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Big Changes Coming to Microsoft CSP: 3-Year SKUs Coming Soon

Tuesday 6th May 2025

 
Nathan Miller
Microsoft Program Manager
Author
 
Fahima Akther
Senior Marketing Executive
Editor

Microsoft has just announced a major update to its Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) programme—and it's great news for businesses looking for stability, scalability, and long-term value.

After years of industry feedback and collaboration, Microsoft is introducing 3-year SKU options within CSP, giving organisations more flexibility and peace of mind with long-term licensing commitments. At Bytes, we’re excited to help our customers take full advantage of this significant development.

What’s New in Microsoft CSP?

Starting this summer, customers will have access to a variety of 3-year term options for some of Microsoft’s most in-demand products:

Available from 1st June 2025:

  • Microsoft 365 E3 (with and without Teams)
     
  • Microsoft 365 E5 (with and without Teams)
     
  • Microsoft Teams Enterprise (standalone)
     

Available from 1st July 2025:

  • Microsoft 365 E5 Security
     
  • Microsoft 365 E5 Compliance
     

These new 3-year SKUs are priced the same as the 12-month commit—a huge win for long-term planning and budget predictability.

Key Benefits of 3-Year SKUs

  • Price Locking: Avoid future price hikes by locking in today’s pricing for the full 3-year term.

  • Annual or Upfront Billing: Flexible payment options to suit your financial planning.

  • Minimum 100 Seats: Designed for medium to large organisations.

  • 7-Day Cancellation Window: Standard CSP policy applies—changes can’t be made after this period.

Promotions You Don’t Want to Miss

To sweeten the deal, Microsoft is launching limited-time promotions for new customers:

From 9th June to 31st December 2025:

  • 10% discount on Microsoft 365 E3 (with and without Teams)
    10% discount on Microsoft 365 E5 (with and without Teams)

From 1st July to 31st December 2025:

  • 10% discount on Microsoft 365 E5 Security
    10% discount on Microsoft 365 E5 Compliance

Minimum 100 seats, maximum 2,400 seats per offer.

How Bytes Can Help

At Bytes, we’re prepared to guide you through this important evolution in Microsoft CSP. Whether it’s identifying cost-saving opportunities through our FinOps optimisation service, helping you procure licenses instantly via our 24/7 CSP portal, or supporting you through tailored funding and workshop programmes, we’re here to ensure you get maximum value and strategic insight from your Microsoft investment.

Want to explore how the 3-year CSP SKUs could benefit your business?
Reach out to us at [email protected] and let’s start the conversation.

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