Microsoft has announced some very important updates today that will come into play throughout 2026. We’ve written a quick summary of what will impact your business here, but feel free to read the official announcement HERE.
Pricing Updates – July 2026
Microsoft has announced new Microsoft 365 list price changes that will take effect starting 1 July 2026. These changes apply to SKUs with Microsoft Teams included, with equivalent dollar-value increases also applying to suites without Teams.
Important notes on the pricing update
• Pricing shown by Microsoft today is in USD; Australian-localised pricing will be released closer to the effective date.
• These increases apply globally, with local market adjustments for certain regions.
• Nonprofit pricing will also change, as nonprofit rates are tied to commercial pricing through a fixed percentage discount.
Microsoft 365: Advancing Productivity, Security and AI
Microsoft has released new capabilities across Microsoft 365 designed to strengthen collaboration, protect users from emerging threats, and expand access to AI-powered productivity. This update introduces improvements across communication tools, security features, device management and Copilot experiences.
1. A more connected communication and collaboration experience
Microsoft has announced deeper integrations across Teams, Outlook and Microsoft Loop to help people navigate meetings, content and decisions with less friction. Copilot enhancements continue to unify chat, documents, and context across the stack.
2. Expanded security and compliance
Security updates include improvements in identity protection, insider risk capabilities and advanced threat detection, with Microsoft continuing to align with global regulatory expectations. The investment supports organisations managing increased cyber pressure and compliance needs.
3. AI-powered productivity across roles
Copilot experiences are becoming more deeply embedded across Microsoft 365 apps. From writing and research to meeting preparation and workflow automation, Copilot continues to evolve into a central productivity layer for all employees.
4. Modern device and endpoint management
New management capabilities streamline how IT teams provision, secure and update devices, with a focus on reducing operational overhead, improving reliability and enabling stronger zero-trust controls.
5. Innovation across apps that people use every day
Microsoft continues to refresh the core app experience for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook, incorporating AI and modern design patterns to improve usability, speed and collaboration.
We’re committed to supporting you through these changes. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact your Partner Development Manager or reach out to sales@leadercloud.com.au.
