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Microsoft Licensing & Contracts Information Seminar | Manchester
Join us on Thursday 12th March, at the Malmaison Hotel, in Manchester for an exclusive seminar style event that will give you the opportunity to discuss your existing Microsoft licensing strategy and how this can be improved to ensure full software functionality, compliance, scalability, flexibility and cost efficiency.
From unravelling licensing complexities to preparing for upcoming renewals, pricing fluctuations, changes to Microsoft 365 Modern Workplace and beyond, this seminar is designed to keep your organisation ahead of the curve.
What we will cover:
- The Microsoft Commercial Landscape
- Key Pricing and Product changes over the last three years
- Microsoft 365 Modern Workplace upcoming changes in July 2026 and mitigating actions
- Your Contract Support options available to you
- Common Risks within Microsoft contracts/Product terms
- Tips for successful contract renewals and preparation advice
- Bytes Service Offerings to help you plan, and manage your organisation’s Microsoft Contracts
- Q&A Style Open Discussion
Microsoft contract pricing and product offerings frequently change, but we are here to help you navigate and simplify these updates, making them more manageable for your organisation.
With so many shifts across Microsoft’s commercial ecosystem, understanding what matters, and what to do next, can feel complex. Together, we’ll explore the changes shaping the Microsoft ecosystem and equip you with the tools and confidence to make the best decisions for your organisation.
We have limited spaces on this event, please register to secure your spot!
12
Mar
Malmaison Manchester 1-3 Piccadilly Manchester M1 3AQ United Kingdom
Thursday 12th March
09:30 - 14:30
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Agenda
09:30 – 10:00: Arrival and Registration / Coffee and Breakfast
10:00 – 10:10: Introduction and Overview
Session 1: Products, Pricing, and Contracts
- 10:10 – 10:20: A Microsoft Story: An Overview of the Evolution of the Microsoft Commercial Landscape
- 10:20 – 10:50: Pricing and Product Updates from the Last Three Years That Impact You Today
- 10:50 – 11:10: Microsoft Contracting Options
- 11:10 – 11:20: Introduction to Marketplace
11:20 – 11:30: Morning Break
Session 2: Managing your estate – risks, planning and practical tips
- 11:30 – 11:50: Risk Awareness: Learn the Common Risks in Microsoft Contracts and How to Mitigate Them
- 11:50 – 12:15: Cost Journey and Renewal Planning: What Are the 10 Tips to Success Regarding Preparation for Your Contract Renewal?
- 12:15 – 12:30: Azure and Unified Support: How Best to Prepare for Your Azure Consumption Commitment Renewal and Unified Support Considerations
12:30 – 13:15: Lunch
Session 3: Negotiation and Contract Management
- 12:30 – 12:50: Microsoft Contract Negotiation Best Practices
- 12:50 – 13:10: Bytes Service Offerings Around Compliance, Planning, and Management of Microsoft Contracts
14:00 – 14:30: Drinks and networking
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