March 2026: TechTalk Newsletter

March 2026: TechTalk Newsletter

Microsoft is accelerating EA changes. Are you ready to act?

Microsoft is moving away from Enterprise Agreements toward the Microsoft Customer Agreement for Enterprise (MCA-E), introducing new billing structures and removing price protection for cloud services. Learn what these changes mean and why many organizations are evaluating a move to CSP for greater flexibility and cost control.

Explore Your Options
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Solution Spotlight: Momentum

From Data to Decisions: How IT Leaders Establish Clarity

IT leaders are expected to make confident decisions without always having the data to support them. This eBook explores where hidden costs build up in Microsoft environments, why support-only models fall short, and how proof-based decisions help organizations manage spend, reduce risk, and move forward with clarity.

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Events and Webinars

Turning Microsoft Spend into Strategic Momentum

Join our live webinar to see how IT leaders transform Microsoft spend into actionable insights, uncover hidden savings, and fund high-impact projects without disrupting day-to-day operations.



April 16 | 2:00PM-2:30PM EST

Register here
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Cybersecurity Forum

Cyber experts and industry leaders will gather at the 6th Annual Cybersecurity Forum to explore strategies for defending against AI-driven threats, identity risks, and an increasingly unpredictable security landscape. Discover how to strengthen resilience while staying ahead of emerging cyber challenges.



May 27 | 9:30 – 17:00 CEST

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Cloud Trends

Meeting the integrated security mandate with Microsoft Defender XDR

Cyber threats and new 2026 regulations make integrated security essential. Microsoft Defender XDR unifies signals, automates response, and provides audit-ready visibility to reduce risk and stay compliant.

Explore Defender XDR
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Data & AI Best Practices

Overcome stalls in workplace AI adoption

AI adoption is accelerating, but security risks, unclear ROI, and limited planning still slow progress. This brief outlines the key barriers and how organizations can unlock AI’s full potential and drive real business impact

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Optimization Insights

The Hidden Cost of Standing Still in Microsoft Environments

Most Microsoft environments don’t fail from bad decisions. They fail because no one has time to keep up. Drift in licenses, cloud resources, and security quietly erodes budgets, compliance, and innovation. Gain visibility into where your environment is misaligned and act with confidence.

See Where Costs Drift
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University of Gothenburg Case Study

The University of Gothenburg, in collaboration with NATO, is using a data platform built by SoftwareOne on AWS to study the impact of high-speed boat shocks on the human body. The platform analyzes billions of data points to help researchers better understand injury risks and improve safety for boat crews.

 

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Licensing Updates

For ongoing licensing updates, enforcement timelines, promotional offers, and pricing changes, visit our dedicated Licensing Updates page. It’s your central source for timely announcements and actions that may impact your agreements.

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