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Microsoft licensing 2027: where costs rise
Copilot Credits, Power Apps prices and the end of reservation exchanges shift Microsoft costs in 2027. One default allows USD 40 per Copilot user a month on top of the license.
Daniel Georgi 8 Oct 2026 
Windows Server: license the VM, not the host
Microsoft lets you license Windows Server per virtual machine instead of per host. In an estate of 1'094 VMs, that single choice cut the three-year bill by 83%.
Stefan Wagemann 7 Sept 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 
Switzerland's public sector wake-up call
Microsoft retires the Level D discount for Swiss public bodies on 1 November 2026. Combined with the 2026 price increase, EA costs can rise by up to 25%.
Yves Maillard 27 May 2026 
Microsoft raises M365 prices by up to +43%
Microsoft raises M365 prices (from Jul 1, 2026) by 5 to 43%. Check contract dates, analyze licenses, consider bundle moves, early renewal, and partner support.
Yves Maillard 25 Mar 2026 
New features & higher prices
More functionality in the bundles and up to 33% price increases from July 2026. Discover how to realign your licensing strategy before the changes hit.
Stefan Wagemann 17 Feb 2026