NCE products are available in monthly, 12-month (annual), or 36-month (multi-year) subscriptions that can be paid on a monthly basis or prepaid annually. Microsoft has also launched two temporary NCE promotions: 1) a waiver of the increased monthly NCE pricing until July 2022, and 2) a -5% discount on the annual NCE pricing if the subscription is purchased before the offer expires in March 2022 (note - Microsoft says it may consider extending the latter offer up to June 2022). In contrast, any net-new orders must be placed on NCE starting in March 2022. Until then, renewing customers have the option to utilize the legacy CSP licensing options if they prefer (see also ‘Strategizing Costs’ below).

To ease transitioning to the new model, Microsoft has extended the date that renewals must be placed on the NCE program from March 2022 until July 2022. Note that your current CSP pricing is protected until your subscriptions expire.

If you are looking for Microsoft Canadian pricing read this article. Per-user pricing for the following subscription licenses will increase in March 2022: NCE does provide a price break in exchange for a customer’s commitment to maintain (or increase) their license quantities on either a 12 or 36-month subscription until end of term, or alternatively, NCE charges a higher premium price on monthly subscriptions if flexibility is needed to reduce license quantities more frequently. Microsoft explains that the pricing for its Office products has not changed substantially in the last 10 years, while in the meantime they’ve added many valuable features such as communication & collaboration tools, security & compliance options, plus AI & automation capabilities. This year Microsoft is launching its “ New Commerce Experience” (NCE) for the Cloud Solution Provider program, which includes a price increase on certain O365 & M365 licenses, and new pricing options for D365. What is the Change to the New Commerce Experience & Why We encourage you to contact Stoneridge Software to discuss your situation! For Canadian Clients please reference this Pricing and Licensing Changes blog. How can I optimize spend on Microsoft licenses going forward?īelow is critical information to consider as you weigh options for renewing your Microsoft cloud subscriptions in 2022.This article summarizes the changes and potential impacts to your Microsoft licensing strategies:

This includes a price increase on certain M365 & O365 products, and new licensing options for D365 that may impact customer budgets. Microsoft recently announced price changes to its Office 365 (O365), Microsoft 365 (M365), and Dynamics 365 (D365) cloud products available in the Cloud Solutions Provider (CSP) program, effective in March 2022. Dynamics GP to Dynamics 365 Business Central.Dynamics NAV to Dynamics 365 Business Central.

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