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Microsoft licenses 2026: How to avoid price traps and mapping errors
Licensing strategy instead of gut feeling: The decision-making blueprint for Microsoft CSP
Microsoft's licensing world is undergoing radical change: discounts are being eliminated, renewals are becoming a budget risk, and 2026 will bring both opportunities and cost traps. In this free webinar for decision-makers, we show you what you can do now to avoid price increases starting this summer—including a look at relevant add-ons such as Copilot, Purview, and Defender.
What you can expect in the webinar
Your 2026 renewal schedule (starting in July)
- Which contract extensions are critical—and why timing determines costs.
- How to prioritize renewal dates and avoid typical budget pitfalls.
Concrete decision-making levers that influence budget and risk
- When it makes sense to bring forward upgrades (e.g., E1 → E3), add specific add-ons, or strategically bundle licenses.
- How to manage automatic renewals and terms so that you don't unnecessarily incur price increases.
CSP as a control instrument (instead of license chaos)
- How CSP helps you: flexible payment methods (monthly/annual/multi-year), scalable adjustments, predictable terms, personal contact person.
- How to create transparency: license overview, reporting, and clear support/escalation channels.
Quick check that can be used immediately
A compact decision-making checklist that will help you determine the next three steps you need to take after the webinar.
Who might find this webinar interesting?
- CIOs / IT management / IT management who need to make license costs predictable and reduce complexity.
- Purchasing / Vendor Management / Finance, when renewals are due or budgets are under pressure.
- Managers who are familiar with statements such as "We need to save money," "We don't have a clear overview of our licenses," or "We are concerned about audits/compliance."
- Companies that use Microsoft 365 and/or Azure (plus security/compliance add-ons) and need to scale flexibly.
Speaker

Wiebke Raho
CSP Licensing Expert
, Dataciders
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March 19, 2026
, 5:00–6:00 p.m.
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