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Microsoft Eliminates EA Price Tiers—Here’s What You Need to Know

Aug 15, 2025
Microsoft is eliminating EA price tiers. NPI’s IT procurement experts share how to minimize cost impact and preserve...
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How Microsoft’s SharePoint Security Failure Can Boost EA Renewal Leverage

Aug 8, 2025
Microsoft’s SharePoint security failures have created an opportunity for customers to increase EA renewal negotiation leverage. NPI’s Microsoft...
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Microsoft Licensing Update: The Challenges, Changes & Savings Opportunities

Microsoft licensing is complex and constantly evolving – and so are the motivations that drive Microsoft’s behavior at...
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Update on Microsoft EA Changes: What Enterprise Customers Need to Know Now

Mar 26, 2025
Recent changes to Microsoft EA eligibility have many customers confused. NPI’s Microsoft licensing experts share what the latest...
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Microsoft EAs: Are They Going Away?

Feb 26, 2025
Microsoft is phasing out Enterprise Agreements for certain customers. NPI’s Microsoft licensing experts share what this means for...
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Microsoft Security Copilot: Costs and Considerations

Feb 21, 2025
Is Microsoft Security Copilot a good option for enterprise customers? NPI’s Microsoft experts break down costs and other...
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Microsoft End of Support Update 2025 – Which Products are Up Next and How to Prepare

Feb 5, 2025
Here is a list of Microsoft offerings and functionality that will reach end of support or be retired...
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Are Microsoft Enterprise Agreements Going Away?

Feb 5, 2025
As we examine Microsoft’s latest moves, the question isn’t just which customers are being impacted today – but...
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Are You Ready for the 2025 Software Audit Frenzy?

Jan 22, 2025
Enterprise software vendors are increasing audit activity with their largest customers. NPI’s software audit specialists share what you...
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Microsoft Fabric and the Retirement of Power BI Premium Capacity

Apr 17, 2024
The introduction of Microsoft Fabric and phasing out of Power BI Premium Capacity licenses are examples of why...
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Understanding Tenant-Wide Services for M365

Sep 11, 2023
Microsoft’s increasingly broad portfolio of SaaS offerings can be overwhelming for many customers. They range from productivity products...
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Understanding Microsoft Step-Up Licenses and When to Purchase Them

Apr 19, 2023
What happens when you’ve purchased a lower edition Microsoft license type and then decide you want to upgrade...