Microsoft’s evolving cloud pricing tactics — what you must know

2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year of change at Microsoft HQ. You’ve likely been purchasing Microsoft software and services for years, but listen up, 2025 is the year you need to reassess how you approach it.

Major changes have been in the works for a long time, and 2025 is the year everything is set to materialise: new agreement structures, the phasing out of guaranteed volume discounts, switches to pay-as-you-go and subscription models, and more. Organisations must reassess how they approach Microsoft software and services before these changes make a significant business impact.

In this session, we’ll be joined by Alexander Golev, Head of Consulting and Services at SAMexpert, a specialist and niche consultancy focused on cost optimization and licensing efficiency for Microsoft customers.

Join us to learn

• What’s changing in Microsoft’s pricing plans, and how it’s likely to impact you.
• How to prepare for agreement renewals amidst the planned changes.
• Strategies for navigating the new agreement structures.
• How to avoid overspend and limit the potentially major financial impact of Microsoft’s plans.