will be blocked. M365 and Entra ID administrators need to urgently identify and address apps depending on the legacy API to prevent service disruptions. To ease the transition, Microsoft offers migration guidelines and tools. ENow’s App Governance Accelerator is also available to help inventory affected applications, making the process smoother and ensuring minimal impact on business operations. Read the full blog here.??
Written by: Matthew Levy
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Webinar?
Identity Security Predictions for 2025: Application Governance for Everyone?
Watch Episode 1 of ENow’s Season 3 of its Preventive Maintenance webinar series to find out what the hosts, Nic and Al, believe companies should focus on in 2025 in the world of Identity and Application Governance. They answer questions like:?
This session will provide insight into the future of identity security and application governance trends, what tools you should focus on to improve your posture, and, ultimately, what you should be thinking about in 2025.?
Speakers: Nicolas Blank & Alistair Pugin
ENow Product Updates??
Save Time, Money, and Get Better Control of Your Microsoft 365 Environment with ENow Version 8.2?
ENow's Version 8.2 platform update offers significant enhancements to help IT teams manage Microsoft 365 environments more effectively. Key features include improved governance with new reports for Power Apps, Teams, and Copilot, enabling better visibility and control over these M365 workloads... Learn More.??
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