Microsoft 365 price changes
Robert Gibbons
Chief Revenue Officer at Aabyss Ltd | Strategic Growth & Sales | Passionate about Customer Success & Tech Innovation.
Microsoft's New Commerce Experience (NCE) is now fully operational. Although it has faced some challenges, it is stabilising each year, with businesses gradually adapting to its framework. Historically, Microsoft has struggled with managing price increases effectively. However, with NCE, they have committed to reviewing pricing bi-annually, on a country-by-country basis.
Below is a summary of the changes that will take effect by 1 February 2025. Please let us know if I haven't covered your subscription.?
In short, Microsoft has three types of subscriptions for Microsoft 365 and Office 365:?
*On the 1 April, this offering will be subject to a 5% increase on top of any other changes.
Month to Month: (changes from 1 February 2025)?
Annual Commitment:?(changes from 1 February 2025)
If you choose an annual commitment for Aabyss clients, you will be billed for the year in advance.?
Frequently Asked Questions:?
If we go for an annual commitment, can we decrease our quantity?
No. If you take out the annual commitment term, you are not able to decrease the number of seats until your anniversary date. You can transfer the existing license if you have a leaver from the business and a replacement staff member.
If we go for Month-to-Month, can we decrease our quantity??
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Yes. You are not locked in on the Month to Month subscription?and can decrease at any time (30 days notice).?
Annual Commitment: when do we need to give you quantities?? We ask that the Annual Commitment quantity be submitted one month before the anniversary date when you will be billed for the next term. Licenses will not be activated until funds have been received. During the Annual Commitment Term, any additional seats will co-terminate along with the existing seats.?
Can we switch subscriptions easily?? There are two answers to this question. 1. You can switch during either term if the switch is an upgrade.? 2. You cannot switch if you are in Annual Commitment, and the switch is to downgrade your subscription to a lower level.?
Which subscription gives our business the most flexibility??
Month to Month gives your business the most flexibility as you are not locked into any term and can increase and decrease quantities and move up or down subscription types.?
On another topic - Windows 10 EoS
On 14 October 2025, Microsoft will cease to support Windows 10 devices with support, patches, and security updates. If you are in a regulated sector and need to adhere to something like Cyber Essentials, you may wish to investigate whether you'll be affected by this.
More details available: read here
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There may be some slight price adjustments to the above information; I will try and correct it if needed.
Head of Marketing & Public Relations at IT/Cybersecurity focused Managed Service Provider Aabyss, "Looking for Something to Market" founder, and Network Group Marketing Cohort Chair. Chartered Marketer & CIM Fellow.
1 个月This is another well-thought-out and presented post by Robert Gibbons. I loved that you included frequently asked questions.
Ahh was still waiting on Appriver telling me the new pricing with the currency adjustments.