Microsoft Licensing Update: Price Increase Coming – Here’s What You Need to Know
Microsoft has announced a 5% price increase for NCE Annual Commitments with monthly billing, effective 1 April 2025.
If your business relies on monthly billing for your Microsoft subscriptions, this change will increase your costs at renewal.
How do the Changes Impact my Business?
- All Microsoft Licensing Channels – This price increase applies to Buy Online, CSP, and MCA-E subscriptions.
- Higher Monthly Costs – Monthly billing plans will now be 5% more expensive than annual billing plans, leading to higher costs over time.
- Your Existing Subscriptions – If you’re currently using monthly billing, this price change will apply at your next renewal after 1 April 2025.
The time to act is now – reviewing your licensing options before renewal can help you avoid unnecessary price increases.
Why Act Now?
Taking action before the price rise can help you:
- Avoid the Increase – Switch to an annual billing plan before 1 April 2025 to lock in current pricing.
- Optimise Your Licensing – Identify and eliminate unused or misallocated licences to avoid unnecessary costs.
- Save Money – A quick licensing review can help reduce expenses and improve cost efficiency.
What This Means for Your Business
A 5% increase may seem minor, but across multiple licences, the extra cost adds up quickly. Here’s what to consider:
- Increased Costs – Your IT expenses will rise with each renewal.
- Budget Constraints – If not addressed, this could impact cash flow and financial planning.
- Missed Cost-Saving Opportunities – Without a review, you may overpay for unused or misclassified licences.
How Leader Cloud Can Help You Save
There’s still time to act before 1 April 2025, and Leader Cloud is here to help you minimise the impact on your business.
- Lock in Current Pricing – Move to an annual billing plan today and avoid the price increase.
- Free Licensing Review – We can view your existing licences to identify if there’s any cost-saving opportunities.
- Reduce Unnecessary Spend – Pay only for what your team actually needs and uses.
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