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Microsoft FY27: What CIOs & procurement should expect
Microsoft FY27 rewards partners for growth and raises reseller switching costs. What CIOs, procurement and FinOps leaders must ask before renewals and expansions.
Daniel Georgi 17 Jul 2026 
Why renewing Microsoft licences early is not a strategy
Microsoft is raising prices in 2026, and an early renewal won't protect you. Find out what really matters now.
Yves Maillard 6 Jul 2026 
The end of the grace period
Microsoft ends the CSP grace period from May 4, 2026: non‑renewed subscriptions default to the costly Extended Service Term (up to +23%). Proactive license management is essential.
Christoffer Andenmatten 18 Mar 2026 
EA vs MCA-E vs CSP
2026 changes everything in Microsoft licensing: EA discounts are gone, MCA adds rigidity. Without optimization, renewals now mean 30 to 45% higher costs.
Daniel Georgi 17 Feb 2026