· FinOps and ITAM
Microsoft SPLA Academic for Education
Eligible educational institutions may get discounted pricing for Microsoft licences on hosting with Microsoft SPLA service providers and in the Cloud.
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Microsoft M365 Copilot: A Forecast of Adoption and Impact
Microsoft 365 Copilot adoption forecast. Analysis of pricing challenges, security considerations, and projected rollout timelines through 2025.
· AI
OpenAI's Recent Turbulence: What It Means for You
Analysis of Sam Altman's departure and return to OpenAI. How Microsoft benefits from the turmoil and what it means for enterprise AI strategy.
· FinOps and ITAM
Rights to Use Other Versions and Lower Editions in Microsoft Licensing
Need to run SQL Server 2019 but own 2022 licenses? Downgrading versions is allowed, but edition downgrades need explicit rights. Key rules explained.
· FinOps and ITAM
New SQL Server 2022 rules - good or bad?
SQL Server 2022 introduces significant licensing changes that may impact your budgets. Key updates on procurement rules and cost optimisation strategies.
· FinOps and ITAM
Fundamental changes to Microsoft BYOL in October 2022
October 2022 brought major changes to Microsoft BYOL rules. Flexible Virtualization replaces QMTH, and hosting Windows 11 and M365 apps is now easier.